Terrestrial insurance contracts: a booster shot (life & non-life)

Target group

This training is primarily intended for persons: 

• who perform a regulated function, in particular. 

  • those who are exempted from the examinations by their diploma. 
  • those who have obtained a knowledge certificate to refresh and deepen the acquired knowledge through this refresher course. 

• who exercise a function other than insurance distribution and wish to become acquainted with the insurance business, without having to take any exams. 

(Professional knowledge required by Articles 13 to 16 of the Royal Decree of 18 June 2019). 

Required prior knowledge

Advanced level training: this training requires a general basic knowledge of the subject. 

Programme

CONTENT

• Legal framework
• Terrestrial Insurance contracts 
  • The insurance contrat (definition)
  • Persons involved in the insurance contract
  • The insurance covers
  • The premium
  • The uncertain event
  • The insurable interest 
  • Legal classification of the terrestrial contracts
• Specific provisions 
  • Provisions specific to insurance for compensation of dommages
  • Previsions specific to the lump sum insurance 
• Provision concerning all terrestrial contracts 
  • Formation of an insurance contract
  • Proof and content of the contract
  • Policyholder’s duty of disclosure when concluding the contract and during the contract 
  • Obligation of the insured in the event of a claim
  • Duration of the contract 
  • Limitation periods

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 

• Duration: 7 hours
• Number of pages syllabus : +- 50 pages
• CPD hours: Each module includes an online test consisting of multiple-choice questions. CPD hours will only be granted if you pass the test. You are entitled to 2 attempts to pass the test. If you do not pass (result lower than 60%), CPD hours will not be granted for this (sub)module. We therefore recommend that you take the test only when you are sure you master the subject matter. 

Methodology

An ‘E-learning - distance learning’ is 100% self-study. It is a form of learning in which the participant processes individually, at his or her own pace, learning content that is provided in the form of a syllabus drawn up by the teacher. This content is provided in a digital format (PDF) via the MyFA learning platform, possibly supplemented with an exercise platform.

Course material :

• Syllabus 
• Exercise questions