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All the information you need to locate a testing center, exam fees, and schedules appears below. For full
exam details and policies, please read The Institutes’ Exam Registration booklet.
We have improved our exam driver. Please download our new exam demo to try out the new
features before your next exam!
Important note--the following policy will be effective January 1, 2012: Before rescheduling an
appointment within the same testing window, please note Prometric will charge a $50 fee to students who reschedule
their appointments within 3 to 12 business days of the original test date. Business days are defined as
Monday-Friday, excluding holidays observed by Prometric.
Exam Fee and Date Information
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Institutes Approved On-Site Testing Centers
Select a location from the list and click the List Centers button to view a list of exam centers.
Prometric Testing Centers
To find a Prometric Testing Center near you, please visit Prometric’s Web site. Please note
that Prometric Testing Centers may use a biometric scan to check examinees in for their exam appointments. Visit
Prometric's Web site for details.
Select Exams Offered via Paper-and-Pen
- A few select exams are not only administered by computer during The Institutes’ four two-month testing
windows, but can also be administered on paper at any time at your organization.
- Complete registration information and sample questions are included with course guides.
- You can take an exam via computer during a testing window at either an Institutes-Approved On-Site Testing
Center or a Prometric Testing Center. Exam fees are higher at Prometric Testing Centers.
- A course leader, supervisor, or human resources department staff member can administer a paper-and-pen exam
at your location at any time.
- Courses and fees are listed in the chart below.
Paper-and-Pen Exam Fee Information
| 2012 Exam Fee Schedule |
| Course |
Domestic Fee |
International fee |
Re-Registration Fee (domestic) |
Re-Registration Fee (International) |
Intro to Property-Casual Ins (320)
Intro to Claims (330)
Intro to Risk Mgmt (350)
Intro to Underwriting (360)
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$155 |
$330 |
$50 |
n/a |
Essentials of Supervision (SM18)
Supervisory Skills (SM19)
Risk Management Public Entities (352)
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$155 |
$330 |
$50 |
n/a |
| Delivering Insurance Services (AIS 25) |
$155 |
$330 |
$50 |
n/a |
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| 2011 Exam Fee Schedule |
| Course |
Written Exams** |
On-Site |
Prometric Discount |
Prometric Standard |
Cancellation Credit |
Transfer Fee |
Int’l WrittenExams*** |
Intro to P/C;
Claims; Underwriting;
Risk Mgmt.
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$60 |
$35 |
$125 |
$190 |
On-Site: $0
Prometric: $20
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On-Site: $20
Prometric: $80
Written (U.S.) $20
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$110 |
SM 18/19;
RMPE 352
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$85 |
$60 |
$125 |
$190 |
On-Site: $0
Prometric: $20
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On-Site: $20
Prometric: $80
Written (U.S.): $20
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$135 |
| AIS 25 |
$105 |
$80 |
$125 |
$190 |
On-Site: $0
Prometric: $20
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On-Site: $20
Prometric: $80
Written (U.S.): $20
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$155 |
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** Domestic written paper-and-pen exam fee includes a $25 surcharge.
***International written paper-and-pen exam fee includes a $75 surcharge.
Proctor Information
Who can be my test administrator?
A test administrator can be any of the following people:
- CPCU designee
- Human resources or education department personnel
- Local course sponsors - view the Public Class
list
- Office manager
- A member in a CPCU Society chapter, NAIW, IIA&B, IIABA, and so forth
- A person in a supervisory position to the student
- Librarian at a local library
- Personnel at a local school: guidance counselor, professor, teacher
- Clergy
A test administrator cannot be a co-worker, a relative, a friend, or an acquaintance.
Please note: Test administrators will not be compensated for proctoring the exam or reimbursed
for postage to return examination materials.
| Test Administrators Guidelines and Forms |
| Test
Administrator Guide |
The Test Administrator Guide contains all the information needed in order to administer an
Institutes examination. All new test administrators must review this document before
administering the exam.
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| Test Administrator Affidavit |
This document must be signed by the test administrator and returned to The Institutes with
examination materials.
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| Testing
in Progress Sign |
This sign is used to post outside the testing area. |
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International Exam Information
International students can take their exams at one of these venues:
- Institutes-Approved On-Site Testing Center
- Prometric Testing Center
- Paper-and-Pen Testing Center (available only to students whose employer is unable to sponsor an
Institutes-Approved On-Site Testing Center or for whom a Prometric Testing Center is not available.)
For complete information on exam policies and procedures, download our Exam Registration
Booklet.
Testing Availability
Institutes’ exams can be taken during the following testing windows:
January 15–March 15
April 15–June 15
July 15–September 15
October 15–December 15
You may take the same exam no more than two times in a given testing window, with a maximum of four times per
calendar year.
