Deadline: January 14, 2024
Applications are open for the AfricaRe Young Insurance Professionals Programme 2024. The Young Insurance Professionals Programme (YIPP) is a FREE online training academically designed by the London School of Insurance in conjunction with Africa Re to fulfill its mission to foster the development of the insurance and reinsurance industry in Africa.
The objective of this annual FREE online training programme is to offer brilliant Professionals the possibility of accelerated career development thereby contributing to the progress of the African insurance and reinsurance sector.
Programme Details
The insurance programme is a starting point for an exciting career in the industry. Candidates who are successful for the Young Professionals Programme will undergo a training programme on a yearly basis with a “stretch/learning assignment” built in, where valuable on-the- job experience will be gained. A career will be built by the YIPP trainee by acquiring knowledge and competencies through a unique mix of on-the-job experience and a dedicated online training programme in insurance, reinsurance, leadership and management modules.
At the end of this programme, it is expected that participants would have been positively impacted to understand the Reinsurance industry and their future missions with regard to strong leadership, governance and accountability. Participants will be able to reduce some poor practices and approaches via developing a constructive approach to competition in the African reinsurance markets and improve professionalism.
Benefits
- Africa Re will sponsor the top ten young professionals, who successfully complete the YIPP programme, to one of the major insurance/reinsurance events in Africa (AIO, FANAF, OESAI, GAIF, FAIR, etc).
- E-certificate of completion issued by Africa Re and the London School of Insurance;
- Accelerated career development in the industry.
Eligibility
- Applicant should be a citizen of a member state of Africa Re;
- Maximum 35 years of age;
- Bachelor’s Degree or it’s equivalent;
- Relevant work experience in an insurance or reinsurance company, insurance broking firm or other related field;
- Access to the internet;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and/or French.
Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit an online application between October 1, 2023 and January 14, 2024.
Applications received after the deadline, will not be considered. Applicants should upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter and reference forms. If deemed necessary, an interview may be part of the assessment process.
For more information, visit AfricaRe YIPP.
