MLIS® – Management Liability Insurance Specialist
🧭 Overview
The Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS®) designation is a specialized credential awarded by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) in partnership with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). It provides in‑depth expertise in management liability exposures and the insurance products designed to address them, including D&O, EPLI, fiduciary liability, and crime coverage.
The MLIS® designation is widely recognized by underwriters, brokers, risk managers, and executives who work with corporate liability programs. It is especially valuable for professionals advising organizations on governance risk, employment practices, and executive‑level exposures.
📚 Requirements
- Complete the following MLIS® core courses:
- Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
- Fiduciary Liability Insurance
- Crime & Fidelity Insurance
- Cyber & Privacy Liability (or equivalent MLIS elective)
- Pass all associated exams
- Maintain the credential through IRMI continuing education
🤝 Community & Recognition
The MLIS® designation is highly respected across the management liability and executive risk marketplace. It signals advanced expertise in corporate governance exposures, employment practices risk, fiduciary responsibilities, and crime prevention.
MLIS® holders are valued for their ability to analyze organizational risk, interpret complex liability policies, support executive decision‑making, and advise on risk transfer strategies. The designation is frequently pursued by professionals in executive liability underwriting, brokerage, and corporate risk management roles.
📜 Quick Facts
Issuing Organization: IRMI (International Risk Management Institute) & PLUS
Website: https://www.irmi.com
Credential Focus: D&O, EPLI, fiduciary liability, crime, cyber & executive risk
Audience: Executive liability underwriters, brokers, risk managers, HR leaders, corporate counsel
Continuing Education: Required through IRMI CE
Related Designations: CRIS®, ERIS®, TRIP®, MRIS®
