Big I Maryland is pleased to offer the five-part Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS®) program in partnership with the Agents & Brokers Education Network (ABEN) and the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI®). This specialized program equips agents, brokers, consultants, and in-house risk managers with the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of management liability and avoid common coverage pitfalls. The MLIS curriculum focuses on key areas, including directors and officers (D&O) liability, employment practices liability (EPL), and fiduciary liability exposures and coverages.
Completing the MLIS curriculum equips agents, brokers, consultants, and in-house risk managers or insurance buyers with essential expertise in professional and management liability. Get started below!
Explore MLIS Designation Program
MLIS Designation Overview
The MLIS program’s core curriculum includes five courses, each lasting six hours. To earn the MLIS certification, participants must complete all five courses and pass the corresponding online exams with a minimum score of 70% within one year of purchase.
Each course is independent and can be completed in any order, though a recommended sequence will be provided before beginning the designation. Upon successful completion, participants earn the right to display the MLIS certification, demonstrating their expertise in management liability insurance.
The designation remains valid for one year from the issuance of the digital badge and can be renewed annually by completing an approved six-hour course.
MLIS Course Requirements
The MLIS program’s core curriculum consists of five courses, each six hours long, and is approved for continuing education (CE) in Maryland. Completing all components of the MLIS program provides a total of 30 CE hours, with each course earning six hours of Maryland Property & Casualty CE credit.
- MLIS – Cyber and Privacy Liability Exposures and How to Insure Them
- MLIS – EPL: Understanding the Exposures and Insurance Coverages
- MLIS – Fiduciary Liability: What You Need to Know About Exposures and Insurance
- MLIS – How to Insure Directors & Officers Liabilities
- MLIS – Understanding Directors & Officers Liability Exposures
Each course has multiple dates and times for you to choose from for your convenience.
MLIS Additional Information
After completing each section, you must take an exam hosted on the WebCE platform. Use the same email and password you used to purchase the designation on ABEN. However, since ABEN and WebCE are separate platforms, you may need to reset your password unless you already have a WebCE account under the same email.
For additional information or questions:
Our Education Department is here to help you with any questions you may have. Contact our team today at:
- education@bigimd.com
- 410-766-0600