Become a Certified Authority on Workers’ Compensation!
AF Group, with the support of The University of Olivet, is pleased to offer insurance professionals a unique designation focused on the core components of workers’ compensation: The Certified Authority on Workers’ Compensation (CAWC).
Note: this Virtual class is filed only in the state of Michigan for insurance agent continuing education credits but other states may be added upon request. Please email Joseph.Elliott@AFGroup.com at least 45 days in advance.
Daily Schedule
The CAWC schedule is 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern each class day.
Virtual Program Overview
The CAWC program provides a robust, thought-provoking curriculum, practical exercises and market information specific to workers’ compensation. Our instructors apply adult learning principles to their methods of instruction, in-turn offering a different approach to insurance education. The 12-hour program consists of six classes, including:
Day 1:
o Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals
o Claims
Day 2:
o Experience Rating & Classifications
o Loss Control
Day 3:
o Return to Work
o Alternative Workers’ Comp Programs & USL&H
Final Examination taken online within 24-48 hours after class completion
Program Deliverables
Industry-recognized CAWC designation
12 hours of Continuing Education credits depending on your state of license
Specialized learning experience, provided by an industry-leading workers’ compensation provider, AF Group
Networking opportunity for insurance professionals
Course Exam
An online proctored final exam must be taken within 24 hours of class completion. The exam requires a score of 70% or higher to pass the course.
Certification & Recertification
The CAWC designation is awarded to those participants who achieve a passing grade on the final exam. The initial certification is valid for two years.
Continuing education is required to maintain the CAWC designation. Over each two-year certification period, CAWC recipients must complete three hours of Ethics and seven additional hours pertaining to workers' compensation (or any other commercial insurance) for a total of 10 credit hours every two years.
Cost
This quality educational experience is provided at no cost to you!
However, a recertification fee of $200 along with the continuing education requirement outlined above is required to maintain your designation. Please visit the CAWC page on our website at http://www.afgroup.com/education for more detail.
For more information about the CAWC program, visit our website at http://www.afgroup.com/education or contact Joe Elliott (joseph.elliott@afgroup.com) or Erin Mattord (erin.mattord@afgroup.com).
