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Institute for Global Insurance Education (IGIE)

We are an association comprised of independent, international insurance institutes.

We are united by a common goal, to deliver professional education to insurance industry professionals.

What We Offer

Educational Programs

IGIE offers two online courses that provide students with a basic knowledge of non-life and life insurance. Although these courses do not lead to any professional designation, employment, or licensing, they do allow students to gain a basic understanding of insurance.

  • IGIE 950 - US - Non-Life - Online Course and Exam: By completing this course you will obtain a solid understanding of the global insurance marketplace. You'll also see exactly how this information will help you increase your knowledge of insurance.

    View the IGIE 950 Course Outline.

  • IGIE 951 - US - Life - Online Course and Exam: By completing this course you will obtain a solid understanding of the basics of life insurance. You'll also see exactly how this information will help you increase your knowledge of insurance.

    View the IGIE 951 Course Outline.

To enroll in one or both of these courses or to learn more about how the Institute for Global Insurance Education can help you, please contact your membership organization.

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Membership Programs

Each institute is, in its respective country, a not-for-profit association. Members are individuals as well as corporations.

Collectively, our objectives include assisting interested nations in the development of their own domestic insurance programs, evaluating national programs, and assisting in elevating educational standards for the insurance industry.

Our Mission & Purpose

The mission of the Institute for Global Insurance Education (IGIE) is to develop the competencies of global insurance workers through education and certify those individuals who have met established standards of knowledge and performance. Its purpose is to establish minimum competency standards, encourage continuing professional development and develop an international benchmark for professional qualification.

Get in Touch

We welcome inquiries from:

  • National institutes that would like our assistance in the design of their own programs.

  • Similar organizations interested in curriculum design, support, delivery, and testing services.

  • Academic institutions that have, or plan on developing, an insurance faculty and wish to
    exchange ideas or review existing insurance texts.

  • Trade or professional associations looking for partnerships or outsourcing opportunities.

  • Individuals seeking information about national and/or global insurance courses and programs.