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PG Cert Natural Hazards for Insurers

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year

Masters Degree Description

Climate and environmental change, increasing development and urbanisation, and mounting exposure to natural hazards are imposing growing pressure on insurers and reinsurers to seek ways of limiting exposure, reducing vulnerability and building resilience. The PG Cert Natural Hazards for Insurers provides students with a better understanding of natural hazards and the means by which their impacts on the market may be mitigated or avoided.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or three years' appropriate experience in the financial services sector.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Recent graduates have had roles at (re)insurance companies such as Ark, Canopius, Chaucer, Guy Carpenter, Inigo Insurance, Liberty, RSA Insurance and Tokio Marine Kiln Group. Roles and companies listed are provided at point of application to the PG Cert via UCL Select.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Geological, Geotechnical & Hydro-meteorological Hazards
  • Independent Project; Insurance and Natural Risks
  • Physical Volcanology and Volcanic Hazard
  • Meteorological and Hydrogeological Hazards
  • Seismic Risk Assessment
  • Science Policy in an Era of Risk and Uncertainty

Optional modules

  • Physical Volcanology and Volcanic Hazard
  • Meteorological and Hydrogeological Hazards
  • Seismic Risk Assessment
  • Science Policy in an Era of Risk and Uncertainty
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

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