Basic Certificate Course In Insurance Broking (BCCIB)
(35 Hours) 
Intermediate Certificate Course In Insurance Broking (ICCIB)
(42 Hours)

In a competitive environment the broker's professional advice on how organisations can maximise the benefits of insurance, can create a competitive advantage for their clients.

To provide such high level of service, a broking house requires extensive knowledge of the products and a high commitment to professionalism from all levels of staff.

This course is designed to provide individuals engaged in insurance broking with the necessary working knowledge and competency to ensure that they are able to support an efficient broking operation. It will also provide a strong knowledge foundation for staff in the broking sector to progress in their careers in line with their career development and the strategic directions of their companies.

BCCIB
Objectives
· To create an awareness of the nature of risks and their impact on organizations and businesses
· To understand how risks are managed and to be aware of the basic techniques of risk
   management
· Understand the fundamental principles of insurance and their applications in the various types of
   insurance contracts
· To provide a basic understanding of the policy scopes of covers on a wide range of insurance
   products which brokers can offer
· To be aware of the functions of broking and other operational aspects of insurance broking
· To instill sense of professional responsibility on brokers in delivering a consistently high standard
   of service

Course Outline 
PART I - An Introduction to Insurance
Basic Concepts
· The Concept of Risks
· Risk Management
· Insurable Risks
· Concepts of Insurance
· Functions of Insurance

Legal Aspect of Insurance
· Basic Principles of Insurance
· Insurance Act
· Law of Contract

Insurance and Reinsurance
· Classes of Insurance
· Reinsurance

Insurance Market
· History of Insurance
· Market Structure
· Tariff Regulations
· Inter-Company Agreements
· International Market of Insurance

PART II
· Insurance Broking
· Marketing and Placement of Insurance
· Code of Ethics
· Customer Service
· Customer Insurance Manuals
· Insurance Claims Service
· Panel Discussion

ICCIB
Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will have
· Greater understanding of the policy cover, exclusions, conditions and extensions of the major
   classes of insurance
· Sound appreciation of the application of underwriting, placement of risks, claims services,
   products development, business accounting and IT in insurance broking practice
· The ability to present reasoned arguments and discussed situations involving broking application
   in given circumstances 
· An awareness of the importance of an insurance broker's personal professional image

Course Outline
Part A - Understanding & Application of Scope of Policy Cover, Exclusions, Conditions and Extensions 
· Property and Pecuniary Insurance
· Liability Insurance
· Insurance of the Person
· Engineering/Construction Insurance
· Marine and Aviation Insurance

Part B - The Broking Practice
· Insurance Broking Services
· Insurance Underwriting & Rating
· Introduction to Treaty Contract
· Insurance Claims Services
· Product Development
· Introduction to Large and Specialised Risks Scheme
· Business Accounting for Insurance Brokers
· Technology 

Part C - Insurance Reports Manual
· Types of reports manual and their use
· Cross checking clients' insurance report manual information
· Drafting a new business reports manual

Part D - Insurance Broker as a Professional
· Conduct and Ethics
· Etiquette and Mannerism
· Personal Grooming

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1.
General Requirement
· Minimum SPM
· Written and oral proficiency of the English language

2. Applying for Intermediate Certificate Course in Insurance Broking (ICCIIB)
· Those who have satisfactorily passed the Basic Certificate Course In Insurance Broking
  OR 
· Those who have acquired five continuous years of experience in Insurance Broking. A letter of
   confirmation from the Chief Executive Officer of the firm that the participant is working must be
   submitted together with the registration.
   * Refer to Bank Negara's Circular ref : Surat Pekeliling JPI:5/1999 dated 7 April 1999.

3. Learning Methods 
· Lectures, Discussions and Assessment

4. Assessment and Attendance 
· Class attendance is compulsory. Participants need to attain 80% class attendance to qualify in
   order to sit for the assessment.

REFUND POLICY
1. Full Refund
    Full refund applies only to rejected application or where the class does not commence due
    to unforeseen circumstances.

2. No Refund
    MII will not refund any fees if withdrawal is received less than 14 days before the commencement
    of the course

REGISTRATION POLICY
· Complete the registration form provided and mail together with your cheque to the MII. Cheque must 
   reach MII 14 DAYS BEFORE the commencement date. Deadline to submit registration form(s) is/are ONE
   MONTH BEFORE the programme.
· Reservation for the course can be made by phone or fax but will be confirmed upon receipt of the  
   registration form and full payment.
· A FULL FEE is chargeable if no written notice of cancellation is received 14 DAYS BEFORE the course 
   commences or if the participant fails to report for the course.
· Cancellation after the deadline WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. However, substitute participant(s) is/are 
   always welcome.
· The organiser reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances
   and will notify the contact person accordingly.
· Confirmation of the course will be notified to the contact person/registered participant(s).

ASSESSMENT CENTRE
· Kuala Lumpur
· Melaka
· Kota Bharu
· Penang
· Johor Bahru
· Kuching
· Ipoh
· Kuantan
· Miri
· Kota Kinabalu
· Sibu