COLLEYVILLE, Texas -

The Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals recently announced the adoption of professional designations to recognize individuals who have earned AFIP certification.

AFIP executive director David Robertson explained the designations reflect the association’s three-tiered continuing education curriculum.

The titles of certified professional in financial services (CPFS), senior certified professional in financial services (SPFS) and master certified professional in financial services (MPFS) will be given to individuals achieving basic, senior and master certification, respectively.

“By any measure, the standards for AFIP certification meet those of a profession,” Robertson said. “These accomplished professionals deserve a designation that recognizes their level of expertise and achievement in their chosen field.”

Since its inception in 1989, AFIP referred to certified individuals as “AFIP Certified F&I Professionals.” The nonprofit association began gathering feedback from constituents more than a year ago to vet two sets of proposed official professional designations.

Robertson indicated the appropriate acronyms will be added to diplomas on a go-forward basis, and AFIP certified individuals may use them on their business cards.

For more information about AFIP and its certification program, visit afip.com.