Programme overview
Over a period of four weeks (with a time investment of 5 sessions, each lasting approx. 3.5 hours), this online seminar will deepen your understanding of how the insurance industry works and the challenges it faces today. In compact units, you will gain a basic understanding of the structures of national and international insurance markets and the special features of market services in life and non-life insurance. The processes of product development, sales and claims management are explained. This will prepare you to understand better the technical and financial aspects of insurance management.
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Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Andreina Zink Seminarmanagement
Programme details
Programme type
Format
Language
Duration
Location
Price
Target group
Next date
| Start date: | 13.01.2025 | |
| Application deadline: | 06.01.2025 | |
| places available | ||
Objective
This proven intensive course provides you with an overview of the structures of national and international insurance markets and the special features of insurance-specific market services and business processes. You will acquire the insurance and financial fundamentals and discuss the significance and impact of current industry topics.
Programme Benefits
Insurance Management Competence
We provide you with the latest insights and trends in the insurance industry and you benefit from renowned lecturers from the Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St.Gallen.
In-depth industry overview
This unique short-term seminar provides you with a professional insight into important markets, products and mechanisms of the insurance industry; on this basis, you will be able to act competently and effectively in your professional environment.
Implementation in German and English
The seminar is offered in two options: in German in the campus format (3 executions per year) and in English in the international online format (2 executions per year). So you have the choice which language or participation form you prefer.
HSG seminar with confirmation of attendance
By taking part in this seminar, you will be able to exchange ideas with lecturers and peers from the industry on relevant topics. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of attendance from the University of St.Gallen (HSG).
Target Audience
This compact seminar is aimed at specialists or managers with limited knowledge of the industry as well as career changers who want to gain an overview of the structures of national and international insurance markets and the special features of insurance specific market services and business processes.
Programmstruktur
You can expect the following thematic focuses:
Insurance Markets
- What is the business model of an insurance company?
- What is needed to deliver this product to a client?
- The main eco-systems (e.g. mobility, old age, health, house / living)
- Insurance market overview
Insurance Products
- Main types of life and non-life insurance
- Main cover structures used in the insurance industry
- Reinsurance and Alternative Risk Transfer
Insurance Value Chain & Trends
- The insurance value chain
- Challenges of the insurance industry
- The big Elephant in the room: ESG
- Hypothesis on Digital Transformation (Blockchain, AI, Big Data, Cyber)
Insurance Processes
- Distribution
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Asset Liability Management
- Risk & Capital Management
Insurance Techniques
- Pricing
- Reserving
- Key Performance Indicators
Contents
In compact learning units, we convey a basic understanding of the structures of national and international insurance markets as well as the special features of market services in life and non-life insurance. We highlight on the processes in product development, sales and claims management and work out the actuarial and financial fundamentals. The broad mix of participants brings together a diverse range of perspectives from different countries, business lines and companies, enabling an enriching exchange on current best practices and challenges.
Testimonials
«Das Basisseminar Fit for Insurance ist ein sehr gutes, kompaktes Seminar. Man lernt in wenigen Tagen viel über die Assekuranz, die wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhänge und die Trends der Zukunft kennen. Besonders gefallen haben mir die Dozierenden. Sie vermitteln unheimlich viel Wissen und man spürt die Lust und den Drive. Das Seminar ist unbedingt weiterzuempfehlen.»
Leiterin Human Resources Schweiz, Helvetia Versicherungen
«We are very happy with this dynamic course and a number of our employees have spoken highly of their experience in class and especially with Prof. Martin Eling’s clear and lively teaching style.»
Kai Zhang
Vice President, Swiss Re Insitute
Application Criteria
In your career development you have been working in a sub-area of insurance or as a career changer you are looking for an overview of how the insurance industry works and the current challenges it faces? Then we cordially invite you to check out our long-established short-term seminar.
Special Discounts
Around 40 insurance companies are part of our Future.Value partner network, to which a contingent of free places is available within the contractual framework. If your company is a member of the Future.Value partner network of the I.VW-HSG and you would like to take advantage of a free place, please note this when registering. You can find the list of Future.Value partner companies here: https://unisg.link/fvpartner
Your Application
If you want to attend this course, please register here online.
Do you require further information?
I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Andreina Zink Seminarmanagement
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
Judith Witzemann