Training objectives

Trainees should acquire a solid knowledge of underwriting in their respective field. At the end of the training period they should be in a position to assess and process obligatory or facultative reinsurance business, and should know or be skilled in the following:

1. Professional skills

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  General functions and interplay between insurance and reinsurance
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  Function and use of reinsurance products
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  The classes of business handled by their divisional unit (basic knowledge of primary insurance), including policy design (particularly in the special classes of business)
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  Correspondence relating to underwriting
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  Processing simple insurance offers for the class of business
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  Shaping and administration of treaty wordings
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  All of the pricing tools used in their divisional unit
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  All of the interfaces that must be taken into account (other divisional units, Business Units, etc.)
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  General market conditions in their respective area
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  Analysis and evaluation of business trends

2. Methodological skills

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  All of the computer systems used in their respective divisional unit
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  Presenting the results of their work in a clear and comprehensible manner
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  Basic project management techniques
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  Making suggestions independently for decision-making

3. Interpersonal/social skills

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  Team work
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  Client-focused thinking
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  Conflict solving
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  Recognizing intercultural differences and acting accordingly
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  Accepting responsibility