Advanced Professional Certificate in Event Insurance
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Event Insurance is a 100% online advanced professional certificate programme (1,500 hours, 12 months) for anyone who wants to build a career in event insurance. You learn through practical modules and real case studies, guided by tutors with industry experience, and finish with a capstone project.
New intake every two months · Interest-free payment plans · ESINEV certificate of completion (non-accredited training).
Overview
• Policy Design: You will gain skills to design tailored insurance policies that adapt to the specific needs of each event.
• Coverage Negotiation: You will master negotiation with insurers to obtain the best coverage at the best price.
• Policy Management: You will learn how to manage insurance policies throughout the life cycle of the event.
• Claims Management: You will gain skills to manage insurance claims effectively in the event of incidents.
• Regulatory Compliance: You will understand legal regulations related to event insurance and ensure compliance.
Our Advanced Professional Certificate in Event Insurance is a advanced professional programme designed to train professionals in insurance management applied to the events industry. This advanced professional certificate programme focuses on the understanding and application of insurance solutions necessary to mitigate risks and protect the interests of all parties involved in the planning and execution of events. Students gain essential skills in assessing insurance needs, negotiating policies and managing claims, ensuring events run safely and smoothly.
Studying from Australia
This programme is delivered 100% online in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Auckland — and fit your learning around work. The skills covered apply directly to events across Australia, from conferences and exhibitions to weddings and festivals. Fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD) and can be spread with interest-free instalments.
About your certificate
ESINEV programmes are non-degree professional training delivered 100% online. On completion you receive an ESINEV certificate of completion. ESINEV is a private online training provider: this programme is not an Australian degree or AQF qualification, and is not accredited by TEQSA or ASQA.
Your learning path
Curriculum
A 1,500-hour program delivered across 10 modules on risk management and insurance applied to events, from exposure analysis to claims management.
Submodule 1.1. The concept and principles of insurance
Explains risk pooling, uncertainty, utmost good faith and insurable interest in the insurance contract.
Submodule 1.2. Risk, hazard and exposure
Distinguishes the key concepts for assessing an event's exposure to loss.
Submodule 1.3. The risk management cycle
Applies risk identification, analysis, treatment and monitoring according to ISO 31000.
Submodule 1.4. Risk treatment strategies
Compares avoiding, reducing, retaining and transferring risks when planning an event.
Submodule 1.5. Insurance market players
Identifies insurers, reinsurers, brokers, agents and specialist underwriters.
Submodule 1.6. The Lloyd's market and specialty risks
Covers how unique entertainment risks are underwritten in specialist markets.
Submodule 1.7. Basic insurance terminology
Masters concepts such as premium, sum insured, deductible, limit and sublimit.
Submodule 1.8. Insurance supervision and regulation
Covers the role of the insurance supervisor and distribution regulations.
Submodule 1.9. Risk profile by event type
Compares the risks of conferences, concerts, festivals, trade shows and sporting events.
Submodule 1.10. Risk culture in event organizations
Promotes risk awareness among production and management teams.
Submodule 2.1. Insurance contract law
Analyzes the rights and obligations of the policyholder, the insured and the insurer.
Submodule 2.2. Elements of the policy
Interprets the general, specific and special conditions of a policy.
Submodule 2.3. Risk disclosure and questionnaires
Completes underwriting questionnaires without omissions that could affect cover.
Submodule 2.4. Limiting and defining clauses
Distinguishes clauses that limit rights from those that define the risk covered.
Submodule 2.5. Common exclusions in event policies
Identifies exclusions for war, terrorism, pandemics, cyber risk and gross negligence.
Submodule 2.6. Deductibles, excesses and coinsurance
Calculates the impact of deductibles and the insured's share of losses.
Submodule 2.7. Period of cover and territorial scope
Aligns setup, event and teardown dates with the insured period.
Submodule 2.8. Increase and decrease in risk
Manages notifications to the insurer when the event changes significantly.
Submodule 2.9. Premium payment and the effects of non-payment
Covers the consequences of non-payment of the premium on the validity of the policy.
Submodule 2.10. Limitation periods and legal deadlines
Monitors deadlines for notifying claims and bringing legal action.
Submodule 3.1. The organizer's general liability
Analyzes cover for bodily injury and property damage caused to third parties.
