PRESS RELEASES
Awkward Insurance Podcast Wins Silver at the IMCA’s 65th Annual Showcase Awards
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is proud to announce the prestigious recognition of their Awkward Insurance Podcast at the 65th Annual Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) Showcase Awards. The podcast’s impactful episode, “What’s Legal Isn’t Always What’s Fair,” won a Silver Award in the Best Single
2023 Outstanding CSR of the Year State Winners Announced
Each year, a group of exceptional insurance professionals are selected to represent their states and then compete to become the National Outstanding CSR of the Year. This prestigious award, regarded as the foremost national award of its kind, recognizes the contributions and commitment of those who
The National Alliance Announces Media Partnership – 2023 Insurtech Insights Conference
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, a leader in professional insurance and risk management education, proudly announces its media partnership with the highly anticipated Insurtech Insights 2023 Conference. As the world’s premier insurtech event, Insurtech Insights brings together a diverse audience of industry
The National Alliance Announces Continuing Education Subscription for Insurance Professionals
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announces a transformative learning subscription to help insurance professionals earn quality continuing education (CE) credits and complete new employee onboarding processes quickly. The Essential Online Subscription includes 24/7 year-long access to introductory risk and insurance courses, ACORD® forms training,
New Course for Insurance Professionals and CSRs: Other Personal Lines Solutions
Insurance professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of personal lines insurance can now enroll in the CISR Other Personal Lines Solutions course administered by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Part of the acclaimed Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Designation program, the Other Personal Lines
Emerging Talent Partners Program Builds Talent Pipeline for Risk & Insurance Industry
Expanding the Risk & Insurance Industry’s Emerging Talent Pipeline The National Alliance proudly announces the rollout of our new Emerging Talent Partners Program, a funding initiative that provides critical support for our high school, collegiate and apprenticeship programs, with the primary objective to expand and
Laredo ISD Students Earn CISR Designation, Start Internships with IBC Insurance Agency
Seven Laredo Independent School District students earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in January through an innovative high school program. Administered by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the CISR High School Program provided the students with the opportunity to earn the nationally recognized insurance designation before graduation. The program equips students with vital pre-career exposure and technical industry training, providing them with a significant advantage as they enter the workforce.
The National Alliance Launches Virtual Reality Experience in Risk Management Program
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research proudly announces the first phase of virtual reality experiences within their acclaimed insurance and risk management courses. Unveiled at their recent Culture & Values conference—which focused on the organizational value of innovation—attendees of the internal conference participated
Wisconsin Nominee Named 2022 National Outstanding CSR of the Year
“It isn’t the large experiences that make you who you are. It’s the small ones.” AUSTIN, TX (October 2022) –Tiffanie Courtney, CIC, CISR, CRIS Senior Account Manager for M3 Insurance, in De Pere, Wisconsin has been awarded the most prestigious honor available to insurance customer service representatives: National
New Academy Release: Fundamentals of Life & Health Insurance
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announces the launch of a new Life & Health Insurance publication, authored by Tom Faulconer, CFP, CLY, ChFC, CASL, CPCU, and Dr. Victor Puleo, CIC, CFP, CCI. Dr. Victor Puleo is the Davey Chair of Risk Management and Insurance
2022 Outstanding CSR of the Year State Winners Announced
Each year, a group of exceptional insurance professionals are selected to represent their states and then compete to become the National Outstanding CSR of the Year. This prestigious award, regarded as the foremost national award of its kind, recognizes the contributions and commitment of those
The National Alliance Releases New Course – Certified Environmental Strategist
The Certified Environmental Strategist (CeS) course educates on how to advise clients as they manage and transfer their environmental exposures.
