Specialized Workshops

In addition to the our other programs, we also offer specialized workshops to address specific needs within the insurance industry and the business community as a whole.

Often these programs can also be customized by our industry experts to accommodate the needs of corporate clients, and can be delivered either at a client's location or in one of the Center's classrooms at 101 Murray Street, near the heart of the financial district in Manhattan. 

Our Fall 2009 offerings include:

  • NEW COURSE! Fundamentals of Enterprise  Risk Management: The Rating Agency Approach
    This one day workshop, delivered by Jones Strategy Consulting, Inc. in partnership with the Center for Professional Education, is geared towards insurance company staff, often in finance, actuarial, or underwriting areas. who want to develop a better understanding of ERM and how it can manage risk more effectively and support the company's strategic plans.

    The course will cover:
  • What ERM is and Why it is Important
  • Key Insurer Risks
  • ERM Applications
  • External Constituents and Effective Risk Communication
  • Breakout Session: Benchmarking ERM capabilities

    Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management  will meet on Thursday, September 17 from 9:00 am  - 5:00 pm, and offers 8 NY Continuing Education credits. The course fee is $795.
  • NEW COURSE!  Practical Risk Metrics for the ERM Manager
    Unseen risk exposures have developed into mounting losses for corporations across the world. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is recognized as a potentially effective way of managing current and future risks by major rating agencies, insurers, and risk managers, among others. However, what may look effective in principle may be challenging to understand and implement in practice.

    This one day workshop helps establish practical risk metrics for ERM programs. A portfolio approace to risk allows ERM managers to see correlations, domino effects, offsets, and the overall interplay between risks. Simply aggregating risks across the enterprise, however, creates unusual "skewness" in the way risks net out. This can distort traditional risk metrics.

    Workshop participants will acquire an understnading of several concepts and metrics for enterprise-wide risk. Participants will use actual data to apply concepts and metrics, in an Excel platform, and thus understnd how risk behaves across the enterprise. Anyone wishing to bring his own data and computer can email the workshop instructor for advice during or after the workshop. The workshop will be limited to 10 participants.

    Practical Risk Metrics for the ERM Manager will meetin on Friday, October 16 from 9:00 am - 5a;00 pm. The course fee is $1,195.

  We also offer:

  • Certificate in the Business of Insurance
    In an increasingly competitive business environment, people who continually acquire new knowledge and improve their skills maintain a considerable advantage. The Center for Professional Education at St. John’s University has developed the Certificate in the Business of Insurance for individuals who wish to expand their breadth of knowledge of the insurance industry. This program provides a comprehensive overview of the major concepts and areas of expertise that are the fundamental aspects of the industry. 

    For Fall 2009, Business of Insurance will meet on four Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., starting October 8. This program can also be tailored for corporate clients who wish to expose their employees to specific aspects of this complex industry.
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  • Marine Cargo Loss Adjusting
    This 12-week program is part of our Certificate in Marine Insurance. The program is designed to appeal to both newcomers to the marine industry as well as those already experienced in the field. Students can include underwriters, claims handlers, brokers, attorneys, or those directly involved in the management of various marine operations;

    Some of the areas covered are:
  • The Basics of the Cargo Policy
  • Limited Coverages under Basic Policy
  • Policy Exclusions and Warranties
  • Common Conditions under Policy Needs
  • Functions of Marine Cargo Loss Adjusting and Damage Surveryors
  • Duration of Risk
  • Investigation and Adjustment of Losses

    Marine Cargo Loss Adjusting meets on 12 Tuesday evenings beginning September 15, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. The course fee is $1,445 and includes all course materials.

For information on these and other programs, or to inquire about developing a new program to accommodate your needs, please call (212) 277-5161or email cpe@stjohns.edu.