A Focus On General Insurance Principles & Concepts

Programme Highlights

This 2 day course aims to provide participants with the basic understanding of the structure of the Singapore insurance and reinsurance market, the regulatory landscape and industry frameworks, risks and insurance, general insurance concepts, principles of insurance, law of contract and agency, insurance documents, claims, reinsurance, co-insurance, ethics, professionalism, data protection, cyber hygiene and professionalism.

14 CPD Hours
Mode: Face-to-Face Training
Dates: 7 & 8 September 2026
Time: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

For Whom

  • All general insurance intermediaries and company staff members, reinsurers and new entrants to the insurance industry.
  • Other practitioners who wish to refresh their foundational knowledge on general insurance principles and concepts

Key Learning Objectives

At the end of the programme, participants should be able to:

  • Structure of the Insurance And Reinsurance Market
  • Regulatory landscape and industry frameworks
  • Different types of Risks and Insurance
  • Principles Of Insurance
  • Law Of Contract And Agency
  • Different types of Insurance Documents
  • General Insurance Claims and Practices
  • Types of Reinsurance And Co-Insurance as well as their differences
  • Importance of Ethics, Professionalism, Data Protection and  Cyber Hygiene as well as their respective requirements and practices

Programme Outline

  • The Insurance And Reinsurance Market
  • Regulatory Landscape and Industry Frameworks
  • Risks & Insurance
  • Principles Of Insurance
  • Law Of Contract And Agency
  • Insurance Documents
  • Claims
  • Reinsurance And Co-Insurance
  • Ethics, Professionalism, Data Protection and  Cyber Hygiene

Programme Leader

Charles Tiong is the Senior Financial Services Director at Infinitum Financial Advisory. Formerly Founder and CEO of Financial Dynamics (acquired by NTUC Income in 2019), he is a Certified Family Office Advisor and holds CLU, ChFC, and FLMI (with Distinction) credentials. With decades of experience, he leads a team advising individuals and businesses on financial planning, insurance, and investments. He also assists high-net-worth clients with family office setup, trusts, and wealth management solutions.

Programme Fee

Full Course Fee: S$654.00 (incl. of 9% GST)

A 10% Group Discount is also applicable for organisations registering a minimum of three participants.

Net Course Fee: S$474.00 (incl. of 9% GST and after 30% FTS funding) for Singapore Citizens below 40 years old and Singapore Permanent Residents

Net Course Fee: S$234.00 (incl. of 9% GST and after 70% FTS funding) for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above

This course is recognised under the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) and is eligible for FTS claims subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Please note that in no way does this represent an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and course. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the course and its relevance to his/her business activities or job roles.

The FTS is available to eligible entities based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps.  FTS provides up to 70% course fee subsidy support for direct training costs subject to a cap of S$500 per candidate per course subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Find out more on www.ibf.org.sg.

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Last Updated Date:
20/7/26

A Focus On General Insurance Principles & Concepts

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