Hawk employees are experts in their individual specialties through years of hands on experience.  We are also committed to continued education with professional designations. 

CISR:

In a profession with few objective benchmarks, there is a credential that speaks volumes: the CISR designation. This designation is recognized nationwide as an important credential–one that benefits individuals, their agencies, and their customers.

The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) program is a practical program that stresses the understanding and analysis of risks and exposures. A student should have a basic knowledge of insurance.  The CISR program consists of 5 one-day courses that cover all phases of the CSR's daily work.

CIC:

The CIC Program is for agency and company personnel -- owners, producers, agents, brokers, underwriters, and marketing personnel.  Participants must be licensed agents, brokers, adjusters, or solicitors; or have at least two years of full-time experience in the insurance industry or as a risk management professional; or have served for at least two years as a full-time insurance faculty member at an accredited college or university.

CRM:

Certified Risk Manager (CRM) is a professional designation that is earned after the completion of five practically oriented courses. This certification is for those working in risk management and related fields, such as financial, insurance, loss control, legal, accounting, and claims specialists.

CRM Courses

Principles of Risk Management is usually the first course participants take. It gives an overall knowledge of the risk management process.

Analysis of Risk teaches participants to analyze and measure exposures and loss data

Control of Risk builds proficiency in safety, alternative dispute resolution, employment practices liability, and crisis management.

Financing of Risk compares and studies various financing options and helps attendees learn to deliver the message to management in present value dollars.

Practice of Risk Management consolidates all aspects of risk management, including implementing and monitoring the risk management process in an organization.

To earn the CRM designation, participants must complete all five courses and pass the examinations within five calendar years. To maintain the CRM designation, designees must fulfill an annual continuing education requirement. The CRM Program is conducted by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

ARM:

The new ARM program teaches the in-depth knowledge needed to assess and respond to the numerous hazard risks your company faces. ARM helps employees to:

•   Build a strong foundation in the science of risk management
•   Gain practical skills to avoid, reduce, and manage risk
•   Learn to adapt those skills to meet changing needs

CPCU:

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®)

Built on a foundation of broad technical knowledge, high ethical standards, and demonstrated industry experience, the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation program prepares you to meet the changes and challenges of a demanding risk management and insurance marketplace with confidence and professionalism.

Passing the required CPCU exams and meeting the ethics, experience, and matriculation requirements earns the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation.

PHR:

If you have chosen the field of Human Resources for your life work, you should consider working toward the coveted designation, Professional in Human Resources (PHR), to expand your knowledge of the industry and thereby advance your career as a professional. Offered by the Human Resources Institute, the PHR requires that you complete a course of study that culminates with a written examination. Upon fulfillment of the requirements, a person receiving a PHR can add that credential to his name in recognition of being a Professional in Human Resources.

CWCA:

Certified WorkComp Advisors:
A Certified WorkComp Advisor provides the following benefits for employers:

• Locates mistakes in Experience Modification Factors and follows through to make sure they are corrected.

• Verifies audit to identify and correct mistakes and errors in preparation for the insurance company auditor.

• Obtains refunds for "money left on the table."

• Demonstrates to employers how they and not the Insurance Company ultimately pay for injury costs.

• Demonstrates to employers how “Bidding and Quoting” their Workers’ Compensation Program is their least effective strategy to drive down their costs.

• Helps employers establish a process for reducing costs and eliminating future errors.

• Helps employers in the hiring process, where Workers’ Compensation problems start.

• Focuses on obtaining the right treatment, from the right doctor at the right time to provide the most effective care to injured employees.

• Trains supervisors on the importance of and how to manage Workers’ Compensation.

• Helps employers minimize the risk of losing a valued employee when they are injured and enter the Work Comp System.

• Creates a process to get injured workers back on the job quickly and fairly.

• Assists in implementing processes that reduce lost workdays due to injury by 60% to 80%.

• Assists employers in reducing litigation arising from injured employees.

• Serves as a continuing advisor to employers.

The Institute also keeps Advisors up-to-date on rule changes and new tools through continual educational programs and web-based forums.