Insurance and Risk Management

Overview

The  Insurance and Risk Management  Postgrad.Cert from Fanshawe College will prepare students for careers as brokers/agents, risk managers, underwriters, loss adjusters or loss prevention inspectors. If you want to make a difference and build a future in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this program is for you.

You’ll even graduate with credits that can be used toward the Chartered Insurance Professionals (CIP) designation offered by the Insurance Institute of Canada and the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation from the Global Risk Management Institute Inc. (GRMI).

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Insurance and Risk Management program can pursue a career as an agent/broker, claims adjuster, risk manager, underwriter, and more. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to begin in a variety of entry-level positions in a variety of commercial industries or the government.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Insurance and Risk Management program:

• Loss Adjuster

Help those suffering from a loss receive entitled compensation and assistance to return to where they were before the loss occurred. Investigate insurance claims due to losses such as fires and car accidents. Arrange interim solutions and make recommendations regarding payment of benefits.

• Insurance Broker / Agent

Help consumers choose the right insurance coverage to protect their cars, homes, businesses and belongings and manage all aspects of the insurance transaction.

• Risk Manager

Protect the assets of organizations and identify potential risk exposures that may cause accident or loss. Recommend and implement preventative measures to minimize costs and damage should a loss occur.