Insurance Regulator Professional Designation Program
The NAIC Insurance Regulator Professional Designation Program (Designation Program) is the premier certification program designed specifically for the profession.
Earn a Professional Designation
The content for this one-of-a-kind program is produced from the extensive expertise of the most seasoned insurance regulators and experts in the United States. Their deep knowledge and practical insights ensure the program delivers current, applicable knowledge for regulators to perform effective oversight, maintain industry standards, and protect consumer interests. Navigate to NAIC Compass to learn more and start your journey.
Professional Designation Levels
There are three professional designation levels:
Associate Professional in Insurance Regulation (APIR)
The APIR designation highlights proficiency in foundational concepts in consumer protection, including financial regulation, market conduct, and product oversight.
Professional in Insurance Regulation (PIR)
The PIR designation demonstrates mastery of essential skills and knowledge for specialized regulatory roles, including compliance management, risk analysis, and policy implementation.
Senior Professional in Insurance Regulation (SPIR)
The SPIR designation signifies mastery of advanced skills and knowledge essential for specialized regulatory roles, including risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and strategic policy development.
Set Course With a Role-Based Learning Path
Curated learning paths are available for various regulator roles. Choose a learning path to guide your journey to an NAIC Insurance Regulator Professional Designation. Each role-based learning path has Professional in Insurance Regulation (PIR) and Senior Professional in Insurance Regulation (SPIR)-level options, which provide specializations for each designation. One foundational learning path is available for the Associate Professional in Insurance Regulation (APIR).
Actuarial
Build skills in statistical analysis, risk evaluation, and financial modeling.
Antifraud
Develop skills to detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, protecting consumers and the insurance market.
Consumer Affairs
Develop skills to investigate complaints, advocate for consumer rights, and resolve insurance disputes.
Financial Analysis
Build analytical skills to evaluate insurers' financial health and ensure companies can meet policyholder obligations.
Financial Examination
Develop skills to review and evaluate an insurer's business processes and controls to assist in assessing and monitoring its current financial condition and prospective solvency.
Fundamentals of Insurance Regulation - APIR Designation
Learn key regulatory principles, industry frameworks, and essential oversight competencies.
Legal
Sharpen skills in regulatory compliance, legislative drafting, and providing effective legal counsel.
Licensing
Learn regulatory requirements for application review, compliance verification, and maintaining marketplace integrity.
Management and Leadership
Build skills to lead and oversee the operations of regulatory departments.
Market Analysis
Build skills to monitor market conduct, assess competitive landscapes, and develop data-driven regulatory strategies.
Market Examination
Develop skills to investigate market conduct, identify potential violations, and ensure ethical insurance practices.
Rate and Form Filing - Life and Health
Develop skills in reviewing and approving life, accident, and health insurance filings.
Rate and Form Filing - Property/Casualty (P/C)
Enhance expertise in reviewing and approving P/C insurance filings.
Get Started in NAIC Compass
NAIC Compass is the new online learning portal designed to streamline and accelerate the learning experience. Whether online training, scheduled events, or specialty programs, NAIC Compass is the central access point. Learning paths, personalized progress tracking, and offerings for every experience level make it easier than ever to navigate your knowledge.