International Insurance Education Certification

When it comes to commercial risk programs, Zurich is known for its ability to design, build and service multinational insurance programs. Our unique International Programs from Zurich (IPZ) certification plays a key role in these capabilities, providing our team members with an extensive understanding of global risk programs, from Middle Market packages to custom, bespoke solutions.

IPZ International Insurance Education Certification Training Topics

Is a master policy needed? How does the program structure affect local Claims servicing? What are the tax implications of admitted vs. non-admitted policies? Our IPZ certification training addresses these and other technical topics, including:

• How to structure an international program, including leveling out differences in conditions and limits to provide a consistent standard of insurance protection and service worldwide
• Regulatory compliance including Out of Territory (OOT) and admitted premium tax considerations
• International servicing, including Risk Engineering basics and centralized program management
• Claims management, including cross-border money movement after a claim
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About the IPZ International Insurance Education Certification

As part of our service commitment, any Zurich team member who works on international programs, anywhere in the world, must complete this rigorous process. This ensures global consistency regarding the expertise of our international professionals, regardless of where they work (e.g., Underwriting, Claims, Servicing, Sales, Risk Engineering, etc.). Our IPZ certification requires:

• Approximately 15 hours self-study
• 15 hours of in-person classroom training
• One-on-one assessments with an international expert or trainer
• Additional learning paths based on the role, with eight hours of additional training required for Property, Casualty, Middle Market and other functions
• A two-hour final exam resulting in IPZ certification

With Zurich, you can have confidence that you have the international expertise you need — backed by Zurich's leadership position in service, claims and compliance.