MITC offers this award as accredited by MFHEA.
Successful candidates will be eligible to claim for 25 CII insurance credits, which are valid for the attainment of the prestigious DIPCII qualification of the Chartered Insurance Institute. The full DIPCII Diploma requires 120 credits in total to complete.
This is an optional credit for those in pursuance of the DIPCII.
Insurance safeguards the potential losses of those facing risks. In the context of commercial lines, this covers all potential mishaps that are experienced by businesses in their corporate capacity. Therefore, it is immediately apparent that we are referring to risks that threaten the assets of an organisation and the potential liabilities, among other ancillary products related to the business.
The programme is designed to explain the various commercial insurance products that seek to protect the material aspects of the business. These include but not restricted to Fire, Special perils, Theft, Accidental damage, Money, Glass, Goods in Transit, Business interruption, Construction, Engineering and Electronic equipment among others.
Lecturer/s on this programme are both experienced and knowledgeable and bring to the learning environment, the practical aspects related to this area of insurance, thereby enriching the learning experience throughout.
Successful candidates will be eligible to claim for 25 CII insurance credits, which are valid for the attainment of the prestigious DIPCII qualification of the Chartered Insurance Institute. The full DIPCII Diploma requires 120 credits in total to complete.
The learner will be able to:
| January 2024 | 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
| February 2024 | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
Lectures will be held between 1730-1930hrs
The sessions scheduled for 02 February and 01 March are revision sessions
Exam will be held on Monday 11th March, between 09.30 – 11.30 at MITC premises
The course consists of 32 contact hours.
A total of 16 sessions of 2 hours duration (17:30-19:30 CET).
A further of 117 hours of self-study is required.
Good working knowledge of the English language and an MQF level 4 qualification or equivalent
Student CV will be requested to verify the above that incorporates their self-assessment of such entry requirements.
A request for copies of certification and references will be made, if necessary.
This programme is suitable for those aspiring to acquire specific technical understanding of insurance and those who wish to pursue a career through the attainment of awards in insurance. The awards units are ideal for new entrants in the market, employees working in insurance companies and all students requiring credits towards CII qualifications.
The assessment is a three-hour examination consisting of two sections.
Part 1 is a short question set up, wherein the candidates are expected to answer 14 compulsory questions.
In Part 2, the candidates have a choice of 2 questions from 3 wherein they are expected to discuss case studies in an applied way or comment on a general basis.
The pass mark is set at 55%.
This programme equips candidates to be adequately qualified for the following positions:
Total Learning Hours
Full course: 30 hours
Hours include contact hours, supervised practice hours, self-study hours and assesment hours.
Andre Farrugia began his professional career in the insurance industry, and since then, he has ventured into education and training. He holds the Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII-UK) and another Fellowship with the Institute of Risk Management (FIRM-UK). Recently, Andre completed an MSc in Risk Management from the University of Caledonian in Glasgow and earned a PhD from the University of Malta.
Throughout his professional and academic journey, Andre has made significant contributions to the industry by publishing articles, technical write-ups, and delivering a variety of career talks and technical seminars.
Andre played a pivotal role as a board member in the establishment of the National Vocational Qualifications in Malta. Currently, he serves as a Council board member on the Malta Education Consultative Council, is an outgoing President and active member of the Malta Insurance Institute, represents Malta within the European Forum of the National Institutes for Professional Insurance Institutes, and sits on the Board of EFICERT.
He has delivered numerous lectures and talks in Malta and conducted training sessions in Kosovo, Dubai, and Ghana. Additionally, he has presented academic papers at esteemed universities in Latvia, Greece, and Serbia.
