Advanced CPRIA Program

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ACPRIA Certification

The Advanced Chartered Private Risk & Insurance Advisor designation is a one-year, project-driven certification for experienced professionals ready to deepen expertise, elevate their profile, and contribute meaningful thought leadership to the high-net-worth risk management specialty.

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Why ACPRIA

The Advanced Chartered Private Risk & Insurance Advisor certification is designed for professionals who want to further their knowledge and raise their professional profile within the high-net-worth risk management specialty. It builds on the CPRIA foundation through deeper collaboration, structured guidance, and thought-leader work that can help shape the future of the industry.

Candidates work as a team on an assigned topic that presents challenges to the HNW risk management specialty. Together, they research the issue, develop recommendations, and produce findings intended to bring value, insight, and meaningful progress to private risk professionals.

Open to all CPRIA graduates ready to leave their mark on the HNW personal insurance industry.

Program Length

12 Months

A structured, one-year experience built for meaningful collaboration and deeper development.

Format

Remote + Team-Based

Collaborative project work, experienced advisor guidance, and fully remote participation.

Investment

$995

Financial investment for the full designation experience.

Program Details

Program Brochure

Review the brochure for a fuller look at the ACPRIA experience, structure, and expectations.

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Application

Candidate Application

During application season, eligible CPRIA graduates can apply for consideration for the next cohort.

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Leadership

Advisor Interest Form

Senior-level professionals can submit interest in serving as ACPRIA Advisors and mentoring candidates.

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What makes the ACPRIA experience different

Designed for professionals ready to move beyond foundational learning and contribute ideas that can influence the future of private risk management.

12 Month Structured Program

A full-year experience designed for deeper exploration, collaboration, and visible professional growth.

Cutting Edge Research Topics

Projects focus on meaningful, forward-looking issues that can cultivate real change across the industry.

Collaborative & Remote

Candidates work as a team in a process driven by collaboration, shared thinking, and fully remote participation.

Guidance from Advisors

Dedicated and experienced advisors help support the journey with perspective, guidance, and access to expertise.

Recognized Designation

The program culminates in a renowned ACPRIA certification that reflects leadership and industry contribution.

Apply for ACPRIA

PRMA invites CPRIA graduates to apply for the ACPRIA cohort during the annual application window. Experienced, senior-level professionals may also submit interest in serving as ACPRIA Advisors.

ACPRIA Applications Are Closed

Applications are now closed. Check back May 1 to apply for the next cohort.

Application Window: May 1 – July 31 Currently Closed

Applications are currently closed. Check back May 1 to apply for the next ACPRIA cohort.

Interested in Serving as an ACPRIA Advisor?

PRMA invites experienced, senior-level private risk management professionals to apply for consideration as an ACPRIA Advisor. Advisors play a critical role in supporting ACPRIA candidates by offering guidance, perspective, and access to subject-matter expertise throughout the designation journey.

Ideal advisors bring deep industry experience, a strong professional network, and a genuine interest in mentoring and elevating the next generation of leaders in high-net-worth risk management. Please complete the form below to submit your interest.

Thought leadership with real industry value

Candidates work together on a topic that presents challenges to the HNW risk management specialty. The team researches the issue and develops recommendations intended to better the current state of the industry.

The results of the assignment are designed to bring enlightenment and value to HNW P&C specialists while helping participants develop meaningful findings, stronger perspective, and a more visible professional voice.

The financial investment for this designation is $995. Apply to be considered for the next available ACPRIA class.

ACPRIA gave me the chance to think beyond day-to-day work and contribute something meaningful to the profession. The collaboration, research, and advisor guidance made it feel like a true next step in my development.

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ACPRIA is endorsed by the Tobin Center for Executive Education at St. John’s University in conjunction with St. John’s School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science.

ACPRIA Graduate Project Showcases

Explore recent cohort work and see how ACPRIA candidates have turned research, teamwork, and industry curiosity into meaningful project outcomes.

Class of 2025

View the 2025 ACPRIA graduate project showcase and explore the latest cohort’s work.

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Class of 2024

View the 2024 ACPRIA graduate project showcase.

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Class of 2019

View the 2019 ACPRIA graduate project showcase.

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Why ACPRIA

A next-step designation for professionals who want to move from advanced learning into advanced contribution.

Go beyond the foundation

ACPRIA is built for professionals ready to build on CPRIA and contribute at a deeper level.

Collaborate with peers

The team-based structure allows candidates to challenge ideas, share perspective, and create stronger outcomes together.

Work on meaningful issues

Projects focus on real challenges in the HNW market, helping candidates produce work with lasting relevance.

Raise your professional profile

The designation helps participants sharpen expertise, expand visibility, and demonstrate leadership in private risk.

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