Postgraduate Diploma in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques. 8 modules covering Law 5/2014 on Private Security (private detectives), Law 50/1980 on the Insurance Contract and i2 Analyst’s Notebook. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques — 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: €1,090 (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.
Take the controls.
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
Describe the types of insurance fraud and its impact.
Apply the legal framework that defines private claims investigation.
Prioritise cases using suspicion indicators and detection rules.
Use documentary, field and open-source investigation techniques while remaining within the law.
Carry out technical investigations into the cause and circumstances of a claim.
Identify organised fraud networks and simulated injuries.
Organise and manage an SIU unit using performance indicators.
Who it's for
- Claims investigator wishing to specialise in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques.
- SIU unit manager wishing to specialise in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques.
- Anti-fraud analyst wishing to specialise in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques.
- Private detective specialising in insurance wishing to specialise in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques.
- Complex claims handler wishing to specialise in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques.
- Investigating loss assessor wishing to specialise in SIU and Claims Investigation Techniques.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter insurance companies.
What you'll work with
- Law 5/2014 on Private Security (private detectives)
- Law 50/1980 on the Insurance Contract
- Law 1/2000 on Civil Procedure
- Criminal Code, Art. 248 et seq. (fraud)
- Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD)
- ISO/IEC 27037 (identification and preservation of digital evidence)
- UNE 197001 (expert reports and opinions)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept of fraud and its typology1.2Opportunistic fraud and organised fraud1.3Economic impact on the insurance sector1.4Fraud in motor, home, health and life insurance1.5Psychological and social factors of the fraudster1.6SIU units: mission and organisation1.7Sector cooperation and ICEA initiatives1.8Fraud indicators and warning signs1.9Ethics of the claims investigator1.10Practical case: classifying suspicious files
2.1Insurance fraud in the Criminal Code2.2Insurance Contract Law and the duty of disclosure2.3Law 5/2014 on Private Security2.4Private detectives and limits of action2.5Data protection in investigations2.6Admissibility of evidence and fundamental rights2.7Sectoral anti-fraud databases2.8Cooperation with law enforcement bodies2.9Complaints and criminal proceedings2.10Practice: legal analysis of an investigation
3.1Expert rules and alert scoring3.2Fraud indicators by line of business3.3Triage of claims at opening3.4Predictive fraud models3.5Network and relationship analysis3.6Watch lists and data matching3.7Managing false positives3.8Feedback from investigation outcomes3.9Measuring detection effectiveness3.10Workshop: designing an alert system by line of business
4.1Investigation planning4.2Document review and invoice verification4.3Open sources and OSINT investigation4.4Interview and statement from the policyholder4.5Cognitive interview techniques4.6Field checks within the law4.7Analysis of communications and records4.8Documentation and chain of custody4.9Writing the investigation report4.10Practical case: investigation of a staged vehicle theft
5.1Traffic accident reconstruction5.2Damage analysis and impact compatibility5.3Biomechanics and minor cervical injuries5.4Fire origin investigation5.5Water damage and its age5.6Vehicle event data recorder data5.7Photograph and metadata analysis5.8Collaboration with specialist experts5.9Technical reports challenging a claim5.10Laboratory: damage compatibility in a collision
6.1Staged accident rings6.2Collaborating clinics and garages6.3Fraud in the motor injury tariff6.4Simulation and exaggeration of injuries6.5Health fraud and reimbursements6.6Identity theft in policy applications6.7Internal fraud by employees and intermediaries6.8Cyber fraud and forged documents6.9Cooperation between insurers6.10Practical case: analysis of an accident ring
7.1Organisational model and sizing7.2Anti-fraud policies and governance7.3Performance indicators and savings7.4Managing investigation suppliers7.5Training claims handlers and assessors7.6Communication with the policyholder7.7Recovery and legal action7.8Prevention at underwriting7.9The honest customer experience7.10Practice: scorecard for an SIU unit
8.1Selecting the fraud scenario8.2Analysis of initial alerts8.3Investigation plan8.4Evidence collection and analysis8.5Technical and legal report8.6Decision on the claim8.7Resulting preventive measures8.8Assessment of savings achieved8.9Written 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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Maltego, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Magnet AXIOM, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from practical case studies of suspicious claims investigation, interviews and taking statements, and the preparation of investigation reports with evidential value. 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.
Describe the types of insurance fraud and its impact.
Apply the legal framework that defines private claims investigation.
Prioritise cases using suspicion indicators and detection rules.
Use documentary, field and open-source investigation techniques while remaining within the law.
Carry out technical investigations into the cause and circumstances of a claim.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university 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.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. This is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Maltego, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Magnet AXIOM, 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 integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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