The GII series of Technical Competency Certificates are intermediate level courses designed to equip you with the depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject concerned to enable you to perform senior technical functions within the insurance industry such as underwriting, claims or broking.

These courses follow a theoretical as well as practical approach to the subject in hand through the study of international practice as well as practical application in the GCC region. Case studies are included during which you are taken through a hypothetical situation and learn from the lecturers’ experience.

Advanced (Candidates must be able to complete a three hour written examination paper in English)

Duration

Each course consists of sixty hours of classroom learning involving Lectures, and interactive sessions. Learners would need a further sixty hours of private study and further reading that will be necessary to complete the practical assignments. These assignments are marked and include instructor’s comments and advice and carry at 30% of the final examination mark.

Assessment

Practical Assignment: Students must complete each module including the practical assignment handed out at the end of each unit. The practical assignments carry 30% of the overall mark of 200

Written Examination: Participants will be asked to sit for a three-hour written examination at the end of the course consisting of 8 compulsory short questions, 1 compulsory essay question and 3 essay questions from a choice of five

The written examination carries 140 marks.

Out of the overall mark of 200, candidates must obtain a minimum 40 marks from the practical assignments and a minimum of 110 marks overall.

Courseware

Courseware will be provided by GII. However the courseware contains several references to further reading that is usually available free of charge on our e learning site