Claims Management in Aviation Course
Online 300-hour course in claims management in aviation. 6 modules covering the Montreal Convention 1999 (international air transport), Regulation (EC) 785/2004 (insurance requirements for air carriers and operators) and Guidewire ClaimCenter. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Claims Management in Aviation Course — studying from Malta
Insurance is one of Malta's established financial sectors, with a regulatory framework that has attracted captive insurers, reinsurers and specialist underwriters. This creates demand for professionals who can model risk, analyse claims data and support actuarial functions. Engineers with statistical skills are valued in pricing, reserving and risk management. Employers include licensed insurers, brokers, consultancies and the regulator itself, where quantitative and technical expertise is increasingly important.
Fees for Malta: €743 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta relate to insurance, risk and actuarial work, and does SEIUM's qualification fit?
SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private qualifications, not official Maltese state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. In Malta, insurance and financial services are supervised by the Malta Financial Services Authority, and professional actuarial qualifications are set by international bodies that Maltese firms commonly follow. Whether SEIUM's training is recognised is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
What roles in Malta might this training support in insurance or risk management?
Malta has a significant insurance, reinsurance and financial services sector, and firms there employ people in risk analysis, data and modelling roles. Whether a private engineering-focused qualification counts for a given role depends on the employer's requirements and the qualifications they already expect. Reviewing current job descriptions in Malta and asking employers directly will show how your training would be viewed.
How much time does this need each week, and what language level is required?
Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, delivered fully online. Spread over the programme length, this suits people working full-time if they set a steady weekly schedule. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading and writing technical English. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the technical and legal particularities of aviation claims.
Organise the immediate response following an aviation accident or incident.
Handle the case file by coordinating experts, investigators and authorities.
Apply the liability regimes of the Montreal Convention and European regulations.
Manage recovery actions against manufacturers, maintenance providers and third parties.
Close files by incorporating lessons learned into prevention.
Develop an integrating project on the management of an aeronautical claim.
Who it's for
- Aviation claims handler looking to specialise in Claims management in aviation.
- Aviation loss adjuster looking to specialise in Claims management in aviation.
- Aviation insurance underwriter looking to specialise in Claims management in aviation.
- Lawyer specialising in aviation law looking to specialise in Claims management in aviation.
- Aviation recoveries manager looking to specialise in Claims management in aviation.
- Operational safety analyst looking to specialise in Claims management in aviation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter aviation insurance.
What you'll work with
- Montreal Convention 1999 (international air transport)
- Regulation (EC) 785/2004 (insurance requirements for air carriers and operators)
- Regulation (EU) 996/2010 (investigation of civil aviation accidents)
- Regulation (EC) 2027/97 (air carrier liability)
- Regulation (EU) 376/2014 (occurrence reporting)
- ICAO Annex 13
- Law 48/1960 on Air Navigation
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of claim: hull, liability and passengers1.2Magnitude and low frequency of events1.3Actors: operator, manufacturer, airport and insurer1.4Co-insurance and reinsurance in the class1.5International liability conventions1.6Official investigation and its separation from insurance1.7Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.8Jurisdiction and applicable law1.9Media and political pressure1.10Exercise: map of actors in an incident
2.1Response plan for a major accident2.2Activation of the team and suppliers2.3Coordination with the operator and authorities2.4Assistance to families and its management2.5Communication and spokesperson role2.6Preservation of evidence2.7Initial reserve and its estimation2.8Communication to reinsurers2.9Documentation of initial decisions2.10Practice: immediate response plan
3.1Appointment of experts and advisers3.2Analysis of cover and exclusions3.3Hull damage and its assessment3.4Liability towards passengers3.5Liability towards third parties on the ground3.6Loss of use and associated costs3.7Management of multiple claimants3.8Coordination between jurisdictions3.9Control of processing costs3.10Practice: handling a complex case file
4.1Determination of cause and its effect4.2Liability of manufacturers and suppliers4.3Liability of maintenance4.4Recovery actions and their strategy4.5Negotiation between insurers4.6International litigation and its management4.7Global settlement agreements4.8Limitation periods4.9Coordination with reinsurance in recovery4.10Practice: recovery strategy
5.1Final calculation and settlement5.2Apportionment between co-insurers and reinsurance5.3Closure of the case file and documentation5.4Lessons learned from the claim5.5Feedback to underwriting5.6Review of conditions and limits5.7Prevention programmes with the operator5.8Class indicators5.9Team training5.10Practice: lessons-learned report
6.1Choice of claim scenario6.2Immediate response plan6.3Analysis of cover and liability6.4Case file handling plan6.5Recovery strategy6.6Coordination with reinsurance6.7Communication plan6.8Proposed lessons and improvements6.9Case file report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Guidewire ClaimCenter, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures from aviation accident response simulations, case file handling for aircraft damage, and analysis of carrier liability cases. 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.
Identify the technical and legal particularities of aviation claims.
Organise the immediate response following an aviation accident or incident.
Handle the case file by coordinating experts, investigators and authorities.
Apply the liability regimes of the Montreal Convention and European regulations.
Manage recovery actions against manufacturers, maintenance providers and third parties.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English-language proficiency sufficient 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Guidewire ClaimCenter, Advanced Excel, Power BI and Microsoft Project. 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. 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 in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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