The Associate in Insurance Leadership Program (AILP) is a professional designation designed to support the development of insurance agency staff at all career stages. OIA is offering AILP as a practical, cost‑effective option for agencies looking to invest in their teams.
Why OIA Chose AILP
AILP was developed by the Massachusetts Association of Independent Agents (MAIA) specifically to support agency staff development. The program focuses on strengthening insurance knowledge, professional confidence, and leadership awareness—skills that directly support agency operations and client service.
This credential is growing in recognition and popularity across twelve states and is similar in structure to the CISR.
Similar to OIA offering classes in partnership with the Florida Insurance School for Continuing Education (FISCE), this partnership brings a valuable new learning opportunity for our members. All courses are certified for CE in Ohio.
Why This Matters for Agencies
Finding affordable, meaningful professional development for agency staff can be challenging. AILP was designed by MAIA to give agencies a way to invest in employee growth without overextending budgets or time commitments.
By offering AILP, agencies can:
Develop stronger, more confident staff who better support clients
Provide a clear professional development pathway for non‑producer roles
Improve retention by showing a commitment to employee growth
Build internal talent without the higher cost of advanced national designations
AILP allows agencies to strengthen their teams in a structured, association‑supported way while maintaining flexibility and cost control.
Why Consider Earning the AILP
How to Earn the Designation
Step 1: Decide on the Personal Lines or Commercial Lines focus (or choose the Combined PL and CL designation).
Step 2: Choose from the Upcoming courses listed below and Register to get started.
Step 3: Complete all 8 Courses for Personal Lines or all 10 courses for Commercial Lines within 4 years, or all 17 courses for the Combined PL and CL Designation within 6 years to receive your AILP Designation!
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 educationteam@massagent.com 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).
You have 60 minutes to complete after you begin.
Sign and submit the Affidavit of Personal Responsibility (must have a disinterested third-party proctoring exam) to vod@massagent.com
Exam access details are emailed on exam day.
