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The seven-week management seminar for executives of the European insurance industry. In preparation for their next career step, the participants seek a comprehensive and practice-oriented insight into the development of the international insurance markets.

This new certification course has a modular structure and supplements the proven St.Galler AssekuranzForum with an in-depth module (General Agent Program, Insurance Broker Program, Health Insurance Innovation and Fit for Digital Seminars). They are given the opportunity to acquire the latest knowledge in insurance management and build up specialist competence in their respective fields. The course concludes with the Graduation Module at the end of the year.

Successful management in the digitalization of insurance processes, the simplification of the customer experience, the realignment of the organization as well as the further development of digital skills of employees requires transformation and strategy competence. Tomorrow's leaders are increasingly working in networks and teams. A practical excursion to Silicon Valley will deepen this knowledge. You will learn the craft to successfully navigate the path from analogue to digital insurer.

This seminar is designed for executives of insurance brokers, insurance consultants and financial service providers from Switzerland, Germany and Austria. They receive the latest management knowledge of successful leadership in the insurance market and get to know new business models. As an entrepreneur, you will receive an update on sales and personnel management as well as new approaches to digital transformation. You will broaden your horizons and gain valuable insights. Flexible entry possible (individual modules can be booked).

A management and leadership course for general agents and agency managers in cooperation with Ritter Institut Deutschland. This intensive seminar is rated with 60 CICERO points and is aimed at experienced managers and entrepreneurs who want to bring their knowledge of the insurance market up to date. A goal of the seminar is to point approaches out on the basis concrete case studies, how the management of an agency can be optimized in the digital age, in order to achieve top achievements in the customer satisfaction and consulting quality. Flexible entry possible (individual modules can be booked).

A seminar for junior managers of internal and external sales (e.g. team/group leaders, younger general agents). The aim is to gain a better understanding of the characteristics, drivers and consequences of the current market upheaval as well as a holistic understanding of an insurance company and its functioning and management challenges.

As an industry-specific management seminar, this course offers health insurance executives the opportunity to acquire up-to-date knowledge and the instruments of effective leadership. From development to strategy implementation, new business models for health insurers are systematically deepened. The focus is on the health ecosystem. They will learn how digital transformation can help them develop into modern healthcare providers.

The proven three-day intensive course gives you an overview of the structures of national and international insurance markets and the special features of insurance-specific market services and business processes. You will develop the actuarial and financial fundamentals and discuss the significance and impact of current industry topics.

The new three-day intensive program for specialists and executives primarily from the insurance industry gives you a detailed insight into blockchain technology. The participants work out the conceptual and practical basics and deepen concrete application examples. Switzerland is considered the world leader in the field of blockchain and crypto currencies. Let yourself be inspired by the "New World of Insurance"!

In Vorbereitung
In preparation
The revised EMBA-IFS is a modular program for executives in the insurance and finance industries that flexibly combines DAS and CAS programs (Diploma and Certificate of Advanced Studies) into a full-fledged Executive MBA. This allows the course to be tailored to the personal needs of the participants. The application process and initial interviews will start in autumn 2019.