Professional Farm Mutual Manager Designation (PFMM)

PFMM Emeritus Status

NAMIC offers PFMM Emeritus status for those individuals who are retired or nearing retirement, but who do not wish to relinquish the certification they have earned and maintained over the years. PFMM Emeritus status does not have to be renewed and is valid as long as the individual does not desire to use the original certification designation.

Apply For PFMM Emeritus

Qualifications

In order to qualify for PFMM Emeritus status, an individual must:

1. Hold active status in the PFMM program (current annual fee has been paid and certification has not expired due to not attending a qualifying maintenance event);

2. Submit an application with one-time payment of $165;

3. Be retired (or within one year of retirement) from the farm mutual insurance industry; and

4. Meet at least two of the following:

   1. Be 60 years of age or older

   2. Have 30+ years of industry experience

   3. Held the PFMM designation for 10+ years

Requirements

Once Emeritus status is granted, an individual must always depict certification using the word “Emeritus” in conjunction with the designation (i.e. John Doe, PFMM Emeritus).

Benefits

In addition to the ability to retain PFMM certification into retirement, an individual can expect to receive the following benefits with PFMM Emeritus status:

• PFMM Emeritus certificate;

• Further registration discounts for NAMIC’s Annual Convention and Farm Mutual Forum; and

• Invitation to complimentary roundtable breakfast at NAMIC’s Annual Convention

Application Process

An individual interested in obtaining PFMM Emeritus status must submit an application within 30 calendar days of the his/her current certification expiration date.

1. Submit application, supporting documentation and payment to certifications@namic.org or:

   • NAMIC
     Attn: PFMM Manager
     PO Box 68700
     Indianapolis, IN 46268

2. Once the application has been reviewed by NAMIC, an email will be sent to the applicant to notify him/her if PFMM Emeritus status has been approved, or if additional information is required.

3. Once approved, the applicant will be emailed a new certificate and may begin to use PFMM Emeritus status for registration discounts.