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Get Your CIRP Designation!
For 55 years, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has been the industry’s trusted source for specialized insurance and risk management education—helping thousands of professionals deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and deliver meaningful value to the clients and communities they serve.
We know what it takes to excel in today’s insurance and risk profession. That’s why we created the CIRP Designation Program—a comprehensive professional credential designed to build the technical knowledge, confidence, and credibility you need to thrive in commercial lines and risk‑focused roles. Through a blend of core coverage education, practical risk management skills, and real‑world sales and communication training, the CIRP Program equips you to serve clients with clarity, competence, and impact.
“The Certified Insurance & Risk Professional (CIRP) Designation Program was built in direct response to what our agency education managers across the country told us they needed. Commercial lines producers are being asked to deliver the same foundational expertise as top-tier customer service representatives—while also advising, selling, and leading client relationships. CIRP was designed to bridge that gap. It provides producers with the essential, client‑centric skills our industry relies on, framed specifically for the realities of today’s commercial marketplace.”
The CIRP program consists of five self-paced online courses:
The CIRP Designation is earned by completing all five foundational courses—each designed to build your expertise step by step and prepare you for the full certification.
This course teaches producers how to identify, assess, and manage client exposures using practical risk management tools and techniques.
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This course builds confidence in explaining legal liability and Commercial General Liability coverages, including Additional Insured concepts.
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This course focuses on understanding the Business Auto, Workers Compensation, and Excess Liability policies.
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This course strengthens knowledge of commercial property types, insurable interests, and coverage essentials to support confident client guidance.
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This course develops essential communication and sales skills to uncover client needs, handle objections, and strengthen producer effectiveness.
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Skill‑building without the schedule stress.
- Courses are accessible by computer, tablet, or cell phone—24/7 with an amazing 120-day period to complete.
- Enjoy the easy-to-use learning environment—navigate freely.
- You’re in charge—the courses are self-directed! Stop and start your sessions anytime—your place will be saved.
- You’ll find helpful interactive Knowledge Check exercises with great feedback.
- Self-quizzes to check comprehension—passing is required.
- Complete the 1-hour proctored final exam to earn designation credit.
Becoming a CIRP means more than just completing a course—it means earning recognition as a committed professional for your expertise!
Credential Badge
Enhance your online presence with a verifiable digital badge to use in your email signature, on your website, and across social media platforms. This modern credential boosts your professional visibility and instantly communicates your Certified Risk & Insurance Professional status.
Designation Acronym Behind Your Name
Gain instant recognition with the Certified Insurance & Risk Professional CIRP designation acronym after your name, signaling your commitment to risk management and insurance industry.
CIRP Diploma
Showcase your achievement with a diploma, perfect for displaying in your office. A visible testament to your professionalism, your certificate affirms your commitment to mastering risk management strategies.
About the CIRP Program:
Pricing includes both corporate pricing and open enrollment, with individual course pricing listed at $180.
The CIRP program stands out due to:
- Commercial Lines Focus — Designed specifically for producers and professionals working with business clients.
- Four Core Technical Courses — Commercial Casualty I, Commercial Casualty II, Elements of Risk Management, and Insuring Commercial Property.
- Required Sales Training — The Dynamics of Selling for CIRP course builds communication, questioning, and objection‑handling skills that strengthen client relationships and sales effectiveness.
The CIRP curriculum consists of the following full courses:
Commercial Casualty I
- CGL coverage, liability concepts, additional insureds
Commercial Casualty II
- Business Auto Coverage Form, Workers Compensation Policy, Excess Liability
Elements of Risk Management
- Exposure identification, assessment, loss funding, loss control, claims and monitoring
Insuring Commercial Property
- Property types, insurable interest, direct vs. indirect loss, coverage forms, E&O reduction
Dynamics of Selling for CIRP
- Communication skills, needs identification, objection handling, sales techniques, client relationship building
Earning Requirements:
To earn the CIRP certificate and badge, you must complete and pass all five required courses:
Required Technical Courses (each with a 50‑question exam):
- Commercial Casualty I
- Commercial Casualty II
- Elements of Risk Management
- Insuring Commercial Property
Required Sales Course (with a 30‑question exam):
- Dynamics of Selling for CIRP
You must take and pass the final exam for each course to earn the designation.
To maintain the CIRP designation:
Annual Update Requirement
- Complete an approved 8‑hour update course each year.
- Must be completed by the end of your birth month annually.
Attendance Requirements
Requirements vary depending on delivery format:
- Classroom: Full attendance required; sign AM/PM attendance checks.
- Webinar: Attend all sessions and answer all polling questions.
- Self‑Paced: Complete all coursework and quizzes, then pass the review test.
Final exams are accessed within your Learning Portal.
When earning the designation or requesting CE credit, all exams must be taken with a qualified proctor.
Both the participant and proctor must complete the required affidavit forms.
If a participant’s resident state has special proctor requirements, those rules must be followed; otherwise a disinterested third party is required.
Most CIRP courses are nationally approved for CE,
except:
Dynamics of Selling for CIRP — Not approved for CE credit.
CE credit must be requested or declined in your PROfile account under the Course History section.
To earn CE credit, participants must:
- Complete the course
- Pass the review test
- Pass the applicable 50‑question final exam
Important: If a participant recently took a CIRP course under the CISR program, repetition rules may prevent CE credit.
