The WIND Designation Program recognizes industry individuals who demonstrate professionalism and technical knowledge in the field of property and windstorm insurance claims.

WIND Professional

The WIND Designation Program is not a certification class, but rather a distinct credential process for property and windstorm insurance claims professionals. Professionals must meet high standards and are recognized for their experience, education, ethics, and engagement in the property insurance claims industry.

Application Fee

The application includes a one-time fee of $75 for WIND-Fellow.

Application Guidelines

You may apply to be in the WIND Designation Program when you have met the following basic requirements:

  • Submit CV/Resume and 2 letters of reference from fellow insurance professionals

  • Must maintain and be in good standing as a WIND Annual Member

  • Attended and received continuing education credits from at least three WIND annual conferences [Helpful hint: Login to your Florida DFS profile and check your transcript for a complete CE history]

  • Subscribe to WIND Professional Designation Code of Ethics

WIND Fellow

The WIND Designation Program is not a certification class, but rather a distinct credential process for property and windstorm insurance claims professionals. Fellows must meet high standards and are recognized for their experience, education, ethics, and engagement in the property insurance claims industry.

Application Fee

The application includes a one-time fee of $125 for WIND-Fellow.

Application Guidelines

You may apply to be in the WIND Designation Program when you have met the following basic requirements:

  • Ten (10) years of insurance experience – at least 50% of work related to insurance (i.e. legal, adjusting, contracting, appraisal etc.)

  • Must maintain and be in good standing as a WIND Annual Member

  • Attend and received continuing education credits from five WIND annual conferences [Helpful hint: Login to your Florida DFS profile and check your transcript for a complete CE history]

  • Submit CV/Resume and 2 letters of reference from fellow insurance professionals

  • Subscribe to WIND Designation Code of Ethics

Demonstrate higher level of education and participation by achieving 50 points from any combination of the following: (Each category can be used only once)

  • Windstorm Insurance Conference presenter: 10 points

  • Windstorm Committee member: 10 points

  • Windstorm Insurance Network Board member: 10 points

  • Bachelor Degree: 10 points

  • Master Degree: 10 points

  • Doctoral Degree: 10 points

  • Letters of Reference (minimum 2 from industry professional): 5 points

  • Insurance Industry Experience: 5 points (minimum 10 years); additional 5 points (minimum 20 years).

  • Industry Accreditation/Designation: 10 points (i.e.: CLU, ASC, AIC, CLA, SCLA, CPCU, CIC, WIND certified umpire or appraiser in good standing, WIND Professional designee for at least 1 year, or any other approved industry accreditation); additional 5 points for a second accreditation/designation.

Do you qualify to be a WIND Designee?

Thousands have attended the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, but fewer than 100 have earned the status of becoming a WIND Designation credentialed professional. There are two designations: WIND-Fellow and WIND-Professional.

Could you be among this distinguished group of property and windstorm insurance claims professionals?

What is a WIND Designee?

The WIND Designation Program is not a certification class, but rather a distinct credential process for property and windstorm insurance claims professionals. Designees must meet high standards and are recognized for their experience, education, ethics, and engagement in the property insurance claims industry.

Why Become a WIND Designee?

The WIND Designation Program has been established to recognize industry individuals who demonstrate professionalism and technical knowledge in the field of property and windstorm insurance claims. Both designations recognize individuals who show a dedication to ongoing education in their respective concentrations.

Benefits of Becoming a WIND Designee:

  • Receive a certificate of achievement

  • Use of Designee logo to use in your marketing materials, email signature, and website

  • Custom lapel pin

  • Recognition of you and your designation at annual WIND Conference

  • Recognition in WIND News

  • Recognition on WIND Designation online directory

  • Recognition as a leading industry professional

Application Process

After completing the online application and payment, submit verification of WIND Designation application requirements as well as letters of recommendation to admin@windnetwork.com or mail to WIND, Attn: WIND Designation Program, 2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Questions on becoming a WIND Designation Professional?

We’re here to help! Contact us at 804-905-WIND (9463) or admin@windnetwork.com

Become a WIND Member!

Apply online to become a member of the Windstorm Insurance Network.