This program is intended for managers, policymakers, loss adjusters, (future) risk managers, product or communication specialists, marketeers, (internal) auditors, management support staff or for anyone who would like to better understand how an insurer works. And for those who would like to be a better discussion partner for colleagues, senior management or the board.

Note: Some practical experience in the insurance industry is recommended. Not sure whether this program is for you? Please feel free to contact us.

After this lecture series you will…

• have a better understanding of the financial management of an insurer and can therefore better read and understand financial reports;
• understand how themes such as behavioural economics and sustainability influence this;
• be able to understand risks and how they impact an insurer;
• know and master the most important actuarial methods and terminology. You are therefore able to better read and understand financial reports.

The insights will support you to reach superior understanding of the wider setting of your workplace within the insurance firm. This will better you as a discussion partner for colleagues, senior management or the board.

The lectures are practical in nature, in non-technical language and uses inspiring and relevant practical examples and assignments.

Dr. ir. René Doff

René Doff is Chief Risk Officer of UK P&I Club N.V. He has many years of experience as a risk manager in the banking, insurance and pension industries. He was one of the founders of Solvency II in the Netherlands and Europe. René publishes regularly, both academically and practice-oriented. His books are considered standard works in the risk management domain. He is a senior lecturer in risk management at the University of Amsterdam.

Costs for members of the Dutch Association of Insurers

For employees working for a member of the Dutch Association of Insurers, the participation costs are:
Online € 1,550 (excl. 0% VAT)

Costs for other interested parties

For other interested parties, the costs are:
Online € 1,800 (excl. 0% VAT)

Please register with your personal work/business email address. This allows us to assess the costs associated with your participation.

• The General Terms and Conditions of Dienstverlening Verbond BV apply. By registering, you agree to the General Terms and Conditions of Dienstverlening Verbond BV;
• Your registration is final after a 14 days reflection period;
• The lecture series will require a minimum of 12 participants. If that number will not be reached, new dates will be scheduled;
• A maximum of 5 people of each organisation can participate;
• The Insurance Academy will assess your suitability of this course after registration;
• These costs will be invoiced by Dienstverlening Verbond BV.

Cancellation and no-show

• Cancellation of the registration is possible up to 14 days after registration. In case of later cancellation or no-show, the full participation fee is due. It is of course possible to be replaced by a colleague;
• Cancellations and replacements must be communicated by email to the Insurance Academy;
• By registering, you declare that you agree to the terms and conditions about cancellation and no-show

After completing the entire lecture series, you will receive an official certificate from the University of Amsterdam. For this, we would like to receive your date of birth upon registration.

If participants in the lecture series register immediately after the end of the lecture series, they will receive a € 150 discount on a module of the Executive MSc in Insurance and Risk or a
€ 300 discount on the entire Master program.

• This program has the level of a training
• There are no requirements for prior education;
• Study materials will be distributed by email;
• There are no exemptions for this lecture series
• This lecture series does not have a final test or exam;
• The official language for this version is English;
• Self-study is about 1 hour per 2 lectures.