Motor Insurance – Principles and Practice

Course Overview

Motor Insurance remains the most dynamic and customer-facing line of business in general insurance. It is not only compulsory by law but also pivotal to the public’s perception of the entire industry.

This comprehensive course develops professional competence in underwriting, claims management, regulatory compliance, product design, risk assessment, and the integration of digital and sustainable mobility trends — including electric vehicles (EVs), connected cars, usage-based insurance, and AI-driven claims automation.

Special focus is given to Kenya’s Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks) Act, Cap 405, the Insurance Act (Cap 487), and emerging regional frameworks under the EAC and COMESA, ensuring that learners can operate confidently within the evolving legal and technological landscape.

Suitability

This course is suitable for:

  • Insurance professionals and underwriters
  • Claims managers, adjusters, and assessors
  • Brokers and agents
  • Compliance officers and risk managers
  • Product designers and digital transformation leads

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the full spectrum of motor insurance principles, policies, and practices;
  • Interpret and apply the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks) Act, Cap 405 in real-life scenarios;
  • Evaluate risks using traditional and telematics-based underwriting methods;
  • Handle claims professionally, including those involving electric vehicles and digital fraud;
  • Design innovative, customer-centric, and sustainable motor-insurance solutions; and
    Align operations with regulatory, ethical, and environmental standards in Kenya and East Africa.

Module 1: Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

Module 2: Introduction to Motor Insurance

Module 3: Legal and Regulatory Framework (Kenya and East Africa)

Module 4: Motor Insurance Policies and Cover Types

Module 5: Motor Underwriting and Risk Assessment

Module 6: Motor Claims Management

Module 7: Motor Insurance Fraud and Prevention

Module 8: Reinsurance and Risk Management in Motor Insurance

Module 9: Customer Service and Marketing of Motor Insurance

Module 10: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends

Module 11: Case Studies, Ethics, and Professional Conduct

Price: $275

This Course includes:

   Text-based content

   6 Weeks