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This module is designed for students in the insurance sector. It aims to develop or expand their knowledge and competencies in the investigation of insurance-related crimes in both short- and long-term insurance. This module covers the following themes: Introduction to Insurance, Insurable Interests, Categories of Insurance, Stakeholders and Role players in the Insurance Industry, Legislative Framework for Insurance Service Providers, Types of Insurance related crime, Generic Investigative Methodology for flagged claims and report writing. This module focuses on the general investigation competencies required within the short- and long-term insurance Industry. The focus is on the practical investigative duties and activities of an insurance crime investigator. Furthermore, the course will be beneficial for people already working as Loss Adjusters within the broader Insurance space as well as those who are interested in considering starting a career in the insurance industry as an investigator.
The following knowledge is embedded within the module and will be assessed directly or indirectly through the assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
Introduction to Insurance, why it is needed, and what an insurable interest is:
Categories of Insurance
Property/casualty (Automotive, home and business or commercial)
Life/health (Life insurance and Annuity)
Legislative framework of the Insurance Industry
Primary role players and stakeholders in the Insurance Industry
Criminal offences related to the Insurance Industry
Generic investigative process of a flagged claim
Report writing
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