Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®)

MAIA is pleased to introduce its NEW FIVE-PART Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist designation program (CRIS®) in partnership with International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI®).

About the CRIS® Program
The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®) program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of construction projects and contractors. Those who complete the program are entitled to display the CRIS certification to certify their knowledge of construction insurance and risk management and dedication to the industry. To obtain the CRIS certification, you complete 5 specialized courses on construction risks and insurance and then pass the corresponding on-line examination. After successfully passing all parts of the CRIS curriculum (with a minimum of 70% per exam) the student is awarded the designation.  

Who Should Take the CRIS® Program?
Anyone who designs, sells, buys, or underwrites construction insurance programs should consider taking the CRIS program. You should consider the CRIS continuing education program if you are a(n):
  • Insurance agent or broker
  • Customer service representative (CSR)
  • Insurance underwriter or adjuster
  • Risk manager or insurance manager of a construction company
  • Contractor CFO, controller, or other executive who buys insurance
  • Construction safety professional who wishes to expand your horizons
  • Risk and insurance consultant
  • Construction lawyer
  • Risk manager of another organization with substantial construction activities

The CRIS® Certification Establishes Credibility and Dedication
The insurance needs of contractors are quite complex, and insurance generalists frequently make errors in designing programs for their clients. The CRIS program was developed by IRMI in response to concerns expressed by many contractors. Completing the CRIS curriculum will assure that the agent, broker, consultant, or in-house risk manager or insurance purchaser understands the most important insurance needs of contractors. The program also establishes the individual's commitment to the construction industry with a mandatory continuing education component focusing on construction risk and insurance. When dealing with a holder of the CRIS certification, a contractor will know that this person possesses at least a basic-to-intermediate understanding of construction exposures, insurance, and risk management techniques, and that the person is making an effort to stay on top of insurance industry changes and trends affecting contractors.

CRIS® Reaccreditation
Once you earn the right to use the CRIS certification you must engage in an ongoing continuing education process to maintain it.  This involved obtaining 7 hours of approved construction risk and insurance continuing education credit during the 24 months following initial receipt of the certification and every 12 months thereafter. You may obtain this CE credit by attending approved CRIS courses or conferences or completing online CRIS courses.

Agent/Broker Directory Listing
Retail insurance agents and brokers may elect to have their name, firm, and phone number included in the directory of CRIS construction insurance agents and brokers. This is a free listing in a directory being promoted to contractors as a source for insurance professionals who are focused on the construction industry.

TUITION: $195.00/member $295.00/non-member
REGISTRATION: 7:30 a.m.
CLASS TIME:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

 


Questions & Answers on the CRIS® Program

Photo ID: You must present a photo ID to the registrar at all program locations.

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $100.00 penalty fee if we are not notified within
7 business days of the scheduled institute. Failure to cancel will result in loss of full registration fee.

PLEASE NOTE: You may request the material to be shipped out prior to the scheduled date of your class for an additional fee of $20.00 per book.  Please call Association Education at 800.222.2699 for details.

Registration Options


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REGISTER BY PHONE:
800-742-6363
800-222-2699
508-628-5430

REGISTER BY FAX:
508-628-5443

CRIS® 1 - Commercial Auto, Surety, CIPs, and Miscellaneous Lines
This course reviews the various types of insurance often needed by contractors that are not covered in the other core courses. This includes auto liability and physical damage, professional liability, pollution liability, employment practices liability, and directors and officers liability insurance. It also provides a basic review of claims-made and occurrence coverage triggers, wrap-up or controlled insurance programs (CIPs), and surety bonds.

Finished for 2008 - Call Association Education at 1-800-222-2699 for future scheduling.


CRIS® 2 - Commercial Liability Insurance for Contractors
This course provides a general overview of standard commercial general liability insurance and umbrella liability insurance, with specific attention to provisions that most affect coverage or create problems for some or all contractors. It covers elements required to trigger coverage, application of standard policy exclusions, and various standard endorsements, all within a construction context. Suggestions for modifying coverage to address potential coverage gaps and other problematic provisions are provided where appropriate.

Finished for 2008 - Call Association Education at 1-800-222-2699 for future scheduling.


CRIS® 3 - Contractual Risk Transfer in Construction
This course reviews the ways in which risk is allocated in construction contracts. In addition to a technical review of the types of techniques available, this course examines strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of risk transfers in construction contracts. Topics include indemnification provisions, waivers of subrogation, limitations of liability, insurance requirements, and some of the key areas of risk allocation in standard construction contracts. Tips for writing and negotiating fair and effective insurance requirements are provided where appropriate, as well as for verifying compliance with these requirements.


DATE 

MEMBERS

NON-MEMBERS

CLASS NAME

CITY

CEUs
6/24/08 242447 242447 CRIS Contractual Risk Tranfer in Construction Westborough, MA 7
CEU Key:
S- Massachusetts CE credits applied for

CRIS® 4 - Property Insurance for Contractors
This course focuses on builders risk and contractors equipment insurance, including suggestions for maximizing the effectiveness of the coverages. It also includes a review of important concepts with respect to insuring the contractor's office or other permanent property. Topics include covered and excluded property, covered and excluded perils, covered parties, and alternative methods of reporting covered values. Various policy provisions that impact the scope of coverage – such as subrogation, occupancy, and cancellation – are also examined. Suggestions for modifying coverage to address potential coverage gaps and other problematic provisions are provided where appropriate.


DATE 

MEMBERS

NON-MEMBERS

CLASS NAME

CITY

CEUs
9/25/08 242448 242448 CRIS Property Insurance for Contractors Westborough, MA 7
CEU Key:
S- Massachusetts CE credits applied for

CRIS® 5 - Workers Compensation for Contractors
This course provides a general overview of standard workers compensation and employers liability insurance, with specific attention to provisions that most affect coverage or create problems for some or all contractors. In addition to the standard policy provisions, key statutes that impact contractors workers compensation exposure and costs, such as independent contractor liability, employee leasing, overtime pay, and various federal acts, are also addressed. Suggestions for modifying coverage to address potential coverage gaps and other problematic provisions are provided where appropriate.


DATE 

MEMBERS

NON-MEMBERS

CLASS NAME

CITY

CEUs
10/28/08 242449 242449 CRIS Workers Compensation for Contractors Westborough, MA 7
CEU Key:
S- Massachusetts CE credits applied for


 
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