Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist All About

The Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist continuing education program that been developed by IRMI to provide an opportunity for insurance agents, brokers, customer service representatives, underwriters, adjusters, and in-house risk managers or insurance buyers to gain specialized expertise in energy insurance and risk management. Completing the ERIS certification will ensure that the agent, broker, underwriter, or insurance purchaser understands the most important insurance needs of the energy industry.

Verify Your Expertise With the ERIS Digital Badge

Share your achievement and provide verification of your specialized knowledge with an IRMI Certification Digital Badge. IRMI has partnered with Credly Acclaim, the largest and most-connected digital credential network with best-in-class security and privacy features. After earning your credentials, you can display your digital badge on your LinkedIn profile, in your email signature, and on a variety of social media and digital platforms.

About Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist

The Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of the energy industry. Those who complete the program are entitled to display the ERIS certification to attest to their knowledge of energy insurance and risk management and dedication to the industry.

ERIS Establishes Credibility and Dedication

The ERIS continuing education program was developed by IRMI to make it much easier for energy financial officers and managers, controllers, in-house risk managers or insurance buyers, and their agents, brokers, and underwriters to gain specialized expertise in energy insurance and risk management. Completing the five-part curriculum entitles you to the ERIS certification. Energy, financial, and risk professionals who obtain the certification will have the knowledge to make wiser insurance and risk management decisions for their employers and work more effectively with their agents/brokers. Obtaining the ERIS certification will increase the competence, confidence, and credibility of insurance professionals who sell or underwrite insurance for the energy industry. A CFO, CFM, controller, or risk manager who buys insurance from an ERIS designee will know he or she is dealing with someone who is knowledgeable about the specialized needs of energy companies.

Curriculum and Renewal

The core curriculum is composed of five basic- to intermediate-level insurance and risk management continuing education courses directly focused on the unique needs of energy companies. Completing the core curriculum qualifies an individual to use the ERIS certification for 12 months. To maintain the certification, the ERIS certification holder must complete only 6 hours of ERIS continuing education credit every 12 months thereafter. This can be satisfied through just one additional online course or by attending approved seminars and conferences.

Get CE and CPE

CPE credit and state-required insurance CE credit is available in most states. Since the ERIS program is available at your home or office through WebCE's state-of-the-art Internet delivery system, you won't have any travel costs or time away from the office either!

Benefit Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist

Credibility

With the ERIS certification behind your name, you make a statement to energy and insurance professionals that you understand the complex insurance needs of energy companies and how to meet them.

More Sales

Retail insurance agents and brokers will parlay their increased expertise, confidence, and credibility into more sales to energy accounts.

Better Coverage

Knowledge gained from the ERIS courses will help you eliminate dangerous coverage gaps and provide better protection for your employer or your clients.

Career Advancement

The specialized knowledge and credibility you gain from the ERIS program will make you a more valuable employee and help you achieve your career goals