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International Insurance Education Certification

When it comes to commercial risk programs, Zurich is known for its ability to design, build and service multinational insurance programs. Our unique International Programs from Zurich certification plays a key role in these capabilities, providing our team members with an extensive understanding of global risk programs, from Middle Market packages to custom, tailored solutions.

 

International Certification Program Training Topics

Is a master policy needed? How does the program structure affect local Claims servicing? What are the tax implications of admitted vs. non-admitted policies? Zurich’s certification training addresses these and other technical topics, including:

  • How to structure a multinational program, including leveling out differences in conditions and limits to provide a consistent standard of insurance protection and service worldwide
  • Regulatory compliance including Out of Territory (OOT) and admitted premium tax considerations
  • International servicing, including Risk Engineering basics and centralized program management
  • Claims management, including cross-border money movement after a claim

     

Navigating Global Risk with Proactive Solutions

In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses face a dynamic array of challenges, from evolving ESG urgencies to rapid digital transformation and complex regulatory shifts. The Multinational Programs from Zurich certification is designed to equip our professionals with the deep knowledge necessary to address these modern complexities. By enhancing their understanding of global program structuring, regulatory considerations, and proactive risk engineering, our team helps companies transition from simply reacting to disruptions to becoming confident drivers of change. We work with you to understand your specific insurance risks, providing insights and tailored strategies that support seamless experiences and help you make more informed strategic decisions. This focus on advanced education enables us to help businesses effectively manage and mitigate risk, supporting you in building confidence today to take optimistic action for tomorrow.
 

We offer a wide range of both CE-accredited technical training and non-technical skill-building programs for Zurich customers and brokers in an interactive and engaging environment. Courses include:

  • Designing the International Insurance Program
  • International Challenges for Directors and Officers
  • Managing the International Account
  • Titan International Insurance Challenge (interactive business simulation)
  • And more

Ready to explore how Zurich's multinational-certified professionals can support your multinational insurance needs?

Courses are led by Zurich Multinational Adjunct Faculty members and subject matter experts.

About the International Certification Program

Elevating Client Confidence Through Certified Expertise

The Zurich Multinational Certification empowers our team members to serve as experienced guides in the intricate world of global commercial insurance. For businesses and brokers, this means gaining access to professionals deeply familiar with the nuances of global risk, from regulatory compliance to cross-border claims management. Our certified specialists are focused on helping you build confidence by providing broad and tailored solutions that address your specific insurance needs. This commitment to ongoing education helps ensure that when you work with Zurich, you are collaborating with individuals who are prepared to navigate complexities and help you take optimistic action toward a brighter future. We help companies reduce potential exposures and maintain operational continuity across diverse global landscapes, fostering a more secure and predictable environment for your international ventures.

As part of our service commitment, any Zurich team member who works on international programs, anywhere in the world, must complete this rigorous process. This ensures global consistency regarding the expertise of our international professionals, regardless of where they work (e.g., Underwriting, Claims, Servicing, Sales, Risk Engineering, etc.). Our certification requires:

  • Approximately 15 hours self-study
  • 15 hours of in-person classroom training
  • One-on-one assessments with an international expert or trainer
  • Additional learning paths based on the role, with eight hours of additional training required for Property, Casualty, Middle Market and other functions
  • A two-hour final exam resulting in the International Programs from Zurich certification

With Zurich, you can have confidence that you have the international expertise you need — backed by Zurich's leadership position in service, claims and compliance.