ASSOCIATE IN RISK MANAGEMENT
Classes Sponsored by the Houston Chapter of RIMS
Spring Semester 2006
The Houston Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) will be sponsoring an ARM 54 class this spring.� This course is part of a three semester specialty program leading to the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Designation.� The course is open to the general public, including all risk management, insurance and safety professionals.
ARM 54 - ESSENTIALS OF RISK MANAGEMENT
CLASS LOCATION:����������� Bowen, Miclette & Britt
����������������������������������������� 1111 North Loop West, Suite 400, Houston, Texas
CLASS START DATE:�������� Tuesday Evenings�Starting January 17, 2006, 5:30 P.M. � 7:30 P.M.
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COURSE LEADER:������������� Jim Drew, ARM, CIC
����������������������������������������� Office Phone:������� (713) 880-7172
����������������������������������������� E-mail:���������������� jdrew@bmb-inc.com
EXAM DATES:������������������� April 15 � June 15 testing window at Sylvan Testing Centers by appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:���� This course focuses on the first two steps of the risk management decision-making process:� (1) identifying and analyzing loss exposures, and (2) developing alternative techniques for treating each exposure.� It also introduces students to the financial management foundation for the third step:� choosing the best risk management alternative and exploring guidelines for selecting the most appropriate technique for handling each exposure.
TUITION POLICY
The tuition per course, which does NOT include the exam fee or books, is $110 for RIMS Deputy Members and $135 for all others (including Associates of the Society).� In the event the student cannot attend the class, tuition will be refunded until the first night of class.� After the first class has been held, the student will receive a CREDIT toward any of the ARM classes that may be held during the two semesters (12 months) following the class for which tuition was already paid.
GRANTS:
Grants are available to those Deputy Members who wish to take an ARM course but are unable to due to financial hardship.� Candidates must apply through the education director (Sondra Faul), provide a letter from their employer that the course in non-reimbursable, and write a one-page letter indicating why they feel they are deserving of the grant.� Recipients of the grants will be notified prior to the second meeting night of class.� The deadline for submitting an application is January 17, 2006.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Make checks payable to:�������� Houston Chapter of RIMS
Please mail your check and enrollment form to:
�������������������������������������������� Sondra Faul
�������������������������������������������� Education Director � Houston Chapter of RIMS
�������������������������������������������� c/o The University of TX HSC-H
�������������������������������������������� PO Box 20036, OCB 1.300
�������������������������������������������� Houston, TX� 77225
�������������������������������������������� Phone:��� 713-500-8127
�������������������������������������������� Fax:������� 713-500-8111
�������������������������������������������� E-mail:��� sondra.k.faul@uth.tmc.edu
Enrollment forms should be completed and returned no later than January 17, 2005.� You also have the option of bringing the registration form and check to the first night of class.�� Call Sondra Faul or Jim Drew for additional details concerning the class.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (C.E.) CREDIT INFORMATION:
The Texas Department of Insurance has approved this classroom course for 15 C.E. Credit hours.� Students must attend at least 90% of the classes in order to qualify.� The Insurance Institute of America/CPCU has also received approval for 15 C.E. hours for students who successfully pass the ARM exam.� Students must choose either the class instruction credits or the exam credits.� They may not choose both.
ORDERING BOOKS AND REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM:
Books may be ordered through the Insurance Institute at (800) 644-2101.� The cost for books is approximately $150.� You may register for the exam at the same time you order your books.� The cost for the exam is $145 (for early registration). Please refer to the current AICPCU/IIA Key Information Guide for confirmation of test related fees and deadlines.� You can request a Key Information Guide from the Insurance Institute via the web at www.aicpcu.org, via e-mail at cserv@cpcuiia.org, or via phone at (800) 644-2101.
ARM CLASS ENROLLMENT FORM
(Complete and make a copy to send in for registration.)
Name:������������������������������������������������������������� ����������� Social Security No.���������������������������������������
Company:������������������������������������������������������� ����������� Title:��������������������������������������������������������������
Mailing Address:�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Phone (office):������������������������������������������������ ����������� Phone (home):����������������������������������������������
Fax No.:���������������������������������������������������������� ����������� E-mail Address:���������������������������������������������
Amount Enclosed: ������������������������������������������������� RIMS Deputy Member:���� YES ______���� NO______
Course:
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IMPORTANT:� ARM courses presume three years of broad-based industry experience or INS21. | |