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PROSPECTUS 2019
NOW AVAILABLE
Our new Prospectus has just landed, featuring key
information on our APA, APA+, CIP and MDI
programmes. In addition to our core qualifications,
you will also find information on how to expand
your horizons, specialise in a chosen field and all
about the additional products and services we
offer as part of your membership. Head over to the
website to download your copy today, or contact
[email protected] to request a printed copy.
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THIRD YEAR RUNNING
This September, the Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship will celebrate its third anniversary. This means the third group
of first years will begin their three-year apprenticeship journey. However, none of this would have been possible without the
help and support of many employers and insurance companies across Ireland. To mark the anniversary, we spoke to several of
these employers to get their view and hear about their experience so far (see page 32)
IDD SIGNED OFF
The Insurance Distribution Directive deadline is 1st
October 2018. A recast of the existing Insurance
Mediation Directive, it is designed to ensure that
there is a level playing field across all intermediaries
selling insurance products. With a scope that is
much broader than just the traditional insurance
industry, we asked Associates Mary Smith and Cathie
Shannon from Beale and Company Solicitors to give
us an overview. Read more on page 22
Issue 7 • September 2018 • The Insider
TECHNICAL TRAINING – BOOK NOW ACCREDITATION UPDATE
Reinsurance is an essential part of an efficient, functioning
insurance market. Anyone working in this sector will require
an understanding of both technical and market issues, and our
Technical Training programme delivers just that. Our courses
match the requirements of individuals at all stages of their
Reinsurance careers, suitable for anyone wishing to deepen or
develop their understanding of reinsurance, even if they are
not directly involved. As we start to prepare for the opening of our September
exam registrations, we are also preparing for the start
of our new accreditation partnership with IT Sligo. The
whole team here are very excited about it and can’t wait
to get started, find new services and opportunities to
strengthen our product offering to you, our members.
Read more about this on page 10 in our interview with
our CEO, Dermot Murray.
Accredited for CPD categories 4, 5 and 6. You can book now
via Berenice Grimley ([email protected])
Issue 7 • September 2018 • The Insider