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Curso de verano en la Universidad de Malta del 17 al 21 de julio de 2023
Advanced Studies on Insurance Regulation
Advanced Studies on Insurance Regulation INS5033 organised by the University of Malta, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, Department of Insurance.
More information here.
Credits: 6 ECTS. Participants will receive a certificate in “Advanced Studies on Insurance Regulation", at level 7 under the European qualification framework.
The study unit aims to provide students with a better understanding of the regulation of insurance activities, Thus, regulatory issues will be approached from an interdisciplinary point of view. Moreover, participants will understand the concept of risk, tools used to neutralize it, and avoid insurance practices detrimental to customers. Also, participants will familiarize themselves with new technologies increasingly used in insurance and disruptive business models such technologies allow. In addition, they will learn how insurance can interact with other trends of modern society.
By the end of the study unit, the participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the meaning of insurance activities, the rationales behind their regulations, and the importance of insurance for economic development.
- Comprehend the basic principles of insurance operations and the grounds for their rules.
- Comprehend the concept of risk and the tools used to neutralize it and avoid insurance practices detrimental to customers.
- Identify new technologies increasingly used in insurance, the disruptive business models such technologies allow, and the current and upcoming regulations to neutralize risks arising from using these technologies.
- Comprehend how insurance can interact with other trends of modern society.
Fieldwork: 6 hours
Lectures: 25 Hours
Assessment: Reflective Diary min: 2500words
Course leader: Prof. PhD. Pierpaolo Marano.
Academic staff: International academic staff and insurance industry representatives will deliver lessons. Academic staff includes Proff. Franziska Arnold-Dwyer, Christian Bonnici West, Simon Grima, Margarida Lima Rego, María Luisa Muñoz Paredes, Livashnee Naidoo, Kyriaki Noussia, Marta Ostrowska, Caroline Van Schoubroeck, Piotr Tereziewicz, Abel Veiga Copo. Moreover, high-level representatives of the EU and Maltese markets will share their experience and knowledge with participants. PhD candidates will present their thesis or idea to participants.
Target group: The program is designed for Law, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Risk Management, Accountancy, Economics, or Business PhD students and master's students, as well as compliance officers, legal counsels, and trainees in the insurance industry.
Available places: The minimum number required for this study unit to run is ten (10) eligible students. The maximum number of students admitted is 25.
Deadline for the application: 15 June 2023 noon CET.
If you would like more info feel to send an email.
Registration fee of EUR 750 includes:
- Lectures
- Course material
- Coffee breaks and packed lunches
- Welcome reception
- Farewell reception
- Social activities
Scholarships: 10, which will cover the registration fee only (no accommodation)
Scholarships are offered by BIPAR (European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries)
Students (both master’s and PhD students) under 30 years old and preferably full-time can apply for scholarships by 15 June 2023. Scholarships applicants will receive communication about their application within five days after the deadline.
Applicants for scholarships must send a motivation letter to Prof. Pierpaolo Marano. Selection criteria will be an excellent prior academic record and proximity of current research with the topics covered in the Summer school.
The course coordinator would also like to announce that the course is currently waiting to be admitted to the program "Get Qualified". The result of this application, will be posted on this website towards the end of April / early May.Discounted Category: Members of BIPAR can be granted a 50% discount (375 E) upon request to Prof. Pierpaolo Marano.