The CIA™ course runs Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm with an hour break for lunch. Recommended: 2-3 hours of independent study each evening.

The class includes lecture, slides, videos, and opportunity for questions. All necessary materials are provided. There will be a written exam on the last day, and it is necessary to pass the exam (70% is a passing grade) in order to receive your CIA certification.

CIA™ Course Outline

DAY ONE

• Birth of jewelry insurance, history of insurance from its ancient origins
• Insurance basics, such as how insurance companies operate
• What risks may be insured, how risks are limited, and the roles of agents, underwriters and claims adjusters
• Insurance regulation, public policy and indemnification
• Standard fire policy
• Standard homeowner's policy

DAY TWO

• Scheduled jewelry
• Personal articles floater
• Jewelry insurance specifics, including premiums and losses, valuation, property insured, perils, policy period, and loss settlement and payment options
• Agency and insurance company underwriting, guidelines, and verification of values

DAY THREE

• Jewelry insurance appraisal--its definition and purpose for insurance
• Gem labs and standards, use of the GIA grading system
• Role of the jeweler/appraiser, and the insurance company-appraiser relationship
• Need for standardization
• Government involvement
• Appraisal content specified

DAY FOUR

• Review
• Q & A Exam
• Code of Ethics
• Marketing your CIA™ Skills

Graduation Dinner (Dutch treat) after the class