Course in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups
Online 300 h course in evaluating insurtech start-ups. 6 modules covering Law 28/2022 on promoting the ecosystem of emerging companies, Law 7/2020 on the digital transformation of the financial system (sandbox) and advanced Excel (valuation models). Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups — studying from Australia
Australia has a mature insurance and superannuation sector, with major insurers, reinsurers and financial institutions relying heavily on actuarial analysis and risk modelling. Engineers and data specialists contribute to catastrophe modelling, telematics-based pricing and claims analytics, particularly given the country's exposure to bushfire, flood and cyclone risk. The regulatory environment is shaped by prudential oversight and consumer protection frameworks. Employers include general and life insurers, consultancies, reinsurance firms and government risk agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$712 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does this programme lead to recognition by the Actuaries Institute or another Australian professional body?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Actuaries Institute, Engineers Australia or any national body. The Actuaries Institute sets its own examination and membership requirements, which a private qualification does not replace. Recognition for any role is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so confirm their requirements before enrolling.
Which Australian insurers and risk employers might consider this training?
Insurers, reinsurers, banks, consultancies and risk management teams in Australia employ people with data and risk skills. Whether they consider a private engineering qualification relevant depends on the role and their own hiring policy. Your demonstrated skills, portfolio and final project are often what matter most to them.
Is the course manageable while working, and can my employer fund it?
Yes, the programmes are delivered entirely online in English, with an assigned technical tutor, so you can fit study around work from Australia. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the total hours for your chosen programme and agree a realistic weekly schedule before you start.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the team, product and market of an insurtech start-up.
Interpret metrics such as CAC, LTV, churn rate and combined ratio.
Build an economic model and a preliminary valuation of the company.
Identify regulatory risks arising from insurance distribution and DORA.
Assess third-party dependency and information security.
Negotiate the essential terms of an investment or collaboration agreement.
Design a monitoring plan with indicators after the investment.
Who it's for
- Insurtech venture capital analyst who wishes to specialise in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups.
- Insurance innovation manager who wishes to specialise in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups.
- Start-up partnerships manager who wishes to specialise in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups.
- Corporate development analyst who wishes to specialise in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups.
- Technology due diligence consultant who wishes to specialise in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups.
- Corporate accelerator manager who wishes to specialise in Evaluating Insurtech Start-ups.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter insurance companies.
What you'll work with
- Law 28/2022 on promoting the ecosystem of emerging companies
- Law 7/2020 on the digital transformation of the financial system (sandbox)
- Directive (EU) 2016/97 on insurance distribution (IDD)
- Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (DORA)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Directive 2009/138/EC (Solvency II), Art. 49 outsourcing
- International Valuation Standards (IVS)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What distinguishes an insurance start-up1.2Models: carrier-owned, agent and provider1.3Maturity stages and their financing1.4Players: funds, accelerators and corporates1.5Reasons for evaluating a start-up1.6Differences between evaluating for investment or for collaboration1.7Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.8Available information sources1.9Common evaluator biases1.10Exercise: defining the evaluation thesis
2.1Competence of the founding team2.2Sector and technical experience2.3Problem addressed and its relevance2.4Value proposition and differentiation2.5Market size and initial segment2.6Direct and indirect competition2.7Actual product status and maturity2.8Dependence on insurer partners2.9Intellectual property and defensibility2.10Practice: product and market analysis
3.1Growth and retention metrics3.2Acquisition cost and customer value3.3Insurance technical metrics: loss ratio and expenses3.4Quality of the underwritten portfolio3.5Unit margin and path to profitability3.6Cash burn and financial runway3.7Capital structure and dilution3.8Projections and verification of assumptions3.9Warning signs in the figures3.10Practice: critical review of a financial model
4.1Required authorisations and their status4.2Dependence on an insurer or reinsurer4.3Compliance in distribution and data protection4.4Use of artificial intelligence and its framework4.5Solvency and capital requirements where applicable4.6Operational and supplier risk4.7Platform cybersecurity4.8Litigation and contingencies4.9Preparedness for regulatory change4.10Practice: due diligence checklist
5.1Valuation and applicable methods5.2Structure of the investment or agreement5.3Common clauses and their effect5.4Collaboration agreements with insurers5.5Pilot test as a preliminary step5.6Milestones, governance and monitoring5.7Cultural and operational integration5.8Exit scenarios5.9Documentation of the decision5.10Practice: recommendation report
6.1Choosing the start-up and the objective6.2Team, product and market analysis6.3Review of metrics and economic model6.4Regulatory and operational due diligence6.5Valuation and proposed structure6.6Milestones and monitoring plan6.7Identified risks and mitigation6.8Reasoned recommendation6.9Analysis report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
Fully online training (100 %) on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (valuation models), PitchBook, Crunchbase, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real simulated investment committee procedures, due diligence of real emerging companies, cohort analysis and unit metrics. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the team, product and market of an insurtech start-up.
Interpret metrics such as CAC, LTV, churn rate and combined ratio.
Build an economic model and a preliminary valuation of the company.
Identify regulatory risks arising from insurance distribution and DORA.
Assess third-party dependency and information security.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 h in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses advanced Excel (valuation models), PitchBook, Crunchbase, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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