Submodule 3.2. Mandatory liability insurance for shows
Reviews the minimum limits required by public entertainment regulations.
Submodule 3.3. Employer's liability
Covers claims by workers for workplace accidents during the event.
Submodule 3.4. Product liability
Protects against damage caused by food, drinks or merchandise.
Submodule 3.5. Professional liability
Covers errors or omissions in event organization and consulting services.
Submodule 3.6. Cross liability
Manages claims between co-insured parties such as suppliers and subcontractors.
Submodule 3.7. Directors and officers (D&O) liability
Covers insurance for directors of organizing companies and associations.
Submodule 3.8. Per-claim and annual aggregate limits
Sizes insured limits according to capacity, activity and contractual requirements.
Submodule 3.9. Insurance certificates and additional insureds
Manages the certificates required by venues, local authorities and clients.
Submodule 3.10. Analysis of liability rulings
Studies real cases of claims arising from incidents at events.
Submodule 4.1. Event cancellation insurance
Analyzes cover for cancellation, postponement, interruption and reduced attendance.
Submodule 4.2. Covered risks and excluded causes
Distinguishes covered external causes from excluded voluntary or financial decisions.
Submodule 4.3. Adverse weather
Assesses weather cover for outdoor events and trigger criteria.
Submodule 4.4. Non-appearance of performers and speakers
Insures against the absence of key talent due to illness, accident or force majeure.
Submodule 4.5. Communicable diseases and pandemics
Reviews how cover and exclusions have evolved after recent health crises.
Submodule 4.6. Terrorism and threat of attack
Covers specific terrorism and threat cover for mass events.
Submodule 4.7. National mourning and venue closure
Analyzes cover for official mourning, closure by the authorities or damage to the venue.
Submodule 4.8. Calculating unrecoverable expenses
Determines the sum insured based on committed expenses and forecast revenue.
Submodule 4.9. Net revenue and profit cover
Distinguishes between protecting costs and protecting revenue and expected margin.
Submodule 4.10. Parametric insurance for events
Covers parametric rain or temperature insurance with automatic payouts.
Submodule 5.1. Insuring audiovisual and technical equipment
Protects sound, lighting and video equipment against damage and theft.
Submodule 5.2. Contractors' all-risks insurance for installation
Covers damage during the setup and teardown of structures and sets.
Submodule 5.3. Insuring stands and exhibition materials
Insures stands, exhibited products and promotional materials at trade shows.
Submodule 5.4. Nail-to-nail fine art insurance
Applies fine art cover from origin until return.
Submodule 5.5. Cargo insurance
Insures domestic and international shipments of event materials.
Submodule 5.6. Musical instrument insurance
Covers specific insurance for performers' and orchestras' instruments.
Submodule 5.7. Damage to the venue and tenant's liability
Covers damage caused to the rented venue while the space is in use.
Submodule 5.8. Insurance for vehicles and temporary fleets
Reviews cover for production vehicles, shuttles and attendee transport.
Submodule 5.9. Valuing insured property
Calculates replacement values and avoids underinsurance of equipment and materials.
Submodule 5.10. Inventories and property documentation
Organizes photographic and documentary inventories to facilitate claims payments.
Submodule 6.1. Accident insurance for participants
Designs accident cover for attendees, volunteers and athletes.
Submodule 6.2. Travel assistance insurance
Protects delegates with medical assistance, repatriation and incident management.
Submodule 6.3. Travel insurance for groups and incentives
Structures group policies for incentive trips and international conferences.
Submodule 6.4. Attendee trip cancellation insurance
Offers optional cancellation cover at event registration.
Submodule 6.5. Accident insurance for staff and volunteers
Complies with insurance obligations for volunteers and collaborators.
Submodule 6.6. Health insurance for posted staff
Ensures healthcare for production crews working abroad.
Submodule 6.7. Kidnap and ransom insurance
Covers K&R insurance for events and travel in high-risk destinations.
Submodule 6.8. Duty of care and the corporate traveler
Integrates the duty of care into the management of event travel insurance.
Submodule 6.9. Insurance for participatory sporting events
Reviews insurance requirements for races, competitions and mass participation events.
