2023 Upgrade cyRM Course: Cyber Insurance Training Course

Better Educate Your Clients, Grow Your Cyber Insurance Line, and Protect Your E & O in Less than 4 Hours

What is Cyber Insurance Training?


Cyber perils already dominate business risk news stories, yet many organizations have limited cyber risk management, and little or no cyber loss insurance. The need is clear and insurance professionals must be ready to solve their client’s concerns.

Cyber Insurance Training was specifically designed for insurance professionals to help them better educate prospective customers, improve protection for their current clients, and take advantage of this quickly growing market.

The Cyber Insurance Training Course provides Certification that an Agent has studied fundamental IT perils, cyber coverages, and risk management. Technology’s continuing evolution challenges every insurance professional to adopt a continuous learning process about IT risks. Insurance professionals should prepare through study and experience, and share their knowledge to help clients protect their assets.

The cyRM Course distills essential cyber risk information and guides Agents, regardless of their overall insurance experience, in steps to establish their authority as informed and educated about Cyber Risk Management and Insurance.


Who Created this Course?

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The Cyber Insurance and Risk Management course was developed by Associated Risk Managers Ohio. Associated Risk Managers is a group of approximately 200 agencies in the U.S. generating $5 billion dollars of insurance premiums through its network of independent agencies.

Cyber Insurance and Risk Management was designed by ARM principally for licensed insurance agents. The purpose is to address fast developing cyber risk perils that affect virtually every commercial insurance customer. With training Agents learn to address this crucial business risk, and then effectively integrate cyber insurance to their customer services.

The cyRM Course will jump-start learning for Insurance Agents on evolving IT perils. Experts say cyber risks will come to dominate business risk perils; this program is a step towards a learning process that must continue for the balance of your insurance career. Our mission is to equip every Agent with knowledge and skills to present cyber insurance to every commercial insured, today.


What Does this Course Include?

  • 100% Online – No textbooks, study guides, or extra purchases necessary.
  • A Certification test ensures Graduates have acquired knowledge, and are prepared for speaking with clients about the basics of cyber insurance.
  • 100% Money-back Guarantee
  • Quizzes at the end of each section reinforce study material knowledge
  • Certificate designation – cyRM – Cyber Risk Manager
  • Video tutorials supplement written course materials
  • Graduation resources include further education, cyber risk analytical tools, marketing & sales materials, insurance programs
  • Exclusive access to the cyRM LinkedIn Group – Cyber Insurance experts share tips, connections, to help further your knowledge
  • Forum access to continue building knowledge and expertise within the Cyber Insurance community
  • Direct email access to networked cyber insurance experts
  • Tips, cyber blogs, updated resources to help agencies with their marketing and cyber risk insurance practice


Your Instructor


Dr. Douglas Ruml
Dr. Douglas Ruml

Douglas previously worked at AON, Merrill Lynch and the Benfield Group prior to co-founding Taurus and later Quadrant Insurance Managers (professional liability specialists). He later partnered with Assurex Global as the lead for their proprietary, captive-based professional liability program. He is currently a professor in the graduate business school at Ohio Dominican University. He has a Doctorate of Business Administration in Finance.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Module 1: The Basics
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  Module 2: Exposure and Risk Identification
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Frequently Asked Questions


How much time will it take?
The cyRM course and final test can be completed in under 2 hours, but there are no time limits on the study materials. Students may pause and return at will. However, we recommend completing the course within 30 days of creating an account.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We take every care to ensure the platform is working 24/7 with online support. If you experience any difficulties that are not resolved to your satisfaction, we will reimburse the course fee. If after the final test you are dissatisfied with the course materials, information, or testing, please email us your concerns requesting a return of your paid course fee. Please note, returns may take up to 30 days to process.
Does the course count towards State Continuing Education credits?
The cyRM Course will be available with State Continuing Education credits via The Agents & Brokers Education Network, later this year. Check back for updates, or contact ABEN to be notified for when the course is available in your state.
Are there any other resources I can explore?
Yes! After earning a cyRM certificate, graduates are provided with a series of resources to help study, identify, measure and stay informed about cyber risk perils. We also provide access to a range of services to help independent insurance agents succeed with their cyber risk insurance practices.
What are accepted payments?
Payments are accepted from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
What is the price?
The cyRM Study & Certification Course is just $99 for individuals. For groups of 10 or more, contact us Here.
Is the course effective?
All agents who have achieved the cyRM designation and completing study of post graduation materials report improved customer relations and increased insurance sales.
How long does certification last?
The Certification is valid for 2 years. Graduates may extend their credential after two years by completing the Refresher Course study materials and cyRM recertification test. Contact us for further details.
What will I learn in this course?
The scope of the Course addresses insurable perils associated with information technology (IT), commonly known as cyber risks, and the range of responses available in the insurance marketplace today.
What if I have questions about the material?
Contact us directly for questions about course material.
What testing is involved?
There are three short quizzes of 2 to 4 questions each during the study; you must complete the quizzes to move forward with the study materials. The final test for cyRM certification is 25 – 40 randomized multiple-choice questions; it is timed for up to 45 minutes. Students have three attempts at each quiz and the final test.
How much time will it take?
The cyRM course and final test can be completed in under 2 hours, but there are no time limits on the study materials. Students may pause and return at will. However, we recommend completing the course within 30 days of creating an account.

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