Onboarding and educating members to your Board of Directors is a critical component of corporate governance.
It’s important to educate your board members about the insurance industry and how insurance companies operate. The IIS Directors Executive Education series created The Business of Insurance program specifically to meet this growing need.


Program Overview

The program is designed and led by insurance thought leaders and experts with extensive executive and governance experience. Courses are interactive and include case studies to provide participants with a real world perspective on the content presented. The program is customizable to meet the needs of your Board.


Program Modules*

  • The Social Responsibility of the Board and the Social Value of Insurance
  • The History and Makeup of Boards
  • State of the Insurance Industry: Key Risks and Opportunities
  • Resources and Contemporary Issues in Regulation
  • Board Strategies for Success: ERM, Risk Prediction and Prevention, Reinsurance, and Capital Management
  • Insurance Innovation and the Future of the Industry
* Content is based on US governance.

What Participants Will Learn

  • Key components to boardroom success
  • Climate risk, legal system abuse, and other challenges
    impacting the industry
  • Stakeholders’ needs and demands in an ever-changing world
  • Board anatomy, etiquette, and best practices
  • Regulation, regulatory practices, and the responsibilities
    of public policymakers
  • Enterprise risk management strategies and insurer
    performance metrics
  • The importance of pivoting to a risk prediction and
    prevention model
  • How to prepare for the future of the industry

The Program is Created For

  • Board members and senior executives who have limited or specialized insurance industry exposure
  • Board members and senior executives who are new to the insurance industry
  • Board members and senior executives who are looking for a refresher on insurance fundamentals and an update on industry trends and regulatory priorities
“Helpful for new board members to get acclimated to the insurance industry and general board member processes and expectations.”
“Tremendous opportunity to connect with peers and facilitators.”
“Small group dynamic was terrific.”
“Very valuable experience and impactful couple of days that really solidified an understanding of insurance and governance.”

Learn more

Email info@internationalinsurance.org


Fees

A comprehensive quote will be provided based on your program requirements.
IIS members receive a 20% discount on fees.