Publication date : 03/11/2024

Course : Insurance basics for non-specialists

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. FAS
Price : 1540 CHF E.T.

Insurance basics for non-specialists




To better understand the insurance industry and how it works, it's essential to know the vocabulary, regulations, product categories and market players. This will enable you to discuss and work with specialists in the field.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. FAS
  2d - 14h00
1540 CHF E.T.




To better understand the insurance industry and how it works, it's essential to know the vocabulary, regulations, product categories and market players. This will enable you to discuss and work with specialists in the field.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understanding the insurance industry and how it works
Identify the vocabulary, duties and obligations of insurers
Understand the legal and technical aspects of insurance operations
Master the main elements of the fight against money laundering

Intended audience
Anyone wishing to learn more about the insurance business.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Practical details
Hands-on work
Theoretical input and practical exercises, quizzes and case studies.
Teaching methods
Active pedagogy based on exchanges, case studies and real-life situations.

Course schedule

1
Understanding the insurance industry

  • The environment and key players in the insurance industry.
  • The European insurance market.
  • The different types of company.
  • Approval, withdrawal, transfer and liquidation.
  • Distribution networks for insurance products and the role of network banks.
Exercise
Collective reflection and interactive quiz.

2
Identify the fundamentals of insurance

  • The concept of insurance and hazards.
  • The legal framework for insurance.
  • Definition of an insurance transaction.
  • Technical basics and legal mechanisms.
  • Determining the premium and contribution.
Exercise
Insurance basics quiz.

3
Master the vocabulary and different categories of insurance

  • Personal and property insurance.
  • The basics and essential vocabulary of personal and property insurance contracts.
  • Individual and group insurance.
  • Compulsory and optional insurance.
  • Indemnity and lump-sum insurance.
  • Pay-as-you-go and capitalization insurance.
Hands-on work
Quiz on different insurance products.

4
Understanding intermediation

  • The scope of intermediation regulations.
  • The 5 pillars of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).
  • The different categories of operator and the conditions of access and practice.
  • Liability of intermediaries.
Exercise
Case study on the impact of the DDA on intermediation.

5
Managing customer relations

  • Information to be given to the customer, appropriate advice, formalization and customer follow-up.
  • The occurrence and management of the insured event.
  • Consumer protection.
  • IPID, Insurance Product Information Document
  • Dispute resolution methods.
  • Ethics.
Case study
Discussions on specific customer situations.

6
Combating money laundering

  • ACPR compliance requirements.
  • The definition and legal context of the fight against money laundering.
  • Identity verification.
  • Declaration of suspicion.
  • Internal procedures and their application.
Group discussion
Discussions on real-life situations and feedback.


Customer reviews
4,5 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
NELLY L.
11/12/25
4 / 5

Contenu dense mais très enrichissant.
GÉRALDINE G.
11/12/25
5 / 5

Le format en distanciel ne favorise pas les échanges avec les stagiaires limitant la portée des exercices pratiques. Je regrette que les stagiaires n’activent pas leur caméra pour plus de convivialité.
NATHALIE P.
11/12/25
3 / 5

je pensais entrer plus dans des cas précis et le caractère général de la formation complète ce que je connaissais déjà mais ne détaille pas les aspects nécessaires pour le développement de mon activité.



Dates and locations

Dernières places
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From 23 to 24 March 2026
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From 18 to 19 June 2026
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Remote class
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From 17 to 18 September 2026
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From 3 to 4 December 2026
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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 23 Mar., 18 June, 17 Sep., 3 Dec.