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.
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.
Big “I” Nebraska offers AFIS courses with experienced instructors, flexible scheduling, and a supportive learning environment. Participants from across the country choose our program for its quality instruction and practical focus.
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.
AFIS 1: Farm Property
May 14, 9 a.m. – 12 noon CT | $169
3 CEUs in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky. (other states pending)
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.
AFIS 2: Farm Liability
June 11, 9 a.m. – 12 noon CT | $169
3 CEUs in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky. (other states pending)
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.
AFIS 3: Farm Auto, Work Comp & Umbrella Insurance
July 9, 9 a.m. – 12 noon CT | $169
3 CEUs in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky. (other states pending)
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.
AFIS 4: Special Farm Property Insurance Lines
August 13, 9 a.m. – 12 noon CT | $169
3 CEUs in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky. (other states pending)
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.
AFIS 5: Miscellaneous Farm Insurance Lines
September 10, 9 a.m. – 12 noon CT | $169
3 CEUs in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky. (other states pending)
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.
AFIS Recertification Update Webinar
August 20, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT | $199
6 CEUs pending in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky & other states
Topics are pending but will expand your knowledge of farm and agricultural insurance risk management to better serve your clients.