PG Cert. Natural Hazards For Insurers

THE NHFI PROGRAMME IS ACCREDITED BY THE CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE (CII)

Your career

// Fundamental research on the geophysical processes that drive natural hazards.

// Practical strategies for forecasting natural hazards and their impact.

// Communicating hazard information to decision makers and vulnerable communities.

Climate change, increasing urbanisation and mounting exposure to natural hazards are imposing growing pressure on insurers and reinsurers to seek ways of limiting exposure. This programme offers students a better understanding of natural hazards and the means by which their impacts on the market can be mitigated or avoided.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services sector. Successful completion of the course qualifies the candidate for 60 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level towards the CII exam framework. Alterna-tively, completion may be counted towards either the ACII or Fellowship (major achieve-ment), although it may only be counted once. Candidates may claim one hour structured CPD towards the CII member CPD scheme for every one hour of study.

For further details, visit the CII website at: www.cii.co.uk, and for specific details on the recognition of prior learning award, go to: www.cii.co.uk/prior-learning.

Hazard Centre

UCL

Helping the Vulnerable Protect Themselves

About the UCL Hazard CentreThis programme is delivered by the UCL Hazard Centre. Established in 1997, the UCL Hazard Centre delivers the latest research and knowledge on natural hazards to industry, humanitarian and development organisations, government and civil protection agencies. It specialises in:

Want to know more? Please browse our website at: www.ucl.ac.uk/hazard-centre

UCL Hazard Centre, Department of Earth Sciences, University College London (UCL), Gower Street, London,

WC1E 6BT, UK

Cover photo: Aerial view of cylone Benilde, southern Indian Ocean (image courtesy of Pixabay)

PG CERTIFICATE NATURAL HAZARDS FOR INSURERS

LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate

Degree structure

Degree summaryA strong emphasis is placed on developing an improved understanding of natural hazards - the nature of available data, the conclusions we can draw from them, limitations and relevant cutting-edge research. The content focuses on hazards of most immediate inter-est to the market, notably windstorms, floods and earthquakes, but also addresses geotechnical topics such as dam and reservoir safety, radioactive waste and energy resources issues. The course will provide the intellectual and practical tools for making more informed decisions in day-to-day encounters with natural hazards, exposure and loss.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, discussions, directed reading, and problem-solving exercises. Student performance is assessed through examinations and coursework in the form of essays, reports and exercises. The independent project is assessed through an 8,000-word report and an oral presentation. The total length of the course is approximately 600 hours, of which about 20% will be direct contact time. Out-of-office time is limited to 23 afternoons, including exams.

Mode: Part time: 12 monthsLocation: London (Bloomsbury campus)

The course is run part-time in two 10-week blocks, followed by an independent project. Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits, consisting of two taught core modules (40 credits) and an independent research project (20) credits.

COMPULSORY MODULES// Geological and Geotechnical Hazards[Earthquake Hazard & Risk ● Earthquake Engineering Risk ● Volcanic Eruptions ● Tsunamis ● Landslides ● Radioactive Waste ● Energy Resources Risk ● Dam and Reservoir Safety]

// Meteorological Hazards[Atmospheric & Hydrological Processes ● Inland & Coastal Flooding ● Tropical & Extra-Tropical Cyclones ● Windstorm Engineering Risk ● Flood & Windstorm Loss Modelling ● Temperature Extremes ● Tornadoes● Hail]

OPTIONAL MODULES// There are no optional modules for this programme.

PG Cert. Natural Hazards For Insurers PG Cert. Natural Hazards For Insurers

Entry requirements

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines. When we assess your application, we would like to learn:

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Remember, your personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Why you want to study Natural Hazards for Insurers at graduate level.Why you want to study Natural Hazards for Insurers at UCL.What particularly attracts you to this programme.How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this course. Where you would like to go professionally with your certificate.

Your application

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

English language proficiency levelIf your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. The level of English proficiency for this programme is: Standard. More information can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements

For further course information, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/earth-sciences/study-here/postgraduate/natural-hazards-natural-hazards-insurers

or alternatively, you can contact Dr Stephen Edwards at: s.edwards@ucl.ac.uk

Details of how to apply can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/apply

Details of current fees can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/students/fees-and-funding

Details of UCL scholarships can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships