The Young Insurance Professionals Programme (YIPP) is more than just a training course; it is a gateway to an invigorating career in the insurance and reinsurance world. Created with the vision of cultivating the African insurance and reinsurance industry, this FREE online training has been academically tailored by experts from the London School of Insurance in conjunction with Africa Re.
Key Highlights
- Career Development: The YIPP is not just a passive learning experience. Participants are taken through a rigorous year-long training programme interspersed with “stretch/learning assignments”, offering hands-on experience in real-world scenarios. This blend of academic knowledge and on-the-job learning ensures that by the end, trainees have acquired competencies in insurance, reinsurance, leadership, and management modules.
- Enriched Knowledge: The programme seeks to instil a deep understanding of the reinsurance industry, emphasizing the significance of strong leadership, governance, and accountability. A significant outcome is the participant’s enhanced ability to eschew counterproductive practices, encouraging a more constructive approach to competition within the African reinsurance markets, thus elevating overall
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Eligibility Criteria
To ensure that the programme attracts the crème de la crème of aspiring insurance professionals, there are certain prerequisites:
- Citizenship of an Africa Re member state.
- Age below 35 years.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Relevant professional experience within an insurance/reinsurance company, insurance broking firm, or any related domain.
- Uninterrupted internet access.
- Proficient command over English and/or French, both written and spoken.
Offered Benefits
For those who excel in the YIPP, rewards are plentiful:
- Sponsorships: Africa Re will grant sponsorships to the top ten prodigious professionals to attend one of Africa’s premier insurance/reinsurance events (e.g., AIO, FANAF, OESAI, GAIF, FAIR).
- Certification: An e-certificate of completion co-endorsed by Africa Re and the London School of Insurance.
- Career Boost: An undeniable accelerator for career progression in the insurance sector.
Application Process
Go to African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) on younginsurancepro.com to apply
- All fervent candidates can apply online between October 1, 2023, and January 14, 2024.
- Any applications post this deadline shall unfortunately not be entertained.
- The application must include a curriculum vitae, an articulate cover letter, and reference forms.
- Following the screening of applications, select candidates might be called in for an interview as part of the assessment.
