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Associate in General Insurance (AINS)
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Complete AINS 101: Insurance FundamentalsYou are here
Master insurance principles, risk concepts, policy structure, and industry operations. This is the recommended starting course.
Choose AINS 102 or AINS 103
Select personal insurance (AINS 102) or commercial insurance (AINS 103) based on your career focus. Complete course and pass exam.
Pass Ethics Module & Practice Exams
Complete the free ethics course and take full-length timed practice exams to prepare for credentialing exams.
Can You Take the AINS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Complete all course materials before sitting for each exam
- •Pass 50-question exam at end of each course with 70% or higher
- •Pass free Ethical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals module
- •No continuing education requirements to maintain designation
AINS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-9 months for most candidates
From start to license in hand
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What You'll Study
20 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
AINS 101 Assignment 1: Why Do We Have Insurance?
3 sections
AINS 101 Assignment 2: How Do Insurers Succeed?
3 sections
AINS 101 Assignment 3: How Does Underwriting Work?
3 sections
AINS 101 Assignment 4: How Do Insurers Handle Claims?
3 sections
AINS 101 Assignment 5: How Do Insurers Reach Customers?
3 sections
AINS 101 Assignment 6: What Goes Into an Insurance Policy?
3 sections
AINS 101: How Insurers Operate in a Regulated Market
3 sections
AINS 102 Assignment 1: Why Do People Need Insurance?
3 sections
AINS 102 Assignment 2: What’s in a Personal Auto Policy?
4 sections
AINS 102 Assignment 3: What’s in a Homeowners’ Policy?
4 sections
AINS 102 Assignment 4: What Other Policies Do People Need?
3 sections
AINS 102 Assignments 5–6: Evolution and Key Roles
3 sections
AINS 103 Assignment 1: Why Do Businesses Need Insurance?
3 sections
AINS 103 Assignment 2: What’s in a Commercial Property Policy?
3 sections
AINS 103 Assignment 3: What’s in a Commercial Liability Policy?
3 sections
AINS 103 Assignment 4: What Other Policies Do Businesses Need?
4 sections
AINS 103 Assignments 5–6: Small Business Coverage and Evolving Roles
3 sections
Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance
3 sections
Electives, Career Path, and Virtual Exam Strategy
3 sections
AINS Exam Details
Associate in General Insurance (AINS)
Administered by The Institutes
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official The Institutes content outline
Insurance principles, risk concepts, policy structure, insurance industry operations, and regulation
Homeowners, personal auto, life insurance, health insurance, and personal umbrella policies
Commercial property, commercial general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, and business income
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