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 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.
