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Course in Mediation and Arbitration in Transport Insurance

Online 300-hour course in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance. 6 modules covering Law 5/2012 on mediation in civil and commercial matters, Law 60/2003 on Arbitration and Microsoft Teams (virtual mediation rooms). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate

Course in Mediation and Arbitration in Transport Insurance — 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

  • Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
  • Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)
  • Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
  • Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)

Typical roles

  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Data Scientist – Insurance
  • Reserving Analyst

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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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the typical sources of conflict in transport insurance.

02

Prepare a case by assessing facts, cover and amount.

03

Apply negotiation and mediation techniques to insurance disputes.

04

Distinguish between national and international arbitration procedures.

05

Draft mediation and arbitration submission clauses.

06

Explain the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards.

07

Design measures to prevent future disputes with policyholders and third parties.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Transport insurance mediator looking to specialise in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance.
  • Maritime and transport lawyer looking to specialise in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance.
  • Transport claims adjuster looking to specialise in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance.
  • Recovery manager looking to specialise in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance.
  • Commercial arbitrator looking to specialise in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance.
  • Insurer legal adviser looking to specialise in mediation and arbitration in transport insurance.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter transport insurance.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Law 5/2012 on mediation in civil and commercial matters
  • Law 60/2003 on Arbitration
  • Directive 2008/52/EC on mediation
  • New York Convention of 1958
  • Law 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation
  • LMAA Terms 2021 (London Maritime Arbitrators Association)
  • CMR Convention (international road transport)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Parties involved in a transport dispute
  2. 1.2Typical origin of conflict: damage, delay and loss
  3. 1.3Documents that determine liability
  4. 1.4Carrier's limits of liability
  5. 1.5Claim and limitation periods
  6. 1.6Court proceedings and their drawbacks
  7. 1.7Overview of alternative methods
  8. 1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms
  9. 1.9Legal framework for alternative methods
  10. 1.10Exercise: identifying the appropriate route for a case
  1. 2.1Complete document gathering
  2. 2.2Expert report and its role
  3. 2.3Realistic assessment of the position
  4. 2.4Analysis of the best alternative to a negotiated agreement
  5. 2.5Quantification of the claim
  6. 2.6Expected costs of each route
  7. 2.7Deadlines and their effect on strategy
  8. 2.8Selecting the representative or lawyer
  9. 2.9Preparing the client or policyholder
  10. 2.10Practical: preparing a real case
  1. 3.1Choosing the mediator and their profile
  2. 3.2Phases of the mediation procedure
  3. 3.3Joint and private sessions
  4. 3.4Conflict management techniques
  5. 3.5Confidentiality and its scope
  6. 3.6The role of the expert in mediation
  7. 3.7Drafting the agreement and its enforceability
  8. 3.8When to withdraw from mediation
  9. 3.9Costs and apportionment
  10. 3.10Practical: mediation simulation
  1. 4.1Arbitration agreement in transport contracts
  2. 4.2Sector arbitration institutions
  3. 4.3Appointment and challenge of arbitrators
  4. 4.4Procedure, evidence and deadlines
  5. 4.5Arbitration ex aequo et bono and under law
  6. 4.6The award and its reasoning
  7. 4.7Enforcement and international recognition
  8. 4.8Annulment of the award
  9. 4.9Cost and time comparison with litigation
  10. 4.10Practical: drafting an arbitration clause
  1. 5.1Negotiating the settlement agreement
  2. 5.2Confidentiality and waiver clauses
  3. 5.3Payment, guarantees and compliance
  4. 5.4Effect of the agreement on recovery
  5. 5.5Recording and learning from cases
  6. 5.6Improving contracts to prevent disputes
  7. 5.7Recommended contractual clauses
  8. 5.8Training of sales teams
  9. 5.9Litigation indicators
  10. 5.10Practical: conflict prevention plan
  1. 6.1Choosing the transport conflict
  2. 6.2Document and liability analysis
  3. 6.3Assessment of position and alternatives
  4. 6.4Chosen resolution strategy
  5. 6.5Preparing the mediation or arbitration
  6. 6.6Settlement proposal
  7. 6.7Prevention plan for the future
  8. 6.8Monitoring indicators
  9. 6.9Case report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online 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, so it can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Teams (virtual mediation rooms), Smartsettle ONE, Advanced Excel (claims quantification), iManage, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures, simulated mediation sessions, drafting of arbitration agreements and practical cargo claim cases. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Choosing the transport conflict

Identify the typical sources of conflict in transport insurance.

Document and liability analysis

Prepare a case by assessing facts, cover and amount.

Assessment of position and alternatives

Apply negotiation and mediation techniques to insurance disputes.

Chosen resolution strategy

Distinguish between national and international arbitration procedures.

Preparing the mediation or arbitration

Draft mediation and arbitration submission clauses.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Transport insurance mediatorMaritime and transport lawyerTransport claims adjusterRecovery managerCommercial arbitratorInsurer legal adviser
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to read technical regulations.

Ready to start?

Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Microsoft Teams (virtual mediation rooms), Smartsettle ONE, Advanced Excel (claims quantification), iManage. 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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