Today's insurance and risk management industry is vast, complex, and full of confusing variety. As you consider what kind of coverage you need for your unique set of risks and exposures, keep in mind that our training as a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has prepared each one of us to be the competent and proven advisor you need. Our drive as an individual is what led us to go for the CIC designation. It represents a career-long commitment to stay on top of important industry changes and to be aware of new risks that arise so that we may better serve our clients.

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We are the kind of individuals who are not content to just collect annual commissions. We want to be the best that we can be. We use the education to gain an in-depth understanding of the nuances of complex risks and the best way to address them. Training to become a CIC includes 100 classroom hours and five comprehensive exams. Additionally, we attend continuing education courses every year to keep the knowledge and skills up to date in order to ensure that you always receive the attention, care, and current information necessary to make your coverage decisions.

The CIC designation and pin are marks of distinction that demonstrate my commitment to professional excellence and leadership in the insurance industry. I am proud to be among 31,500 CICs in the country, "the best and most knowledgeable insurance practitioners in the nation."

Source: National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research