The Institutes Knowledge Group

The Institutes Knowledge Group is a not-for-profit educational and research organization focused on professional development for the risk management and insurance (RMI) industry. Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the organization develops and delivers designation programs, certificate courses, and continuing education for claims professionals, underwriters, risk managers, data analysts, and insurance executives at all career stages.

The Institutes operate over 20 affiliated business units and brands spanning professional designations, online learning, research publications, and technology consortia. Flagship offerings include the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation -- held by more than 90,000 professionals globally -- along with a suite of 25+ associate-level credentials covering every major insurance discipline. In 2026, the organization launched the Associate in Insurance AI (AIAI) designation to address growing demand for AI literacy among insurance practitioners.

The Institutes also operate RiskStream Collaborative, the insurance industry's largest blockchain and emerging technology consortium, which develops distributed ledger solutions for auto claims data exchange, surety bond processing, and property risk data management. The organization serves more than 100,000 unique students per year across corporate sponsorship programs, individual self-study, and collegiate partnerships.