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ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance Course

Online 300-hour course in ESG reporting standards in insurance. 6 modules covering Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (European Sustainability Reporting Standards, ESRS) and Workiva. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate

ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance Course — 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$698 (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

Understand the European and international sustainability reporting framework.

02

Structure report content in line with the ESRS and double materiality.

03

Calculate sector-specific indicators for insurers, such as financed emissions.

04

Apply internal controls and prepare for external assurance.

05

Integrate ESG reporting into governance and decision-making.

06

Compare the requirements of the ESRS, ISSB and GRI.

07

Develop an integrative project with a model sustainability report.

Profile

Who it's for

  • ESG reporting manager wishing to specialise in ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance.
  • Sustainability analyst wishing to specialise in ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance.
  • Non-financial information auditor wishing to specialise in ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance.
  • ESG consultant in insurance wishing to specialise in ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance.
  • Sustainability data controller wishing to specialise in ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance.
  • Investor relations manager wishing to specialise in ESG Reporting Standards in Insurance.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter insurance companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (European Sustainability Reporting Standards, ESRS)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 (disclosure under Article 8 of the Taxonomy)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR)
  • IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 (ISSB)
  • GRI Standards
  • ISAE 3000 (assurance engagements)
  • PCAF Standard (financed emissions)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Why an insurer reports on sustainability
  2. 1.2Report recipients
  3. 1.3Double materiality applied to the sector
  4. 1.4European sustainability reporting legislation
  5. 1.5Reporting standards and their structure
  6. 1.6Taxonomy of sustainable activities
  7. 1.7Disclosure for financial products
  8. 1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms
  9. 1.9Timetable and obliged entities
  10. 1.10Exercise: materiality analysis of an entity
  1. 2.1Sustainability governance
  2. 2.2Strategy and business model
  3. 2.3Management of impacts, risks and opportunities
  4. 2.4Metrics and targets
  5. 2.5Environmental and climate information
  6. 2.6Social and employment information
  7. 2.7Business conduct information
  8. 2.8Value chain and its scope
  9. 2.9Taxonomy information
  10. 2.10Practice: report index for an insurer
  1. 3.1Own and value chain emissions
  2. 3.2Emissions associated with investments
  3. 3.3Emissions associated with underwriting
  4. 3.4Sector calculation methodologies
  5. 3.5Social and workforce indicators
  6. 3.6Product and customer indicators
  7. 3.7Data quality and traceability
  8. 3.8Assumptions and limitations to disclose
  9. 3.9Comparability between entities
  10. 3.10Practice: calculation of a sector indicator
  1. 4.1Limited and reasonable assurance
  2. 4.2Role of the independent verifier
  3. 4.3Internal controls over information
  4. 4.4Traceability from source
  5. 4.5Supporting documentation
  6. 4.6Common findings in verification
  7. 4.7Relationship with financial audit
  8. 4.8Risk of unsubstantiated claims
  9. 4.9Board responsibility
  10. 4.10Practice: information control plan
  1. 5.1Organisation of the reporting process
  2. 5.2Timetable and responsibilities
  3. 5.3Data collection tools
  4. 5.4Internal use of information
  5. 5.5Linking to targets and remuneration
  6. 5.6Communication to the market and customers
  7. 5.7Dialogue with investors and analysts
  8. 5.8Expected regulatory developments
  9. 5.9Continuous improvement of the report
  10. 5.10Practice: reporting improvement plan
  1. 6.1Choice of entity and scope
  2. 6.2Double materiality analysis
  3. 6.3Proposed report index
  4. 6.4Calculation of key indicators
  5. 6.5Data and control plan
  6. 6.6Verification plan
  7. 6.7Process governance
  8. 6.8Improvement roadmap
  9. 6.9Project report
  10. 6.10Work defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 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, making it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Workiva, advanced Excel, Power BI, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for double materiality analysis, calculation of portfolio-related emissions and limited review of sustainability indicators. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a 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 the 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, with ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Choice of entity and scope

Understand the European and international sustainability reporting framework.

Double materiality analysis

Structure report content in line with the ESRS and double materiality.

Proposed report index

Calculate sector-specific indicators for insurers, such as financed emissions.

Calculation of key indicators

Apply internal controls and prepare for external assurance.

Data and control plan

Integrate ESG reporting into governance and decision-making.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

ESG reporting managerSustainability analystNon-financial information auditorESG consultant in insuranceSustainability data controllerInvestor relations manager
Admissions & scholarships

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

You work with Workiva, advanced Excel, Power BI and Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM on 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 in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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