Free insurance foundation lectures return
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers will sponsor a free foundational course for the fifth consecutive year, providing Bermudian students and the public with free access to education about Bermuda’s [insurance and reinsurance] industry.
In collaboration with Bermuda College and the Maurice R Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science at St John’s University, Abir will host the Special Topics in Insurance programme.
This year Abir welcomes two new partners, Lloyd’s, the longest-standing global [insurance and reinsurance] market, and The Institutes Knowledge Group, a global provider of online courses and designations in the risk management and insurance field. Each will host one of the 14 weekly sessions.
Designed to introduce participants to Bermuda’s [insurance and reinsurance] market, the online course also serves as a stepping stone to potential careers in the industry.
Craig Simmons, retired senior lecturer at Bermuda College, will lead the course for a fifth year.
The programme will be conducted online via Zoom on Monday evenings starting on January 13.
Sessions will feature esteemed faculty from St John’s University and senior executives from Abir member companies. The opening session will feature a round table discussion on the socio-economic impact of international business in Bermuda.
The session hosted by Lloyd’s will inform participants on how the market operates and the unique risk transfer solutions it offers.
Trends in artificial intelligence will be the main focus of the session hosted by The Institutes Knowledge Group.
Participants can register for individual sessions based on their interests or the full course through the Bermuda College website or https://tinyurl.com/MyInsuranceCareer.
The course is free, courtesy of Abir.
John Huff, association president and chief executive officer, said: “Abir’s sponsorship of this course is a testament to our member companies’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.”
Ali Arouzi, interim vice-president of Academic Affairs, Bermuda College, said: “This joint initiative has notably enhanced our curriculum to meet the evolving needs of our students."
Mark Browne, professor and chair of the Faculty at the Greenberg School, said: “The jointly produced Special Topics in Insurance course will provide insights into Bermuda’s insurance sector and act as a gateway for those eager to pursue careers in the industry.”
Dawn Miller, chief commercial officer of Lloyd’s and CEO of Lloyd’s Americas, said: “Partnering with Abir through the Lloyd’s Academy highlights the importance of two leading insurance markets – Lloyd’s and Bermuda – coming together to share expertise and drive progress in addressing global risks.”
Adam Carmichael, president of The Institutes Knowledge Group, said: “By exploring topics such as artificial intelligence, we aim to educate students on the new approaches being leveraged in insurance and risk management, to broaden their perspectives of innovation in these sectors.”
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