Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP)

Elevate Your Insurance Career with the AILP Designation - MAIA’s Premier Designation for Experienced Insurance Professionals

Take your insurance career to the next level with the Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) designation — developed by the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) for those ready to refine their expertise and stand out as leaders in the industry.

This isn’t a beginner program — it’s a distinguished, advanced-level designation designed for insurance professionals who want to deepen their knowledge, sharpen their analytical skills, and elevate their professional reputation.

Earning the AILP means committing to excellence in every facet of the business — mastering complex coverage concepts, enhancing client relationships, and strengthening your professional impact in the insurance industry.

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Why Earn the AILP?

🚀Advance Your Career.
Position yourself as a trusted expert in a competitive marketplace. AILP helps you develop the advanced skill set that unlocks leadership roles and specialized opportunities.

🎓Deepen Your Expertise.
Go beyond foundational learning. AILP courses tackle real-world coverage challenges, nuanced claims scenarios, and complex risk management — helping you think critically and confidently.

🏅Gain Professional Recognition.
Carrying the AILP designation signifies dedication to continuous learning, professional integrity, and the highest industry standards.

📈Enhance Your Agency’s Value.
Your advanced knowledge becomes your agency’s strength — elevating service quality, reducing errors, and earning trust from both clients and carriers.

Designation Options

Choose the path that best fits your focus and goals:

  • AILP – Comprehensive: Personal & Commercial Lines
  • AILP/PL – Personal Lines Only
  • AILP/CL – Commercial Lines Only

All options carry the same level of rigor, professionalism, and respect within the industry.

Timing Requirements

  • Full AILP (PL + CL): complete within 6 years
  • Monoline (AILP/PL or AILP/CL): complete within 4 years
  • Once requirements are met, you may immediately use the designation
  • You may earn a monoline first and later add the other to reach the full AILP

Update Requirements

To retain the designation, complete 6 CE credits annually via MAIA in intermediate-to-advanced programs focused on policy issues (not basic coverage reviews).

Qualifying programs include (examples):

  • AILP Issues courses (not Coverage courses)
  • Any class noted as an AILP Renewal Approved Program

For renewal classes, please email the course details and your intent to renew to MAIA's Education team at [email protected] before registering, to ensure the class qualifies for credit.

Exam Information

(The Exam is Online)

  • At the close of class, the exam opens at 4:00 PM and closes at 4:00 PM the following day (24 hours later).
  • 60 minutes to complete after you begin.
  • Sign and submit the Affidavit of Personal Responsibility (must have a disinterested third-party proctoring exam) to [email protected]
  • Exam access details are emailed on exam day.
Personal Lines (PL) Courses
Commercial Lines (CL) Courses

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Earning your AILP sets you apart — demonstrating your commitment to growth, professionalism, and mastery in an ever-evolving industry. Join the ranks of accomplished insurance professionals who choose to lead with knowledge, confidence, and integrity.

👉 Elevate your career. Earn your AILP designation today.

Eligibility & Participating States

While anyone may pursue the AILP designation, it is designed for professionals with experience in the insurance industry who are ready to advance their knowledge and expertise. AILP is managed by MAIA and available in select Big “I” states, with continuing education (CE) credit availability varying by state.

Big “I” State Associations in CT, FL, MA, ME, MO, NH, NY, RI, & VT are now offering the AILP designation to their members - adapted to each state’s individual requirements. If you are licensed in one of these states, please register through your state association to receive CE credit.

Interested in having your state association join AILP? Contact MAIA’s Education Team to discuss partnership and reciprocity options.

📧Questions or State Partnership Inquiries?
Contact Betty Amaro-White, Education Manager at [email protected]