Greater than 20 audio system have been featured within the 14-week program
A report variety of over 700 people participated within the on-line foundational insurance coverage course supplied without spending a dime to the Bermudian public by way of the sponsorship of the Affiliation of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR).
ABIR collaborated with Bermuda Faculty and the Maurice R Greenberg College of Danger Administration, Insurance coverage, and Actuarial Science at St John’s College, New York, to ship the Particular Matters in Insurance coverage program for the fourth consecutive yr.
As per a information launch, individuals included college students, profession changers, and people desirous about studying extra concerning the worldwide business driving Bermuda’s economic system.
The 14-week program featured greater than 20 audio system, many from ABIR member corporations, overlaying varied re/insurance coverage subjects. College students and the general public might register for your complete course or particular person periods, with over 500 folks logging on for one of many shows.
The course materials aimed to supply a basis in fundamental business information and a possible pathway to a re/insurance coverage profession.
The course additionally included an in-person pace networking occasion at O’Hara Home for the primary time. This occasion allowed as much as 100 individuals to satisfy business professionals, ask questions, discover profession paths, and set up connections.
John Huff (pictured above), CEO of ABIR, expressed gratitude for the neighborhood’s help and hailed this system’s success.
“The recognition of the course displays sturdy curiosity within the re/insurance coverage business, an curiosity we’re blissful to feed by way of ABIR’s sponsorship of this course. By enabling free and open entry to foundational insurance coverage schooling, this course helps ABIR members’ dedication to constructing a various and inclusive workforce,” Huff mentioned.
He additionally thanked Bermuda Faculty, St John’s College, and the volunteer presenters from ABIR member corporations for his or her contributions.
Necheeka Trott, performing vp of Tutorial & Pupil Affairs at Bermuda Faculty, highlighted the partnership’s advantages.
“The great Particular Matters in Insurance coverage course not solely fosters a deeper understanding of insurance coverage/reinsurance but additionally promotes range, fairness, and inclusion within the discipline. The addition of a networking session enhances the initiative’s enchantment, enabling direct engagement with business specialists and empowering college students in the direction of re/insurance coverage careers,” Trott mentioned.
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