Postgraduate Diploma in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR), Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy) and MSCI ESG Manager. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance — 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$1,740 (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
Explain the role of the insurance sector in the sustainable transition.
Interpret the European sustainable finance regulatory framework applicable to insurers.
Integrate ESG criteria into underwriting policies.
Apply sustainability criteria in investment management.
Assess climate risk through scenario analysis.
Define governance structures and responsible social policies.
Develop an ESG policy and communicate it to stakeholders.
Who it's for
- Sustainability manager at an insurer who wants to specialise in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance.
- ESG investment analyst who wants to specialise in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance.
- Responsible underwriting officer who wants to specialise in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance.
- Climate risk manager who wants to specialise in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance.
- Sustainability reporting specialist who wants to specialise in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance.
- ESG consultant for the insurance sector who wants to specialise in ESG Policies Applied to Insurance.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter insurance companies.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1256 (sustainability risks in Solvency II)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1257 (sustainability preferences in the IDD)
- Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) of UNEP FI
- Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (sustainability due diligence)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Environmental, social and governance criteria1.2The dual role of insurance: investor and insurer1.3Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)1.4Paris Agreement and decarbonisation targets1.5Physical and transition risks1.6Financial and impact double materiality1.7Stakeholders and market expectations1.8Greenwashing and reputational risks1.9Sector initiatives and alliances1.10Case study: ESG diagnosis of an insurer
2.1EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance2.2SFDR Regulation 2019/20882.3Taxonomy Regulation 2020/8522.4CSRD Directive and ESRS standards2.5Integrating sustainability into Solvency II2.6Sustainability preferences in the IDD2.7EIOPA guidelines on climate change2.8DGSFP supervision of sustainability2.9CSDDD Directive on due diligence2.10Practice: matrix of regulatory obligations
3.1Sectoral exclusion policies3.2Coal, oil and gas in the insured portfolio3.3ESG criteria in risk selection3.4Due diligence on corporate clients3.5Insurance products with positive impact3.6Parametric insurance and climate resilience3.7Protection gap and insurance inclusion3.8Underwriting-associated emissions (PCAF)3.9Dialogue with clients in transition3.10Workshop: underwriting policy for the energy sector
4.1ESG integration in asset management4.2Exclusion, best-in-class and thematic approaches4.3Green bonds and the EuGB standard4.4Engagement and shareholder voting4.5Carbon footprint of the investment portfolio4.6Alignment with temperature scenarios4.7Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance4.8ESG rating providers and their limitations4.9Investment products under SFDR Articles 8 and 94.10Practice: ESG analysis of an investment portfolio
5.1NGFS scenarios and their use in insurance5.2Scenario analysis in the ORSA5.3Catastrophe and climate change models5.4Climate litigation risk5.5EIOPA climate stress tests5.6Impact on premiums and claims5.7Transition risk in investment portfolios5.8TCFD recommendations5.9Integration into risk appetite5.10Laboratory: climate scenario analysis on a portfolio
6.1Board responsibility for sustainability6.2Remuneration linked to ESG objectives6.3Control and sustainability functions6.4Diversity and equality in the organisation6.5Human rights in the value chain6.6Protection of vulnerable customers6.7Ethics in the use of data and algorithms6.8Anti-corruption and compliance policies6.9Corporate culture and internal training6.10Case study: ESG governance model
7.1Sustainability report under ESRS7.2SFDR disclosures at entity and product level7.3Taxonomy indicators for insurers7.4ISSB standards IFRS S1 and S27.5External verification and limited assurance7.6ESG data quality and traceability7.7Responsible communication and anti-greenwashing7.8ESG ratings and investor relations7.9Sustainability data management tools7.10Practice: draft SFDR disclosure for a product
8.1Materiality analysis of the entity8.2Defining objectives and commitments8.3Designing underwriting and investment policies8.4Measurable indicators and targets8.5Integration into risk management8.6Regulatory reporting plan8.7Implementation roadmap8.8Expected impact assessment8.9Written report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSCI ESG Manager, Bloomberg Terminal (ESG data), Workiva, Power BI, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real procedures for drafting a responsible underwriting policy, climate scenario analysis of a portfolio, and ESG materiality assessment. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the role of the insurance sector in the sustainable transition.
Interpret the European sustainable finance regulatory framework applicable to insurers.
Integrate ESG criteria into underwriting policies.
Apply sustainability criteria in investment management.
Assess climate risk through scenario analysis.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of 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 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MSCI ESG Manager, Bloomberg Terminal (ESG data), Workiva, Power BI and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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