Institutes-Approved On-Site Testing Center Information
The reduced exam fees shown below apply at all Institutes-Approved On-Site Testing Centers worldwide. On-site
centers are typically sponsored by employers or insurance-related educational organizations. To see whether you
qualify for these reduced fees, contact your organization’s education/training coordinator or view a list of
Institutes-Approved On-Site Testing Centers.
Prometric Testing Center Information
The exam fees shown below apply at all Prometric Testing Centers worldwide. Visit Prometric’s Web site for a
listing of testing centers worldwide.
Note: No exam registrations will be accepted after the 10th of the month in which the testing window closes.
Important Prometric Rescheduling Information
Effective January 1, 2012, before rescheduling an appointment within the same testing window, please note Prometric
will charge a $50 fee to examinees who reschedule their appointments within 3 to 12 business days* of the original
test date.
*Business days are defined as Monday–Friday, excluding holidays observed by Prometric.
| Fees for Exams Delivered in 2012 |
| Full Exams |
On-Site Testing |
Prometric**
Early Fee* |
Prometric**
Standard Fee |
Paper-and_Pen
International‡ |
Transfer Fee†
On-Site/Prometric |
Cancellation Forfeiture†
On-Site/Prometric |
| CPCU |
$230 |
$245 |
$315 |
$445 |
To transfer an on-site exam, the fee is $80.
To transfer an exam given at Prometric, the fee is $105.
If the exam fee is less than the transfer fee, the entire exam fee is charged to transfer.
Paper-and-pen exams are not transferable.
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The on-site cancellation forfeiture is $130.
The Prometric cancellation forfeiture is $170.
If the Exam fee paid was less than the cancellation forfeiture, the entire exam fee is
forfeited.
Paper-and-pen exam fees are forfeited upon cancelation.
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| AINS |
$115 |
$130 |
$195 |
$330 |
| API,AIC,ARM,AU,AIT,ARe |
$165 |
$180 |
$245 |
$380 |
| AIM, AAI, APA, AMIM, AIAF, AFSB, ASLI, IR, ANFI§ |
$220 |
$235 |
$300 |
$435 |
| ERM 57 |
$230 |
$275 |
$340 |
$475 |
| Intro to P/C; Intro to Claims; Intro to Underwriting; Intro to Risk Mgmt. |
$40 |
$130 |
$195 |
$330 |
| SM 18/19; RMPE 352 |
$65 |
$130 |
$195 |
$330 |
| AIS 25 |
$85 |
$130 |
$195 |
$330 |
CAS Online Courses
(CA1, CA2) |
NA |
$295 |
$295 |
NA |
$105 |
$295 |
| ACSR§ |
$50 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Segmented Exams |
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| AINS 21, 22, 23, 24, (A,B,C) |
$55 |
$80 |
$130 |
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The entire exam fee is charged to transfer a segmented exam. |
The entire exam fee is forfeited if the exam is cancelled. |
| AIC 33(A,B) |
$100 |
$120 |
$170 |
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| AIC 34(A,B,C,D) |
$55 |
$85 |
$135 |
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| AIC 35, 36, 38, 39 (A,B,C) |
$70 |
$100 |
$150 |
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| ARM 54 (A,B,c,d) |
$55 |
$90 |
$140 |
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| ARM 55, 56 (A,B,C) |
$70 |
$105 |
$155 |
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*Prometric early fee is charged on or before the first day of the testing window for which an examinee is
registering
**Changes made to Prometric appointments are subject to a rescheduling fee.
†Subject to transfer and cancellation policies. Additional fees may apply.
‡International paper-and-pen exam fee includes a surcharge. Some exam centers are exempt from the
additional fee.
§AINFI 206 and ACSR exams are administered online.
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| * Note: Exams must be cancelled at least three business days before the exam appointment date or no credit
will be given. See complete cancellation policies in the exam registration booklet.
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| Fees for Exams Delivered in 2011 |
Prometric Testing Centers
Worldwide Exam Fees by Program |
Prometric Early Fee |
Prometric Standard Fee |
Cancellation Credit * |
| INS |
$125 |
$190 |
$20 |
| AIC, AIT, API, ARe, ARM, and AU |
$175 |
$240 |
$70 |
| AAI, AFSB, AIAF, AIM, AMIM, ANFI 205, APA, ASLI, and IR |
$230 |
$295 |
$125 |
| CPCU |
$240 |
$310 |
$135 |
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| * Note: Exams must be canceled at least three business days before the exam appointment date or no credit
will be given. See complete cancellation policies in the exam registration booklet.
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The Institutes’ courses and programs are dynamic in nature. To provide
industry professionals with the knowledge needed to drive powerful business results, The Institutes continuously
review and revise technical content and delivery methods based on current industry needs and practices. Therefore
course topics, program requirements, and pricing are subject to change at any time. Our Web site contains the latest
course and program information. Customer Service can be reached at customerservice@TheInstitutes.org or (800) 644-2101.
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