Which colleges offer diploma in Insurance in Kenya?
Diploma in Insurance is one of the basic requirements for individuals who are planning to join the insurance sector. Few colleges offer diploma in Insurance, but here are the best colleges.
- CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE
Chartered Insurance Institute is based in UK and is one of the most reputable institutions for pursuing insurance related courses, particularly a diploma in insurance.
The Diploma in Insurance is a technical and supervisory qualification for insurance staff working across all sectors of the industry, and the logical progression from the Certificate in Insurance.
The Diploma will provide you with a firm understanding of insurance fundamentals and will enable you to build towards advanced technical knowledge, thereby ensuring you have the means to function effectively in a challenging environment.
Who it’s for
The Diploma in Insurance is appropriate for:
- Insurance technicians and those who aspire to be technicians.
- Supervisors, team leaders and those with long-term ambitions of assuming managerial responsibilities.
- Anyone wishing to hold a recognised, respected insurance qualification.
- Insurance staff employed in support functions wishing to develop their knowledge of the business.
- Those wanting to develop their knowledge and understanding as part of a progression towards completion of the Advanced Diploma in Insurance and Chartered status.
Entry requirements
None, but we recommend that candidates hold the Certificate in Insurance or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent.If you are a Kenya,you need to provide your KCSE certificate or your degree certificate.
Completion requirements
To complete the Diploma in Insurance you must obtain a minimum of 120 CII credits with at least 90 credits at Diploma level or above.
The following compulsory unit requirements apply:
- (M92) Insurance business and finance or (530) Economics and business (Advanced Diploma in Insurance unit); and
- (M05) Insurance law.
Member designation
Completion entitles members to use the designation Dip CII or Dip CII (Claims) should you have passed (820) Advanced claims or (P85/M85) Claims practice. CII membership and Continuing Professional Development requirements apply.
- COLLEGE OF INSURANCE
The second institution where you will enroll for a diploma in insurance is the College of Insurance. If you scored at least a C plain in KCSE,you will be allowed to pursue this course.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOSS ADJUSTERS
The Chartered Institute of Los Adjusters is located in the UK but the college offers professional as well as academic training for insurance professionals.
Overview
The CILA Diploma requires you to develop an in depth understanding of the principles of insurance, along with comprehensive knowledge of the insurance market. Your growth as a claims professional will further be enhanced by studying the essential subjects of customer service and ethics.
Successful attainment of the CILA Diploma will also enable you to progress to the CILA Advanced Diploma exams.
The CILA Diploma qualification is provided by the CILA in conjunction with the exam facilitator, Pearson VUE.
