CIIG Diploma case studies
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The CIIG Diploma - commonly written CIIG, and referred to by some candidates as the CII Group Diploma - is an advanced, postgraduate-level insurance qualification. It is aimed at people who already hold a foundational insurance qualification or have several years of technical experience, and who are moving into senior technical, underwriting, claims, compliance or management roles. The CIIG Diploma case studies are 5 cases and about 2,220 words.
1Substation Fire, Backup Failure and Business Interruption
A commercial property policy covers a Leeds data-centre operator for fire, storm and business interruption. The policy excludes 'loss, damage, liability or interruption caused by or arising from failure of, or interruption to, a public electricity supply'.
481 words, about 2 min2Fleet Renewal, an HSE Conviction and Fair Presentation
A commercial motor fleet policy is due for renewal. The insured, a haulage company with 45 vehicles, completes a proposal form that asks: 'Have any directors or partners been convicted of any offence in the last five years?' The managing director was prosecuted in 2023 by the Health and Safety Executive after a forklift injury and fined £18,000; the conviction is unspent.
463 words, about 2 min3Renewing a Growing Van Fleet with Poor Telematics
An underwriting team is renewing a motor fleet for a renewable-energy installer with 28 vans and 6 cars. The fleet has grown 40% in two years, driver turnover is high, and telematics show 14% of journeys exceed 75 mph and several late-night trips.
436 words, about 2 min4Supermarket Slip, Contractor Responsibility and Quantum
A 68-year-old self-employed bookkeeper slips on a wet floor in a supermarket. A roof leak had been reported twice that week; a cleaning contractor had placed a wet-floor sign, but a staff member moved it to reach a pallet.
421 words, about 2 min5Catastrophe Reinsurance, Risk Appetite and Growth
A UK mutual insurer writes £420m of household and commercial property premium. Its current catastrophe excess-of-loss programme is £60m xs £40m, with a 1-in-200-year gross loss estimated at £310m.
419 words, about 2 min