Course in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation
Online 300-hour course in marine insurance fraud investigation. 6 modules covering Spanish Maritime Navigation Law 14/2014, Institute Cargo Clauses 2009 and Lloyd’s List Intelligence Seasearcher. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation — studying from Canada
Canada has a major insurance and financial services sector, with headquarters and operations concentrated in Toronto and Montréal. Insurers and reinsurers rely on actuarial science, risk modelling and data analytics for pricing, reserving and capital management. Federal and provincial regulators oversee solvency, conduct and consumer protection. Engineers and data specialists with risk and modelling skills find roles at insurers, brokers, consultancies and regulatory bodies.
Fees for Canada: C$1,240 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for insurance and actuarial data work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by a national body in Canada. Actuarial credentials in Canada are governed by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, and actuarial practice is regulated under provincial and federal rules. A private engineering qualification does not confer these credentials, so confirm recognition with employers or the relevant body yourself.
How might this qualification be used by employers in Canada in insurance or risk roles?
Insurers, banks and risk teams in Canada may value engineering-based data analysis and risk modelling skills, but how they regard a private qualification is their decision. Hiring in these sectors often depends on experience, professional exams and specific credentials. Your final project can serve as evidence of applied skills, though it does not guarantee any role or salary outcome.
What are the practical demands of studying this online from Canada?
Study is fully online and in English, and no student visa is required if you study from home. Programme lengths range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so consider how many hours a week you can commit alongside work. You are assigned a technical tutor for support. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some students receive employer sponsorship, which is possible but not guaranteed.
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What you will be able to do
Recognise the types of fraud affecting hulls and cargo.
Apply the legal framework and the limits of marine investigation.
Analyse commercial and transport documentation to detect inconsistencies.
Use AIS data and maritime intelligence in investigations.
Coordinate field investigations with surveyors and correspondents.
Decide on cover and carry out recovery actions.
Design preventive measures in marine underwriting.
Who it's for
- Marine fraud investigator who wishes to specialise in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation.
- Average adjuster who wishes to specialise in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation.
- Marine surveyor who wishes to specialise in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation.
- Hull and cargo underwriter who wishes to specialise in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation.
- Maritime lawyer who wishes to specialise in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation.
- Marine recoveries manager who wishes to specialise in Marine Insurance Fraud Investigation.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter marine insurance.
What you'll work with
- Law 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation
- Institute Cargo Clauses 2009
- Institute Time Clauses Hulls 1983
- Marine Insurance Act 1906 (United Kingdom)
- Hague-Visby Rules
- Criminal Code, art. 248 (fraud)
- Law 5/2014 on Private Security
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of fraud in cargo and hull1.2Document fraud and forgery1.3Phantom cargo and false bills of lading1.4Over-valuation and double insurance1.5Scuttling and induced stranding1.6Diversion and sale of cargo1.7Parties involved and their roles1.8Industry vocabulary and acronyms1.9Cost of fraud to the market1.10Exercise: identifying warning signs in a claim file
2.1The insured’s duty of disclosure2.2Legal consequences of fraud2.3The insurer’s burden of proof2.4Data protection in investigations2.5Lawfulness of evidence2.6Collaboration with authorities and other insurers2.7Anti-money laundering regulations2.8International sanctions and their verification2.9Criminal complaints and their consequences2.10Practice: legal limits of an investigation
3.1Bills of lading and their verification3.2Commercial invoices and sales contracts3.3Certificates of origin and inspection3.4Customs documents and their consistency3.5Vessel and voyage records3.6Tracking and position data3.7Indicators of document manipulation3.8Verification with third parties and registers3.9Reconstruction of the commercial transaction3.10Practice: document analysis of a case
4.1Inspection of the vessel and cargo4.2Coordination with local correspondents4.3Interviews with crew and third parties4.4Technical analysis of damage and its compatibility4.5Laboratory testing4.6Chain of custody of evidence4.7Investigation of cargo ownership4.8Financial analysis of the transaction4.9Investigation report4.10Practice: investigation plan for a loss
5.1Assessment of the evidence gathered5.2Decision to reject and its reasoning5.3Negotiation and settlement agreements5.4Legal action and arbitration5.5Recovery and actions against responsible parties5.6Communication with reinsurers5.7Prevention: underwriting and controls5.8Alert lists and their lawful use5.9Training of underwriters and claims handlers5.10Practice: reasoned decision report
6.1Selection of the case and its indicators6.2Documentary investigation plan6.3Field investigation plan6.4Analysis of the evidence6.5Legal assessment of the position6.6Reasoned decision and strategy6.7Proposed preventive measures6.8Fraud control indicators6.9Case file report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 Lloyd’s List Intelligence Seasearcher, MarineTraffic, Windward, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case work is based on real procedures for analysing bills of lading and documentation, reconstructing routes using AIS data, and cases of vessel and cargo losses. Assessment is continuous by module, 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.
Recognise the types of fraud affecting hulls and cargo.
Apply the legal framework and the limits of marine investigation.
Analyse commercial and transport documentation to detect inconsistencies.
Use AIS data and maritime intelligence in investigations.
Coordinate field investigations with surveyors and correspondents.
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 reading.
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 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That amounts to between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Lloyd’s List Intelligence Seasearcher, MarineTraffic, Windward and i2 Analyst’s Notebook. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the transfer policy when you enrol.
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