Course Duration: 10 days | Mode of study: Lecture | Location: Online

INTRODUCTION 

The Proficiency in Short-Term Reinsurance Practice and Claims Management Course (PSTRP) is a comprehensive examinable training program which combines all key reinsurance functions of underwriting, program design, accounting, reinsurance portfolio placement and claims management. It is designed to equip the trainees with technical reinsurance knowledge and skills that would enable them carry out reinsurance underwriting, accounting and claims tasks competently.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be employees working within the target group with at least 2 years experience in reinsurance-related work

ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

The PSTRP course will be assessed through Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) and a Final Exam administered by the College of Insurance Kenya in conjunction with the ZEP-RE Academy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the trainee will be able to:

 i. Demonstrate an understanding of reinsurance business

 ii. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of reinsurance underwriting and claims

iii. Receive, process and finalize reinsurance underwriting and claims documentation

iv. Design and prepare reinsurance cover notes for various reinsurance transactions

v. Calculate reinsurance related data within the established standards and framework

TARGET GROUP

The PSTRP course is intended for all employees of reinsurance and insurance companies, insurance regulators, (re)insurance brokers and insurance agents deployed in the underwriting, claims or accounting departments of the organization.

CII CPD ACCREDITATION

Delegates participating in the Proficiency in Short-Term Reinsurance Practice and Claims Management (PSTRP) course can claim CPD hours towards the CII member CPD scheme.