The GTA are delighted to announce that the Guernsey Certificate in International Insurance Management has been shortlisted as a finalist for two prestigious European awards – the 2024, European Risk Management Awards in the category of Education and Training Excellence and the European Captive Review Award in the category of ‘Captive Collaboration Project of the Year.‘
The Certificate is a local qualification developed by the Sagacious Group, a team of experienced insurance professionals, in collaboration with the Guernsey International Insurance Association (GIIA) and the GTA University Centre.
The course provides candidates with practical knowledge of all aspects of the Guernsey international insurance industry and covers a wide range of topics, including governing laws, governance and basic principles, as well as specific areas such as captive insurance.
The project was led by Nick Wild, who is a member of the Executive committee of GIIA and Honorary Secretary of the Sagacious Group in collaboration with the GTA University Centre who are the examining body for the course. In addition, over 25 volunteers were involved in the project – this was a truly collaborative educational venture for the benefit of the whole international insurance sector in Guernsey.
"This is a fantastic example of joined up working between industry, the professional body, GIIA and the GTA to create bespoke qualifications for the local insurance industry which will strengthen the local skill base and help future-proof the local insurance management business. To be nominated for this award alongside businesses from Switzerland, Italy and the UK shows Guernsey is more than capable of competing on the international stage."
Simon Le Tocq, Chief Executive of the GTA
The course and exam were launched in February 2023 and since then 25 candidates have enrolled for the course. In April 2024 the course received Accreditation from the CII. For further information on the Guernsey Certificate in International Insurance Management visit: https://gta.gg/course/finance/guernsey-certificate-in-international-insurance-management
The European Risk Management Awards bring together risk managers and their trading partners from all corners of Europe to showcase excellence and best practice. The Awards Ceremony will take place on the 19th Nov 2024 at the Leonardo Royal London St Paul's Hotel. For further information visit: https://www.ferma.eu/european-risk-management-awards-2024-meet-the-finalists/