About the Programme
This qualification is designed for those entering the short-term insurance industry, needing a full qualification for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes, or aiming to apply for the Licentiate (LIISA) designation from the IISA or the Cert CII designation from the CII.
The primary purpose of the Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required by short-term insurance specialists operating within the South African insurance environment. Students will be competent and able to provide short-term insurance services and advice across the fields of personal and commercial insurance.
The Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance appears on the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) list of recognised qualifications for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes.
This qualification will also allow you to apply for RPL with the international Charter Insurance Institute (CII), which includes the designation Cert CII, by completing one additional module with the CII.
Programme Structure
- Personal Lines Insurance
- Legal Framework
- Commercial Lines
- Risk Management
Please refer to the factsheet for a detailed breakdown of modules.
- Business Management
- Marine Insurance
- Construction and Engineering Insurance
- Aviation Insurance
- Relationship Management in Short-term Insurance
- Introduction to Underwriting
