The Certificate in Climate Risk is your Path to Becoming a Climate Champion

Climate change is reshaping the insurance landscape, creating new challenges for underwriting, claims, regulation and customer protection.

Join The Insurance Institute on 26 August at 1:00 PM for a free online taster session introducing the Certificate in Climate Risk programme.

Hosted by Anne McGlynn, Programme Manager, with guest speaker Damien Lodge, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Intact Insurance and 123.ie, and a graduate of the programme.

Discover how this practical, industry-focused programme can help you build the knowledge, confidence and expertise needed to support customers, contribute to organisational strategy and stay ahead of evolving industry expectations. The programme is designed specifically for financial services professionals and provides valuable insight into climate risk, regulation, governance and sustainability

We’re also delighted to share that 40% IFS Skillnet funding is available for a limited period to qualifying candidates, creating an excellent opportunity to gain this sought-after qualification at a significantly reduced cost.

Whether you’re considering enrolling or simply want to learn more about this evolving area, we’d be delighted to welcome you.

✅ Register for the taster session

✅ Learn more about the programme

The next programme begins on 9th September 2026 and runs for 13 weeks.

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Be the first to complete the new Fundamentals of AI in Insurance programme. 

Artificial intelligence is already transforming the insurance industry, from claims and customer service to fraud detection and compliance. If AI is not already impacting your role, it will in the future.

The Insurance Institute’s Fundamentals of AI in Insurance programme is designed specifically for the insurance sector and offers an opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence in this rapidly evolving area. No coding or IT background is required—just a practical introduction to how AI works, where it can go wrong, and how to use it responsibly.

Over six weeks, you will learn how to:

• Understand AI, generative AI and large language models

• Recognise how AI is being used across the insurance value chain

• Write more effective prompts for everyday insurance tasks

• Identify risks such as bias, hallucinations and over-reliance

• Understand the ethical, regulatory and governance responsibilities associated with AI

• Identify opportunities to use AI safely and effectively in your role

There are two programmes starting in September, with the first beginning on 8 September: Fundamentals of AI in Insurance

Assessment

There is no formal examination. To complete the programme, participants must attend three online workshops, complete the eLearning module and submit a short reflection.

Funding

A limited number of funded places are available for the September programme through Insurance Skillnet. Organisations that are members of the Insurance Skillnet network may be eligible for 20% funding towards the programme fee.