Business - Insurance (Co-op) Fanshawe College

Overview

The Business - Insurance (Co-op)  Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College   will teach you the fundamentals of insurance and you’ll study underwriting, claims investigation, risk analysis and contracts which will prepare you for a range of entry to junior-level career paths in this growing industry. A paid co-op work term will also provide you with valuable work experience for your resume.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.1701. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Your learning experience:

• Gain the fundamentals in our insurance courses and be ready for an in-demand career – in fact, many of our students secure jobs before they graduate!

• Learn from industry professionals by examining automobile, property and liability insurance with the Business - Insurance (Co-op) program of Fanshawe College

• Attend industry events and conferences offered by the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario and the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association and network with future colleagues and potential employers

• Obtain membership in Gamma lota Sigma, an international, professional fraternity for insurance, risk management and actuarial science students - Fanshawe is the only college in Canada to offer this

• Graduate ready to complete seven of ten credits toward your Chartered Insurance Professionals (CIP) designation offered by the Insurance Institute of Canada

• Go beyond the fundamentals of insurance and complement your diploma with one of Fanshawe's post-graduate programs (optional)

Career opportunities:

The Business – Insurance program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some 

Business – Insurance (Co-op) students before even graduating! 

• Business Initiatives Coordinator - assist with business development and user acceptance testing, track and report project status and provide back up for the insurance sales team.
• Associate Claim Advisor - investigate, negotiate and settle auto physical damage claims, while providing quality customer care and controlling loss costs, expenses and claims reserves.

Accreditation

• This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada.