The British Academy for Training and Development offers this in-depth course titled "Insurance Laws, Regulations, and Claims", designed to provide professionals with the legal insight and procedural clarity needed to navigate today’s complex insurance landscape.

As the insurance industry continues to evolve under the pressure of regulatory reform, legal accountability, and growing consumer awareness, the need for skilled individuals who understand both the letter of the law and the spirit of insurance practice is more critical than ever.

This course covers essential legal principles, regulatory structures, and claims-handling procedures in various lines of insurance, preparing participants to operate with precision, fairness, and compliance.  

Who Should Attend?

• Legal professionals working with insurance firms.
• Insurance claims adjusters and underwriters.
• Compliance officers in financial or insurance institutions.
• Insurance regulators and supervisors.
• Managers in the insurance or risk management sector.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• To provide participants with a clear understanding of insurance law fundamentals.
• To enhance knowledge of international and national insurance regulatory frameworks.
• To strengthen competence in handling insurance claims from a legal perspective.
• To build awareness of ethical, legal, and procedural standards in insurance operations.
• To equip participants with tools for regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

• Legal Nature of Insurance Contracts
  • Elements of a valid insurance contract
  • Principles of indemnity, utmost good faith, and insurable interest
  • Legal classification of insurance types
• Roles and Responsibilities in Insurance
  • Obligations of the insurer and insured
  • Legal implications of misrepresentation and non-disclosure
  • Agent and broker liabilities
• Governing Legal Frameworks
  • Common law and statutory principles
  • Regional and jurisdictional variations
  • Role of courts in interpreting insurance disputes
• Insurance Supervision and Oversight
  • Regulatory bodies and their mandates
  • Licensing and registration requirements
  • Financial solvency and risk-based supervision
• Compliance Obligations for Insurers
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) requirements
  • Consumer protection standards
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity rules
• International Regulatory Standards
  • Role of IAIS (International Association of Insurance Supervisors)
  • Solvency II and global capital requirements
  • Cross-border insurance regulations
• Claims Lifecycle Overview
  • Notification, investigation, and validation
  • Documentation and burden of proof
  • Claim decision and settlement timeline
• Legal Aspects of Claims Processing
  • Breach of contract and policy exclusions
  • Subrogation rights and contribution principles
  • Statutes of limitation for claims
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
  • Internal grievance and appeals systems
  • Arbitration vs. litigation in insurance disputes
  • Role of insurance ombudsman and regulators
• Property and Casualty Insurance Laws
  • Regulatory specifics of P&C insurance
  • Loss assessment and liability rules
  • Coverage disputes and fraud issues
• Life and Health Insurance Regulations
  • Disclosure duties in life/health applications
  • Contestability and suicide clauses
  • Ethical concerns in medical underwriting
• Commercial and Liability Insurance
  • Legal doctrines affecting business liability
  • Directors’ and officers’ liability coverage
  • Environmental and cyber liability policies
• Ethical Standards in Insurance
  • Conflicts of interest and fiduciary duties
  • Marketing practices and truth in advertising
  • Fair claims practices and customer rights
• Risk Management and Legal Exposure
  • Identifying legal risks in insurance operations
  • Compliance audits and legal reviews
  • Mitigation techniques and internal controls
• Future Trends in Insurance Law
  • Regulatory technology (RegTech) in compliance
  • Impact of digital transformation on legal frameworks
  • Emerging risks and evolving legal responses