INTRODUCTION TO REINSURANCE

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Introduction to Reinsurance course offers a foundational understanding of reinsurance by exploring its origins, core functions, and key structural forms, while introducing the essential concepts that underpin modern reinsurance practices.

In this course, participants will:

• Examine the concept of risk and reinsurance
• Discuss the process of risk management
• Highlight the functions of reinsurance in promoting financial stability, enabling insurance innovation, and supporting global risk distribution
• Analyse the role of the reinsurance market
• Explore the two primary reinsurance arrangements — facultative and treaty — including how each operates, when they are used, and the strategic considerations behind their selection
• Understand the distinction between proportional and non-proportional reinsurance and how risk and premium are shared between insurers and reinsurers under each structure

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

• Describe the linkage between risk, insurance, and reinsurance
• Explain the nature of the reinsurance market
• Compare facultative and treaty reinsurance, including their practical applications
• Explain the mechanics and implications of proportional versus non-proportional reinsurance structures

COURSE OUTLINE

3rd June 2026

• Risk and Reinsurance
• The Reinsurance Market

4th June 2026

• Facultative Reinsurance
• Treaty Reinsurance

5th June 2026

• Proportional Reinsurance
• Non-Proportional Reinsurance

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for (re)insurance professionals with a maximum of three (3) years of experience who are looking to learn reinsurance from the ground up.

LOGISTICS

The training will be conducted via the ZEP-RE Academy LMS. Participants are required to have a stable internet connection and a digital device, preferably a laptop or tablet.

DELIVERY

Each session will consist of:

• A 90-minute presentation by the facilitators
• A 30-minute Question & Answer session to address participants’ questions, comments, and observations

TIME

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

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE

To register for the webinar, fill out the registration form by clicking the blue tab or scanning the QR Code no later than Friday, 29th May 2026.

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