Anika Rao
“This course finally made ESG in insurance easy to understand. I can now explain the basics clearly and follow sustainability discussions in my team without feeling lost.”
Start strong with the fundamentals of ESG in insurance—covering ESG & PSI basics, climate and nature risk essentials, sustainable product concepts, and disclosure frameworks (TCFD / IFRS S2) at an accessible, practical level. Built for entry-level professionals and career changers. Associate Level • Foundations | Professional Certification Program Certified Associate in Sustainability Insurance & Re-Insurance
ESG & PSI Fundamentals Understand ESG in insurance and the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) with clear, practical context. Climate & Nature Risk Basics Learn physical vs. transition risk, reinsurance/cat modelling fundamentals, plus intro to nature-related risk. Products & Disclosure Essentials Explore green/inclusive products (incl. parametric) and the basics of TCFD / IFRS S2 reporting expectations.
In the Certified Associate in Sustainability Insurance & Re-Insurance program, you’ll build a clear understanding of how ESG connects to insurance and re-insurance. You’ll learn the essential language, concepts, and frameworks—so you can confidently follow sustainability requirements, support internal teams, and apply the basics in real work conversations. Associate level outcomes Learn the Foundations of
Sustainable Insurance & Re-Insurance
This certification is designed for insurance and re-insurance professionals who want to integrate sustainability into core risk practices. Across four structured modules, you’ll learn how ESG factors, climate and nature risks, sustainable product innovation, and global disclosure frameworks can be applied to build resilient, future-ready insurance portfolios. Build a strong foundation in sustainable insurance. Learn how ESG and the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) influence underwriting, investments, and operations—plus how the global protection gap and climate resilience are shaping the future of insurance. Understand climate-related financial risks and how they affect insurers and reinsurers. Explore TCFD and TNFD basics, catastrophe modeling, and the key differences between physical and transition risks—plus an introduction to nature-related dependencies and impacts. Learn how sustainable insurance products are designed and delivered—from inclusive coverage to climate-risk solutions. Explore parametric insurance, claims innovations, and real-world product case studies that show how insurers support resilience and transition outcomes. Navigate the evolving sustainability reporting and regulatory landscape. Learn how TCFD and IFRS S2 fit into insurer disclosures, understand emerging rules like CSRD and SDR, and apply regulatory convergence concepts through a practical reporting exercise. There are 4 modules in this course
Module details Foundations of Sustainable Insurance What's included 5 videos
Module details Climate and Nature Risk Fundamentals What's included 5 videos
Module details Sustainable Insurance Products What's included 5 videos
Module details Regulatory Frameworks and Disclosure What's included 5 videos
Earn a recognised green finance credential Add this certification to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV to signal your expertise in sustainable insurance and re-insurance. Share it with employers, clients, and your professional network.
What learners say about the Associate-level certification
This Associate-level certification introduces the foundations of ESG in the insurance and re-insurance sector—explained in clear, beginner-friendly language. You’ll learn the essential concepts (ESG, climate & nature risk basics, sustainable product ideas, and disclosure frameworks like TCFD / IFRS S2) so you can confidently participate in sustainability-related work discussions and support your team. This course is designed for entry-level professionals, early-career learners, and career changers who want to build a solid foundation in sustainable insurance. It’s also useful for support roles across operations, compliance, underwriting support, risk, product, and customer teams who want the right context and vocabulary to work with ESG initiatives. No. This is an Associate-level program and starts from the basics. If you have general familiarity with insurance terms, that helps—but it’s not required. There’s no advanced maths. The focus is understanding concepts and how they connect to real insurance and re-insurance work. Most learners complete the Associate course quickly because it’s designed to be short and focused. You can finish it in a few study sessions, or spread it over 1–2 weeks—whatever fits your schedule. Because it’s self-paced, you can revisit key topics anytime as you start using them at work. Yes. The course is on-demand and self-paced, so you can learn anytime and from anywhere. Optional live sessions or webinars may be offered occasionally, but they are not required to complete the certification. You’ll cover ESG fundamentals in insurance, UN PSI basics, climate and nature risk essentials, and an introduction to sustainable insurance products (including inclusive and parametric concepts). You’ll also learn what disclosure frameworks (TCFD / IFRS S2) are meant to communicate, and why insurers and reinsurers pay attention to them. Yes. After you successfully complete the required modules, you’ll receive a digital certificate from MASSIVUE Academy for Certified Associate in Sustainability Insurance & Re-Insurance. You can add it to your résumé and LinkedIn as a professional certification. Yes—at a foundational level. You’ll learn what these frameworks are, the kind of information they focus on, and why they matter for climate-related risk and sustainability reporting in insurance. The Associate level helps you understand the basics and language. Deeper implementation typically comes in higher levels of the pathway. Yes. Many organisations use the Associate level to build a shared foundation across teams (operations, underwriting support, risk, compliance, sustainability, and product). For group enrolments or customised programs, please contact us and we’ll share available options. You’ll have access for an extended period after enrollment so you can revisit modules as needed. Many learners use the course as a reference when new sustainability terms, requirements, or internal initiatives come up. Frequently asked questions
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