If you've recently joined the insurance industry, or if you're thinking of joining, here is everything you need to know about getting qualified.
A guide to getting started
Our guide explains what it means to be a 'New Entrant' and what you need to do to be compliant.
Step 1: Become a member
Before you can apply for your first programme, you'll need to become a Student Member with us. This gives you access to lots of career development services and member benefits.
Step 2: Get your designation
You'll need to become qualified to comply with Central Bank regulations. Consider starting by earning one of these professional designations:
- Accredited Product Adviser (APA)
- Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP)
- Earn additional APA designations in Life or Pensions
Step 3: Complete CPD
Once you've earned your licence to work in insurance (which is your designation), you can upgrade your membership to Graduate status. You'll need to do this to gain access to our extensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, which you must be part of to maintain your designation.
You can complete CPD in a number of ways, including:
- completing online eLearning modules
- attending face to face lectures
- attending in-house CPD events in your company