Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance

Introduction

The South African short-term insurance industry is evolving with new regulations to enhance service delivery and customer protection. Practitioners must stay knowledgeable and skilled to meet these demands.

The Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance equips you with the expertise to navigate the regulatory environment, specialising in personal and commercial lines insurance. This qualification also allows you to apply for professional membership of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) as a Licentiate (LIISA).

Next Start Date

24 February 2025

Duration

1 Year

NQF Level

5

SAQA ID

83526

Credits

120

Introduction

The South African short-term insurance industry is evolving with new regulations to enhance service delivery and customer protection. Practitioners must stay knowledgeable and skilled to meet these demands.

The Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance equips you with the expertise to navigate the regulatory environment, specialising in personal and commercial lines insurance. This qualification also allows you to apply for professional membership of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) as a Licentiate (LIISA).

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 

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Admission requirements 

For entry into the Higher Certificate, candidates require a Senior Certificate (SC) or a National Senior Certificate (NSC), as certified by Umalusi, with a minimum mark of 30% in English, the language of instruction at Milpark Education.  

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Factsheet

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Fees and Payment Terms

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Timetable

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Learn from anywhere with Milpark's online programmes. Access all content and assessments in our virtual learning environment, and study at your own pace with no set meeting times. You have optional live sessions and recorded classes, and lecturers on standby to assist you with all your queries in an online chat room. 

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