Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS)
Build specialized expertise in farm and agribusiness insurance. The AFIS designation equips you to confidently protect agricultural operations and the communities that depend on them.
Earn your AFIS Designation
The Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS) designation is designed for insurance professionals who serve agricultural clients. The program provides in-depth knowledge of farm exposures, agribusiness operations, and specialized coverages that are unique to the agricultural industry. Through a structured series of courses, participants gain practical skills they can immediately apply in the field.
PIIAC has partnered with the Big “I” Nebraska to offer AFIS courses with experienced instructors, flexible scheduling, and a supportive learning environment.
Series and Team Savings
Enroll in the full five-course AFIS series and receive the fifth course free.
Register five people from your agency and a sixth can attend the entire series at no charge.
Schedule:
AFIS 1: Farm Property
May 14, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. MST | $169
AFIS 1 covers farm property, including buildings and contents used for personal and business purposes. It addresses movable items like tractors, combines, and livestock, explaining exposures and the forms used to manage them.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
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AFIS 2: Farm Liability
June 11, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. MST | $169
AFIS 2 covers farm liability, including exposures from soil cultivation, crop production, livestock raising, and incidental operations like roadside stands. It explores the mix of residential and commercial risks and examines when farmers or ranchers may be legally responsible for incidents on the farm or from sold products.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
AFIS 3: Farm Auto, Work Comp & Umbrella Insurance
July 9, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. MST | $169
AFIS 3 covers farm auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella insurance, addressing liability gaps in farm and general liability policies. It examines vehicle-related risks, worker exposures, and the need for excess liability coverage to ensure sufficient protection against farm-related claims.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
AFIS 4: Special Farm Property Insurance Lines
August 13, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. MST | $169
AFIS 4 covers special farm property insurance, addressing gaps in standard policies. It examines unique exposures like equipment breakdown, mobile machinery, livestock, and crops, exploring specialized coverage options to manage these risks.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
AFIS 5: Miscellaneous Farm Insurance Lines
September 10, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. MST | $169
AFIS 5 covers emerging farm insurance needs, including pollution, management liability, and crime. It focuses on identifying these risks and addressing them with risk management and specialized coverage options.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
You can still earn the designation even if you can’t attend the live webinar sessions. After each live broadcast, a link to the recording is sent out, which remains valid for three months, along with your unique online access code, valid for approximately one year. This allows you to take the 50-question multiple-choice exam for that course.
Please keep in mind that if you choose this option, you will not receive CE credit for the course. However, you can still earn the designation by watching the recording in its entirety and passing the corresponding exam.
We aimed to make this program as user-friendly as possible, enabling you to benefit from the “buy 4, get 1 free” discount, even if you can’t join us live every time!
AFIS Recertification
Two Ag Focused Webinars – AFIS Recertification Qualified
August 20, 7 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST | $199
Attend one session or both—gain knowledge that benefits every farm and agribusiness client. This program offers six hours of education focused on two of the most significant emerging issues facing agriculture today: renewable energy and environmental liability.
AFIS Recertification is optional and you must attend BOTH sessions
Morning Session | Power From the Farm
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM MST
Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important part of modern agriculture. This course explores the opportunities, challenges, and risk management considerations associated with wind, methane, solar, and biomass energy systems used by farms and agribusinesses. Participants will gain insight into insurance implications, potential loss exposures, and emerging issues that may impact agricultural operations.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
Afternoon Session | Farm Pollution – Concerns and Some Answers
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Environmental exposures continue to present significant challenges for farm and agribusiness accounts. This course examines how ISO and AAIS liability forms address pollution-related losses, identifies common environmental loss exposures, and discusses potential solutions and coverage considerations for agricultural risks.
3 Colorado PC CE Credits
Whether you choose one session or complete the full day, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to better serve your agricultural clients. For AFIS designees seeking recertification, be sure to register for both classes to satisfy the recertification requirement and receive your discounted AFIS renewal opportunity.
This program will be taught by Casey Roberts, ACSR, AFIS, CIC.
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