Fire and Business Interruption Insurance and Claims Management Webinar Series

Training Objective

Fire insurance is one of the main classes of property insurance and requires careful underwriting and rating due to the wide range of risks and perils covered. It also generates some of the largest and most complex claims, often requiring the expertise of specialists such as loss adjusters.

This webinar is designed to enhance participants' understanding and application of underwriting and rating principles for Fire and Business Interruption (BI) Insurance, as well as the effective management of property losses and the claims recovery process.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify risk exposures associated with Fire and Business Interruption insurance policies.
2. Assess the application of risk management tools to minimize or prevent losses.
3. Explain the underwriting and rating processes for Fire and Business Interruption risks.
4. Analyze the impact of fire losses on business interruption.
5. Evaluate and quantify loss amounts and claims payable by insurers and reinsurers.

Course Content

Session 1: Fire Underwriting & Risk Assessment

• Risk Assessment
• Fire Underwriting and Rating
• Use and Application of EML/PML

Session 2: Business Interruption Insurance

• Business Interruption Underwriting
• Business Interruption Rating
• Interpreting Financial Statements for Business Interruption Underwriting

Session 3: Fire & Business Interruption Claims Management

• Loss Adjustment Considerations
• Claims Management
• Treaty Wordings
• Required Claims Documentation

Dates

1 - 3 September 2026

Time

11:00 AM EAT | 10:00 AM CAT | 9:00 AM WAT | 8:00 AM GMT

Target Group

This webinar is intended for:

• Underwriters
• Claims Handlers
• Loss Adjusters
• Insurance Brokers

Participants should have at least three (3) years of experience in property insurance.

Delivery Method

The webinar will be delivered through Microsoft Teams.

Each session will consist of:

• A 90-minute presentation by the facilitators
• A 30-minute interactive Q&A session for questions, comments, and discussions

Logistics

Participants are required to have:

• A reliable internet connection
• A digital device (preferably a laptop or tablet)

CII CPD Accreditation

Delegates attending the Fire and Business Interruption Insurance Webinar may claim up to 16 CPD hours towards the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Member CPD Scheme.

Registration Fee

USD 100 per participant

All payments must be received in full by 28 August 2026.

Please note that any bank charges are the responsibility of the participant. Kindly ensure the full registration fee is credited to our account.

For assistance, please contact: zepreacademy@zep-re.com