CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL INSURANCE

What is the Program in General Insurance?

It is designed for people who want to know more about the principles underlying the property and liability insurance business and about major line in personal and commercial insurance.
 

Who should take the Certificate in General Insurance?

  • Anyone who is relatively new to the insurance business, in technical roles that require a study
    of insurance principles, operations, and coverages.

  • Experienced insurance personnel who feel they need a broader of the insurance mechanism and insurance coverages can also benefit from the program

  • This is a course of study that can enhance future career opportunities in insurance and insurance related occupations. 

 

What the Certificate in General Insurance Can Do for You

The program will help you to:
  • Broaden your knowledge of insurance principles, practices and coverages.
  • Do a better job in your current position.
  • Prepare you for professional designation programs such as CPCU, ARe, ARM etc.
  • Enhance your career development opportunities.
 

What the Program Covers

The Certificate in General Insurance consists of the following three courses, each of which will prepare you for one of the three national (US) examinations.
 

INS 21 - Property and Liability Insurance Principles.

This course will give you an overview of the insurance business as well as an understanding of the basic principles of property and liability insurance.
 

INS 22 - Personal Insurance.

In this course, you will analyze personal loss exposures and insurance, including homeowners and other dwelling coverages, personal liability, inland marine, auto, life, and health insurance, and financial planning.
 

INS 23 - Commercial Insurance.

This course explores commercial coverages and loss exposures, including property, business income, marine, crime, boiler and machinery, general liability, auto, workers compensation, business owners, miscellaneous coverages, and surety bonding.
 

The Examinations

The examinations are 2 hour, multiple choice examinations, scheduled four times a year.  For details, please see Examinations.
 
 

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