The course will give insurtech professionals with a foundation in insurance principles, allowing for a better understanding and collaboration within the industry.
BrokerTech Ventures is one of the largest broker-led insurtech ecosystems globally which brings innovation, investment and communication to drive the insurance industry forward. The partnership will be able to use BrokerTech Ventures’ vast network to optimise educational outreach.
Dan Keough, Chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy, Co-CEO of BrokerTech Ventures, commented: “Insurance is one of the greatest industries out there, and education is critical in transferring knowledge to those new to our industry – or those continuing their learning journey. The National Alliance is creating a world class educational curriculum, and BrokerTech Ventures is honoured to play a role in partnering to develop insurtech and innovation content.”
This new course will address a key issue within the insurtech community. Professionals pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation often encounter challenges due to a lack of fundamental insurance knowledge. This can hinder the implementation of innovation within traditional insurance frameworks. The course is tailored specifically for tech professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the insurance sector.
Mitch Dunford, CMO at the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research, stated: “Our new course is meticulously crafted to address these challenges, by providing insurtech professionals with a robust understanding of basic insurance concepts, terminologies, the regulatory landscape, and the impacts of new technologies, we are setting the stage for more impactful innovations and collaborations in the industry.”
Course participants will learn about the essentials of insurance, allowing them to navigate and contribute to the industry more effectively. Further, professionals will be able to integrate their technological expertise into an insurance context, enhancing the insurance landscape.
Source: Insurance Journal
