Fundamentals Series: 101 Insurance Fundamentals

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This session will give you a broad overview of the P&C industry

Perfect for new staff!

If you are new to insurance and have limited knowledge of the p&c insurance industry, this seminar is for you. Its purpose is to provide you an overview of the developments and functions of p&c insurance, introduce basic concepts and key roles in the process. It will be of benefit to administrative and support staff, accounts personnel, Human Resources and Information Technology employees, and any newcomers to the industry who would like to broaden their understanding of it. By the end of this session, you will be able to: • Define and explain "insurance" in everyday terms, including insurable risk • Discuss the impact of risk and list some examples of perils and hazards • Outline the basic insurance roles and relationships • Discuss the functions of insurance in society • Identify three major types of insurance and give examples of general insurance • Recognize types of insurers and identify key functional areas • Outline processes to establish insurance coverage and claims handling • Recognize the role of and the types of reinsurance • Identify various insurance organizations PLEASE NOTE: Group rates are available for 4 or more members attending this session. Please contact us for more information or to register your group. No refunds. Credit notes only issued with 48 hour advanced written notice. Contact: conestogamail@insuranceinstitute.ca

Event date Jun 10, 2026
Event time 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (EDT)
Virtual
Event host institute The Insurance Institute of Ontario
Conestoga Chapter
Event language English
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Camille Alexander
FCIP, CRM - Director - Senior Vice President Claims Operations Canada

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Registration Deadline June 10, 2026
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Individual
$105
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Virtual
  • Jun 10, 2026
  • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (EDT)
Registration Deadline June 10, 2026