CIIG Advanced Diploma

The exam is multiple-choice. The official body publishes the current number of questions, time allowed, and scoring method on its website. Expect questions that test applied knowledge across all seven syllabus domains rather than simple recall.

It is an advanced qualification, so questions assume prior knowledge of cargo insurance. Difficulty comes from applying clauses and principles to realistic scenarios. Candidates with day-to-day cargo experience find it manageable with focused study; newcomers should allow more time.

Retake rules, waiting periods, and any fees are set by the awarding body and can change. The official body publishes its current retake policy on its website. Check there before scheduling a resit, and confirm whether any time limit applies.

Most candidates need several weeks of structured study. Allocate more time to the heaviest domains: policy covers and Institute Cargo Clauses (20%) and the three 15% domains. A realistic plan is 60–80 hours, adjusted for your existing experience.

Start with cargo insurance fundamentals and the Institute Cargo Clauses, because underwriting and claims build on them. Then study international trade and export transactions, followed by underwriting, claims, regulation and ethics, and finally reinsurance and market practice. This order mirrors how cargo risks flow through a policy.

Candidates often lose marks by confusing the scope of different Institute Cargo Clauses, misapplying exclusions, or overlooking subrogation and claims procedure. Weakness in trade documentation also costs marks. Practise scenario questions and check your reasoning against the clause wording.

The syllabus weights are: International Trade and Export Transactions 15%; Cargo Insurance Fundamentals and Principles 15%; Marine Cargo Policy Covers, Clauses and Institute Cargo Clauses 20%; Cargo Underwriting and Risk Assessment 15%; Claims Handling, Loss Adjustment and Subrogation 15%; Regulation, Compliance and Ethics 10%; Reinsurance, Capacity and Market Practice 10%.

The awarding body publishes current fees, exam dates, duration, passing score, and administrative policies on its website. This page does not state those figures because they change. Always confirm details directly with the official body before booking.

No. This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the awarding body. Use it alongside official syllabus documents and your own practical experience.