Enrollment Info:
  • At the end of this course, participants should be able to
    • 1. describe the relationship between the underwriting function and an insurer’s capital and solvency requirements.
    • 2. explain what the underwriting cycle is, how it operates and its implications for an underwriter.
    • 3. describe the relationship between the underwriting policy and a company’s corporate objectives.
    • 4. design, establish and implement an underwriting policy
    • 5. explain the importance of distribution channels and their impact on the underwriting function.
    • 6. describe how competitive performance can be gained through market segmentation, product design and product differentiation.
    • 7. differentiate between pricing and rate-making
    • 8. apply ratemaking basics and methodologies
    • 9. apply the underwriting factors to determine the risk premium and the premium charged to the policyholder.
    • 10. describe the principles and use of retrospective rating
    • 11. apply the techniques of managing exposures from single risks and single events.
    • 12. apply layering and deductibles, acceptance limits, reinsurance and alternative risk transfer instruments to stabilize claims ratios
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Mr. Silvan Said ACII, ARM, Chartered Insurance Practitioner

Founder, Managing Director

Mr. Said is a senior risk and insurance executive with over 36 years experience in the industry and is an Advanced Technical Insurance trainer accredited by the CII. He has been actively involved in talent development for the insurance industry since 2002, consulting and delivering courses in Malta, Eastern Europe and the MENA region.

Over his twelve years experience in the GCC, Silvan has developed a deep understanding of the training and development needs of the insurance market in the GCC. In March 2015, he established RISC institute and it quickly became the undisputed leading training institution for the insurance industry in the UAE both in terms of attendance numbers and qualified students.

Check out his profile here.

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30 hours of Guided Learning Hours through Virtual Live Classes

Weekly Schedule

Over 150 end of topic practice quizzes

Case studies and assignments

Grade Book

Boot Camp (Live virtual session)

Private Study

Interactive online lessons

Short videos explaining key concepts

Online viewing of powerpoint presentations

Practice exam with feedback

Links to further learning resources

Live class recordings

Mobile app

Group Dynamics

Discussion fora

Messaging

Group work

Profile sharing

Customer help line

Whatsapp group

prices

Special discounted price applicable only until 2nd July 2020

This price is inclusive of 5% VAT.

A non-refundable admission fee of AED 1,000 is payable upon registration to confirm your enrollment. This fee will be deducted from the total programme fee. For further information, see our Cancellation and Refunds Policy.

Enrollments are subject to our Terms and Conditions