The Insurance Institute of Ireland is dedicated to continuous professional development through technical insurance education, training and ongoing support of people at all levels within the insurance and related financial services sector.

Since its inception, The Insurance Institute of Ireland has been a not for profit membership organisation which is proud to be a leading professional and educational body for the insurance industry and its current membership stands at nearly 12,000. The Institute works in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute, which fulfils the same remit in the UK.

Our aims at The Insurance Institute of Ireland are:

• To provide, exclusively or in synergic partnership, relevant programmes of quality insurance education;

• To integrate and progressively mediate with other established professional and academic bodies in the promotion of insurance education;

• To anticipate and meet the training and development needs of its members and the industry with a particular focus on maintaining and supporting an up-to-date CPD Policy and Programme for qualified members;

• To ensure a superior level of service to members, students and the industry;

• To set and maintain high standards of professionalism;

• To operate a very successful and beneficial Insurance Charity; and

• To provide, particularly at local level, valued networking, sports, social and promotional events which enhance the standing of the industry and promotes community awareness and responsibility.

Professional exams are taken by thousands of insurance and financial services staff each year and the qualifications awarded are recognised throughout the world as proof of a high level of achievement. If you are developing your career in insurance or related financial services, you can choose from a whole range of examinations offered by The Insurance Institute of Ireland and the Chartered Insurance Institute to help you on your way.

The levels of Education programmes available are outlined and explained in each qualification profile which follows. The Handbook also contains all exam information and application forms.