Entry Requirements for Underwriting Excellence
Computer literacy
Duration: 1 Months
Delivery Method: Both Online & Physical
Fee Structure for Underwriting Excellence
| Full Course Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00) |
| Certification Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Administration Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Internal Exam Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| External Exam Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Examining Body Membership Fee * | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Tuition Fee | KES 14,000.00 ($ 140.00) |
| Fees Totals | KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00) |
| * Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body | |
All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,
| Trimester | Total Per Trimester |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00) |
| Total | KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00) |
NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:
The trimester fees of KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
Course Requirements for Underwriting Excellence
- All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
- Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).
Practical Requirements for Underwriting Excellence (where applicable)
The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.
Course Units/Overview for Underwriting Excellence
Underwriting Excellence
| Unit ID | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| UEX001 | Underwriting Excellence |
Course Description for Underwriting Excellence
Course Overview
The Underwriting Excellence course is a 1-month online programdesigned to equip learners with practical knowledge and skills in insurance underwriting, risk evaluation, policy pricing, and sound underwriting decision-making. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment techniques, insurance product evaluation, and portfolio management to help insurers maintain profitability while delivering quality customer service. Learners will gain an understanding of the underwriting process across life, health, motor, property, liability, engineering, and commercial insurance. The course covers risk selection, policy terms and conditions, premium rating, reinsurance considerations, underwriting guidelines, data analytics, regulatory compliance, ethical underwriting practices, and emerging technologies transforming underwriting operations.
Through practical case studies, industry best practices, and real-world applications, learners will develop the ability to assess insurance risks accurately, determine appropriate coverage, price policies competitively, and support sustainable insurance business growth. The course is suitable for underwriters, insurance officers, claims professionals, brokers, agents, risk managers, compliance officers, insurance managers, entrepreneurs, and individuals pursuing careers in insurance underwriting.
What is the minimum grade required to do Underwriting Excellence?
In order to enroll and study for Underwriting Excellence, you are required to have basic computer literacy.
Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery is Online Learning which means that one can study from home and/or the office. Our Program employs a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices, and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audio-visual and e-learning materials.
Career Opportunities
- Insurance Underwriter
- Senior Underwriter
- Underwriting Officer
- Underwriting Analyst
- Insurance Risk Analyst
- Technical Underwriting Specialist
- Commercial Underwriter
- Life Insurance Underwriter
- Health Insurance Underwriter
- Property and Casualty Underwriter
- Reinsurance Officer
- Insurance Operations Manager
Programme Goals
- Build a strong understanding of insurance underwriting principles and best practices.
- Equip learners with practical skills in evaluating and selecting insurance risks.
- Develop competence in premium rating, policy pricing, and coverage determination.
- Strengthen knowledge of underwriting guidelines across different classes of insurance.
- Promote ethical underwriting practices and compliance with insurance regulations.
- Enhance analytical skills for accurate risk assessment and decision-making.
- Improve portfolio quality through effective underwriting strategies.
- Support sustainable profitability through sound underwriting practices.
- Foster customer-focused underwriting while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
- Prepare learners for careers in insurance underwriting, risk management, and insurance operations.
Reasons to Study
- Gain practical skills in insurance underwriting and risk evaluation.
- Learn how to assess, classify, and price insurance risks effectively.
- Develop expertise in underwriting property, motor, health, life, and commercial insurance.
- Strengthen decision-making skills for policy acceptance and coverage determination.
- Understand underwriting guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Enhance knowledge of premium calculation and risk-based pricing techniques.
- Improve career opportunities in insurance underwriting and risk management.
- Build confidence in making sound underwriting decisions that support profitability.
- Support organizations in maintaining balanced and sustainable insurance portfolios.
- Gain a competitive advantage in the growing insurance and financial services industry.
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Course Instructor(s) for Underwriting Excellence
TBA
Examining Body for Underwriting Excellence
FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE
FAQs for Underwriting Excellence
Q1. How many intakes are there?
There are three intakes in a year as follows:
|
Cohort |
Name |
Term Period |
Months |
Registration Window |
|
January Intake |
Trimester 1 |
Jan 1 — Apr 30 |
4 |
Anytime |
|
May Intake |
Trimester 2 |
May 1 — Aug 31 |
4 |
Anytime |
|
September Intake |
Trimester 3 |
Sep 1 — Dec 31 |
4 |
Anytime |
Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?
Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.
Q3. When can I sit for the exams?
- Internal exams are activated for students individually.
- External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.
Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.
Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?
Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
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