Noelle Codispoti Hired as CISR High School Program Director to Lead National Growth & Student Engagement
The National Alliance of Insurance Education & Research welcomes Noelle Codispoti, CPCU, ARM as Director of the CISR High School Program. The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) High School Program allows students to earn a nationally recognized industry designation before they graduate, equipping them with vital pre-career exposure
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Announces 2022 CIC and CISR Board Officers and new CISR Board Members
The National Alliance announces leadership changes to the Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) and Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) Board of Governors. Serving on the CIC Board of Governors are Chair – Philip T. Kramer, CIC, CPCU; Vice-Chair – Jack H. Elliott, Jr., CIC, CISR, SOTP,
NEW Self-Paced Courses: Intro to Commercial/Personal Lines, Flood, Ethics, Workers Compensation
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research has launched five self-paced insurance license renewal and introductory classes on the topics of Ethics, NFIP Flood Exposures, Workers Compensation, and Personal Lines and Commercial lines. Each self-paced course provides learners with a highly engaging and seamless
The National Alliance Re-Opens LIVE In-Person Classroom Programs
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announces the availability of in-person classes in California, Louisiana, Nevada, Texas, and Washington. Facilitated by active insurance and risk professionals, the in-person insurance courses span topics within Personal and Commercial Lines, Agency Operations and Management, Insurance Company
FSU College of Business, Dr. William T. Hold and The National Alliance celebrate a 10-year partnership, No. 1-ranking
Florida State University, Dr. William T. Hold and The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research recently celebrated a decade of a partnership that has spawned the top-ranked risk management and insurance academic program in the country. The 10th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration of the Dr. William
National Alliance Brings CISR High School Program to Laredo School District Thanks to 2022 Spencer Educational Foundation Grant
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is a proud recipient of a 2022 Spencer Educational Foundation grant to support and expand the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) High School Program (HSP). The HSP is a growing initiative that anticipates the industry’s evolving talent needs
Texas Nominee Named 2021 National Outstanding CSR of the Year
Darnella Rodriguez, CIC, CRM, CISR, Account Manager for Higginbotham, in Austin, Texas, has been awarded the most prestigious honor available to insurance customer service representatives: National Outstanding CSR of the Year. The Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) and the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)
FSU College of Business Ranks No. 1 for Dr. William T. Hold/The National Alliance Program in Risk Management and Insurance
Florida State University College of Business undergraduate Risk Management/Insurance Program is ranked No. 1 in the country, by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2022 Guidebook,” released Monday. The college’s Dr. William T. Hold/The National Alliance Program in Risk Management and Insurance stands as the top-ranked
2021 Outstanding CSR of the Year State Winners Announced
Each year, a group of exceptional insurance professionals are chosen by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research to compete for the National Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. To be eligible for this award, candidates must be insurance customer service representatives or have primary responsibility for
The National Alliance CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representatives) High School Program Expands into Birmingham School System
May 3, 2021 – Austin, TX – The National Alliance today announces the expansion of the CISR High School Program into seven high schools in Birmingham, Alabama. The program was approved for accreditation with the Alabama Department of Education as a new Career and Technical Education
New CIC Board Members Welcomed at The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
March 24, 2021, Austin, TX – The National Alliance is proud to announce that Board Members Denise D. Brown, CIC, CPCU, AINS, AIC, ARM, CISC, CRIS, AIS, MLIS, AFIS, CAWC, Jack H. Elliott Jr., CIC, CISR, SOTP, CBCP, MPM, CFE, R. Kevin Ray, CIC, CPCU, AU,
New Academy Board Members Welcomed at The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
March 24, 2021, Austin, TX – The National Alliance is proud to announce that Cameron Alford, UACRM, ARM, Jill M. Bisco, Ph.D., CIC, CRM, CSRM, Pamela B. Kusma, CIC, Richard L. McCathron, CIC, and Peter van Aartrijk, CIC have accepted their nominations to serve on the Board of
On-Demand, Online ACORD Forms Training Now Offered from The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
The National Alliance released a new online, self-paced ACORD form training as part of a new insurance bootcamp series. The new ACORD Bootcamp trains insurance agents on how to properly complete ACORD forms, increasing efficiency, accuracy, and speeding up information processing with underwriters. The ACORD Forms
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research CISR High School Program Exam Success
Austin, TX – January 12, 2021 – The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research received recognition on local Lansing news station FOX News 47 for the Certified Insurance Service Representative High School program. The news station highlighted a second-year student at the Wilson Talent Center (WTC)
Press Release: New CSR Podcast Series – Episode 2: I’m Your Agent, Let’s Talk About Sex.
Austin, TX, November 23, 2020 – The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research recently launched a new podcast series titled Awkward Insurance. The podcast is intended for Insurance Service Representatives (CSRs) but contains insightful content for all insurance and risk management professionals. As described, the podcast “strives to
CRC Group Funds National Alliance High School Program at Duncanville ISD
CRC Group Funds National Alliance High School Program at Duncanville ISD Austin, Texas – October 23, 2020 – The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announces the launch of the CISR High School Program at Duncanville ISD in Texas. Over one hundred 11th and 12th grade students are enrolled
New Mexico Nominee Named 2020 National Outstanding CSR of the Year
Austin, TX October 13, 2020 – Judi Vaughn, CIC, CISR, Account Manager for Kysar Leavitt Insurance Agency, in Farmington, New Mexico, has been awarded the most prestigious honor available to insurance customer service representatives: National Outstanding CSR of the Year. The Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR)
Board Appoints William J. Hold President and CEO of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
August 26, 2020, Austin, TX—The CIC, CISR, and Academy Board of Directors appointed William J. Hold as President and CEO of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research at the bi-annual board meeting on August 25, 2020. Father, co-founder and former President, Dr. William T. Hold,
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Releases Insuring Healthcare Providers Course
This course is part of the PROFocus Series and is open to all risk and insurance professionals. August 21, 2020 – Austin, TX: The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research released a new 16-hour online course titled Insuring Healthcare Providers. The course takes place
2020 OUTSTANDING CSR of the Year STATE WINNERS Announced
AUSTIN, TX August 20, 2020 – Each year, a group of exceptional insurance professionals are chosen by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research to compete for the National Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. To be eligible for this award, candidates must be an insurance customer service
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Offers 30 Insurance and Risk Management Topics at the 2020 Online Ruble MEGA Seminar
Austin, TX, April 6, 2020 – Registration is open for The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 2020 Online Ruble MEGA Seminar. Dues-paid designees can attend the Online MEGA Seminar from their home or office, on a computer or mobile device. Since 2016, this popular distance-learning
