Insurance and Risk Financing
Insurance is one of several ways to finance risk and is often bought without comparing the alternatives. This course covers deciding what to retain, what to transfer and how to structure cover across a programme.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Financing risk: retain, transfer or reduce
- 02Determining an appropriate retention and deductible level
- 03Structuring cover across classes and layers
- 04Underwriting information and how it affects your terms
- 05Broker relationships, markets and placement
- 06Claims management and protecting the loss record
- 07Captives and alternative risk financing options
What you will gain
- Distinguish risk retention from risk transfer
- Determine an appropriate retention level
- Structure an insurance programme across classes
- Prepare underwriting information that earns better terms
- Manage claims to protect the loss record
- Evaluate alternative risk financing options
Who should attend
- Risk and insurance managers
- Finance directors and controllers
- Governance and compliance staff
- Operations managers with asset exposure
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 29 to 31 Mar 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
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- 3 Days
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- Formats
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