Submodule 6.10. Selling insurance to attendees
Covers the legal requirements for offering insurance with ticket sales.
Submodule 7.1. Cyber risk at events
Analyzes cover for cyberattacks, platform outages and data leaks.
Submodule 7.2. Risks of hybrid and virtual events
Insures technical failures in the event's streaming and virtual platforms.
Submodule 7.3. Data protection liability
Covers insurable fines and expenses arising from privacy breaches.
Submodule 7.4. Reputational risk and crisis management
Covers insurance for crisis communication expenses after an incident.
Submodule 7.5. Insurance for drones at events
Complies with the liability insurance obligation for drone operators.
Submodule 7.6. Pyrotechnics, special effects and hazardous activities
Insures hazardous activities with specific underwriting conditions.
Submodule 7.7. Climate risks and climate change
Assesses how extreme weather changes premiums and available cover.
Submodule 7.8. Surety and guarantee insurance
Uses guarantees and surety bonds in event tenders and contracts.
Submodule 7.9. Credit insurance and bad debt
Protects the income statement against non-payment by clients and sponsors.
Submodule 7.10. Bespoke insurance programs
Designs combined cover for unique, high-value events.
Submodule 8.1. Analyzing insurance needs
Prepares an exposure map to define the cover required.
Submodule 8.2. The role of the insurance broker
Explains the duties, remuneration and liability of the specialist broker.
Submodule 8.3. Underwriting and quotation process
Prepares underwriting information and requests comparable quotes.
Submodule 8.4. Technical comparison of offers
Compares cover, exclusions, limits and deductibles beyond price.
Submodule 8.5. Master programs and local policies
Structures international programs with coordinated local policies.
Submodule 8.6. Insurance in supplier contracts
Requires minimum cover and certificates from suppliers and subcontractors.
Submodule 8.7. Contractual risk transfer
Coordinates indemnity and insurance clauses in event contracts.
Submodule 8.8. Event insurance budget
Integrates the cost of insurance into the budget and analyzes its efficiency.
Submodule 8.9. Self-insurance and risk retention
Assesses when it makes sense to retain risks through deductibles or own funds.
Submodule 8.10. Renewing and reviewing programs
Reviews insurance programs after each edition and adjusts cover.
Submodule 9.1. Initial notification of a claim
Notifies the claim on time with the necessary information and evidence.
Submodule 9.2. Documenting and proving the loss
Gathers invoices, reports, photographs and records to substantiate the loss.
Submodule 9.3. Loss assessment and adjustment
Works with loss assessors and adjusters on valuing the claim.
Submodule 9.4. Quantifying cancellation losses
Calculates unrecoverable expenses and lost revenue with accounting support.
Submodule 9.5. Managing third-party claims
Coordinates the defense against attendee claims with the insurer.
Submodule 9.6. Declined claims and disputes
Analyzes reasons for denial and prepares arguments for a claim.
Submodule 9.7. Policyholder protection and complaint channels
Covers customer service departments, the insurance ombudsman and legal action.
Submodule 9.8. Subrogation and recovery
Explains the insurer's subrogation against liable third parties.
Submodule 9.9. Lessons learned from real claims
Analyzes cases of cancellations and accidents at major events.
Submodule 9.10. Loss indicators
Measures the frequency, severity and loss ratio of the insurance program.
Submodule 10.1. Risk management in an events company
Defines the risk manager's role and position in the organization.
Submodule 10.2. Event risk map and matrix
Builds a risk matrix with probability, impact and control measures.
Submodule 10.3. Event continuity plan
Designs contingency and continuity plans for critical scenarios.
Submodule 10.4. Integrating security, legal matters and insurance
Coordinates emergency planning, contracts and insurance in a shared strategy.
Submodule 10.5. Data analytics for risk management
Uses historical data and models to anticipate risks and negotiate premiums.
Submodule 10.6. Insurance program KPIs
Measures the total cost of risk, loss ratio and effective cover for the event.
Submodule 10.7. Communicating risks to management and clients
Presents clear risk reports to support decision-making.
Submodule 10.8. Trends in the event insurance market
Analyzes market capacity, insurtech and new cover in the sector.
Submodule 10.9. Preparing the final master's project
Defines the event to be studied, the methodology and the deliverables.
