Requirements for the DAE designation include:

• Meet Education, NAIW Program and NAIW Participation standards (see below)
• Hold CPIW/M Designation for minimum of three (3) years
• NAIW dues must be paid for the fiscal year in which application is made

• All new designees are required to complete NAIW’s one-hour Ethics Program. 

The designation must be renewed every five (5) years and the following renewal requirements apply:

• Application for renewal must be made 60 days prior to five-year anniversary of conferment.
• Pay $30 renewal fee.
• NAIW membership must be continuous since conferment.
• Meet Education, NAIW Program and NAIW Participation standards during the past five (5) years
• All renewing designees are required to complete NAIW’s one-hour Ethics Program.

NOTE: Failure to re-certify will result in the loss of use of the DAE designation.

OR
One class leading to an industry designation either as student or teacher;

OR
Two 500 word or longer articles printed in publications (outside NAIW), or an NAIW program written and approved by the NAIW Board of Directors, or revised an NAIW program, or a white paper published for the industry. This work is on an individual basis. Anything qualifying for this section of the designation must have been done or published after July 1, 2001. You must agree to a disclaimer that your original article, program, or white paper has not been previously published on claims, property/casualty issues, life/health issues, education, networking, and legislation or risk management by other authors.

OR

Hold one Local elected position;

OR
Serve or Chair One State, Regional or National Committee.

AND

Attend any combination of two State, Regional or National Conventions.

Ready to apply? Complete and submit your DAE Application.