Summer Bootcamp: General insurance practice and principles

ECTS Not Applicable Face-to-face Intake Opening Soon, 08:30 - 15:30

Take your career to the next level!

This introductory course provides basic knowledge on insurance practice and principles and serves as a resource that sets new hires and anyone new to insurance, up for success.

Coffee break and light lunch included.


  • to provide an understanding of the relationship between risk and insurance
  • to provide knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations of the insurance market
  • General nature of insurance
  • The general structure of the insurance market
  • How insurance operates
  • Underwriting insurance and risk sharing
  • General features of claims and procedures

The course will take place between 08:30hrs and 15:30hrs.

 

Delivery will take place in-person at:

MITC
c/o EMCS Advisory Ltd
Centris Business Gateway II, Level 4,
Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel Zone 3,
Central Business District,
Birkirkara, CBD3020

 

 

 

  • Individuals who are new to the industry and have limited knowledge about insurance
  • Individuals seeking to enter the insurance industry
  • Individuals seeking a general understanding about the insurance industry

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to candidates.

  • An Early Bird Discount applies to bookings received by the 15th June 2023.
  • Companies effecting group bookings (four or more participants) are entitled to a 10% discount. For group bookings kindly send an e-mail to info@mitcentre.com
  • A 25% cancellation fee is payable for cancellations received within 15 days of the start of the programme.

Total Learning Hours

Full course: 6 hours

Hours include contact hours, supervised practice hours, self-study hours and assesment hours.

Trainers

Andre Farrugia, PhD MSc FCII CFIRM

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.

Mark Anthony Debono, ACII, IDCS (I.T.), Dip. Mgmt – Chartered Insurance Broker

Mark is an ex-MITC student, obtaining his ACII including International Diploma in Information Technology (I.T.) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Malta.

He began his career in the insurance industry in 1997 with Formosa and Camilleri Ltd (now Atlas Insurance PCC), where he handled motor claims for two years before moving to the motor underwriting department with Gasan Insurance (now GasanMamo Insurance), where he was promoted to Personal lines Underwriter until 2005.

Mark began his career as a broker, working for Island Insurance and Firstunited Insurance Brokers (now merged as Antes Insurance Brokers) until 2009, before he joined Allcare Insurance Brokers Ltd as an Assistant Manager.

He joined MIB Insurance Brokers in 2014 as a Divisional Director of the corporate clients division where he worked for 8 years until moving forward to his present position as Commercial Manager at National Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Why Choose Us

MITC is made up of a close-knit team with a real passion for learning and insurance, who believe in the continuous development and empowerment of individuals through learning. We understand all of the nuances and challenges that come with insurance training and, that is why we’re here to help you get your training right.

Our courses are developed following in-depth research and consultation on the subject matter and the related market, thus ensuring participant needs are met. All our trainers are experts in their field and actively contribute towards the continuous development of the courses which they deliver.

Our training services are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and the European Qualifications Framework platforms. MITC’s homegrown insurance programmes are recognised by the renowned Chartered Insurance Institute, UK.

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