Submodule 10.10. Defending the project before the assessment panel
Prepares the oral presentation and technical defense of the final project.
Design of a comprehensive risk management and insurance program for a real or simulated event, with a risk matrix, selected cover, a comparison of offers, a budget, a continuity plan, a claims protocol and KPIs, defended before an assessment panel.
How you learn
Virtual campus available 24/7 on any device.
Personal follow-up and feedback on your work.
Flexible schedule that fits around your job.
Apply what you learn to a real events case.
Nearby You will get the support of our highly trained teachers, who will expedite your academic development, as well as the guidance of a backup mentor to assist you in achieving your goals.
Practical Our academic virtual space will be your main educational platform, where you will find all the programs you will take. In addition, you will have access to the electronic library, an online society to interact with other trainees and support accessible at all times.
Career paths
• Risk Assessors: Some choose roles as risk assessors, identifying and evaluating risks in events.
• Insurance Brokers: Others become insurance brokers who negotiate and sell insurance policies to event organisers.
• Insurance Claims Managers: They can also work on managing insurance claims in the event of incidents at events.
• Regulatory Compliance Advisors: Some specialise in regulatory compliance related to event insurance.
Admissions
- Request information
Leave your details and an adviser will contact you.
- Guidance call
We review your profile and career goals.
- Enrolment and access
Secure your place and get access to the campus.
Subsequently, an advisory meeting will be scheduled focused on answering your questions. questions and clarify any uncertainties you may have.
Finally, a second call will be held in which all your concerns will be resolved and you will receive personalized guidance regarding everything you require.
Documentation If the program fits you, proceed to apply for your candidacy by sending the specific documentation to your personal advisor. If the project is to your liking, continue with the application for your candidacy , sending us the following documentation.
• Admission form
• Photocopy of your ID
• Curriculum vitae
• Previous studies
• Letter recommendation (optional)
Requirements to study Formalization of the place reservation through our different payment methods
• Direct debit.
• Credit card.
• Virtual payment.
Fees & payment
Indicative instalment. Please confirm payment terms with the admissions team.
At Esinev Education in collaboration with ISEIE Innovation School, we are dedicated to ensuring your future by offering you a wide range of scholarships and financial aid so that you can receive the best education without obstacles. Our scholarships and grants are available to everyone, regardless of your profile, as we have various options to adapt to your personal circumstances. Explore all the information about our scholarships and aid, and choose the one that best suits your needs to ensure your academic training.
Academic excellence The scholarship for Students with an outstanding academic record is awarded to those students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their studies. This scholarship recognises and rewards the effort, dedication and academic achievements of outstanding students.
Scholarship for people over 45 The scholarship for People over 45 is a unique opportunity designed specifically for people who want to resume their higher studies after having passed a certain stage of their life. This scholarship is aimed at those individuals who, despite not having had the opportunity to obtain a university education at the time, wish to acquire new knowledge and skills to advance their career or explore new professional horizons.
Scholarship for those under 25 The scholarship for young people under 25 is designed to support this specific age group in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides opportunities and financial resources to help young people overcome economic barriers and access quality education. We value the potential and commitment of young people in their academic and professional development, which is why this scholarship is awarded to those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, as well as strong motivation and dedication to achieve their educational goals. We are committed to supporting talented young people and providing them with the necessary tools so they can make the most of their potential and achieve a successful future.
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Large Family The scholarship is specially designed for those students who belong to a large family, recognising and supporting the special circumstances they face in terms of financial resources and family responsibilities.
Self-Employed Scholarship The “Self-Employed Scholarship” is financial aid designed to support entrepreneurs and self-employed workers in their professional development and business growth. This scholarship offers financial support to cover expenses related to the training, advice and resources necessary to strengthen your business skills and competencies.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an official degree?
On completion you receive an ESINEV certificate. It is not an official degree; recognition can be assessed depending on the programme you complete and local regulations.
How long is it and how many hours?
Duration: 12 months. Study load: 1,500 hours, designed to fit around your work.
Is it taught online?
Yes. It is 100% online, with a virtual campus, downloadable materials and tutoring from industry professionals.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Payment: 11 months. The admissions team will confirm the terms.
When can I start?
New intakes open every two months. Request information to secure a place in the next one.
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