The insurance topics available at Diploma (Dip CII) level are various and equip the student with technical knowledge specific to a particular business/insurance area. Students aspiring to obtain a Diploma in Insurance conferred by the CII, need to accumulate 120 CII credits with at least 90 credits obtained at either Diploma or Advanced Diploma Level. Both M05 Insurance Law and M92 Business and Finance subjects are compulsory. The full Diploma course consists of different classes of insurance including the underwriting and claims course modules that are intended to provide the student with the technical ability to work within an insurance unit.
The Diploma in Insurance is a technical qualification for insurance staff working across all sectors of the industry. It is also the logical progression from the Certificate in Insurance. The Dip CII will provide successful participants with adequate technical knowledge and skills to be able to perform effectively in a challenging environment. In addition to being a valuable qualification in its own right, the Diploma can also be a milestone enroute to the completion of the Advanced Diploma (ACII).
M05: Insurance Law
10 sessions per unit of 1.5 hours, held once weekly between 1730-1900hrs. A further 90 hours of self-study are required for each of the units chosen.
There are no entry requirements for this course however, a good command of the English language is expected and familiarity with business subjects is also considered to be an asset. The CII recommends ‘O’ level standard of education and/or the Certificate in Insurance (CertCII)
Students taking the examination will make arrangements with the CII directly, for the purchasing of the course reading material and to apply for the examination.
Further details may be sought from: https://www.cii.co.uk/learning/qualifications/diploma-in-insurance-qualification/
M67: Fundamentals of Risk Management
M80: Underwriting Practice
M81: Insurance Broking Practice
M85: Claims Practice
M86: Personal Insurances
M92: Insurance Business & Finance
M93: Commercial Property and Business Interruption
M94: Motor Insurance
M96: Liability Insurances
M97: Reinsurance
Total Learning Hours
Full course: 105 hours
Hours include contact hours, supervised practice hours, self-study hours and assesment hours.
Andre Farrugia commenced his professional career working in the insurance industry and since then, he ventured into education and training. He has achieved the Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII-UK) and later another Fellowship with the Institute of Risk Management (FIRM-UK). Lately, Andre has completed an Msc in Risk Management with the Glasgow-based University of Caledonian and is currently pursuing a PhD.
During his professional career, Andre has contributed to the industry by way of publishing articles, technical write ups and through a variety of career talks and technical seminars.
Andre was a member on the board for the setting up of the National Vocational Qualifications in Malta and is currently a Board member on the Malta Education Consultative Council, outgoing President of the Malta Insurance Institute and represents Malta within the European Forum of the National Institutes for Professional Insurance Institutes and on the Board of EFICERT.
He has delivered various lectures and talks in Malta and Overseas namely; the Chamber of Commerce, MCAST, the University of Malta, the Foundation of International Studies and conducted training in Kosovo, Dubai and Ghana.
