Insurance agent
Gain practical experience in Underwriting Processes, Risk Management, and Customer Interactions, ensuring you are well-prepared to provide high-quality insurance services.
Overview
This qualification is designed to help individuals operate confidently in the financial services sector, addressing challenges in the economic environment and the changing world of work. It also serves as a formal certification for individuals with experience in underwriting but without formal education, enhancing the professionalism of the occupation and ensuring technical expertise within the industry. It sets a minimum educational standard for new entrants, fostering competence, compliance, risk assessment, and management efficiency.
Programme Outline
- Administration and Record Keeping in Insurance
- Insurance Risk Management for Underwriters
- Application of Legal and Insurance Principles
- Rating and Pricing of Insurance Risks and Products
- Applying and Adhering to Operational and Administrative Procedures and Practices
- Evaluating Risk Information to Determine Risk Profile and Manage Risk Exposure
Skills You will develop
With this qualification you will be able to assess risks, apply legal and insurance principles, and manage insurance products effectively.
Possible Careers
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Consultant
- Insurance Agent Manager
- Underwriter
- Commercial Lines Underwriter
- Personal Lines Underwriter
- Health Insurance Underwriter
- Reinsurance Underwriter
- Underwriting Assistant
Qualification Overview
INSURANCE AGENT
Duration: 1 Year | |
Course Type: Certificate | |
NQF: Level 5 | |
Credits: 156 | |
SAQA: 91784 |
Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements
Grade 12 qualification or equivalent, or at least five years of work experience in insurance. |