RHU – Registered Health Underwriter
🧭 Overview
RHU – Registered Health Underwriter is a professional designation administered by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). It is designed for agents, brokers, and consultants specializing in health insurance and disability income, with a focus on regulatory compliance, product design, and ethical sales practices.
The RHU designation equips professionals to navigate individual and group health markets, understand underwriting principles, and advise clients on coverage options and plan structures. It is often pursued alongside or prior to the REBC designation for those seeking deeper specialization in employee benefits and healthcare strategy.
📚 Requirements
- No formal prerequisites; recommended for professionals with experience in health insurance or benefits consulting
- Modular online coursework with integrated assessments
- Curriculum includes disability income, health insurance fundamentals, underwriting, and compliance
- Self-paced format with NABIP support and optional CE credit alignment
- Designation awarded upon successful completion of required courses and exams
- Issued by NABIP (National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals)
🤝 Community & Recognition
RHU designees are part of NABIP’s national professional network and are recognized for their expertise in health insurance and disability income planning. The designation is valued by employers, carriers, and regulators for its emphasis on ethical practice and technical proficiency. RHU holders often serve as trusted advisors in individual and group markets, and many advance to strategic consulting or compliance leadership roles.
📜 Quick Facts
Issuing Organization: NABIP (National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals)
Website: nabip.org
Credential Focus: Health insurance, disability income, compliance, underwriting
Audience: Health insurance agents, benefits consultants, compliance professionals
Continuing Education: CE credits encouraged; NABIP offers ongoing professional development
Related Designations: REBC
