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From global companies to Irish owned brokerages, we help companies deliver their talent and compliance strategies.

Employer Benefits

Employer Benefits

Corporate Approved Payment Scheme (CAPS)

Implementing a CAPS streamlines the administration of Institute memberships and enhances staff engagement with educational programs.

 

Employer Portal

Gain insights into your funded staff members, including their CPD completion for graduate members, applications for funded education programs, and exam pass rates. You can also submit content for CPD accreditation.

 

Business Support

Receive dedicated one-on-one support for any queries regarding membership renewals, program/exam registrations, CPD activities, and regulatory compliance for you and your employees.

 

Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are an exciting and proven way for employers to develop talent.

Benefits of hiring an apprentice

Funding

The initiative is Government supported, which means the tuition fees are funded and student fees are largely subsidised and payable by the apprentice

Soft skill development

Apprentices will develop strong communication, negotiation and organisation skills as part of their business modules

Fill your skill gaps

Develop the specialist skills you need to keep pace with the latest technology and working practice.

Fast-track to compliance

The apprentice gains the APA at the end of year one and the CIP/QFA at the end of year two.

CPD Accreditation

CPD Accreditation

CPD activities are accredited in line with the guidelines of the Central Bank of Ireland MCC 2017, in particular the knowledge points associated with each CPD category. The Institute accreditation team have the knowledge and expertise to support member companies and externals during each stage of the accreditation process.

Learn more about CPD Accreditation

28,000+ Working in insurance in Ireland
500+ Insurance organisations in Ireland alone
3,000+ New insurance jobs by 2026
15,000+ Insurance Institute members

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, small brokerages can definitely benefit from these employer services. Companies of all sizes can use the Corporate Approved Payment Scheme (CAPS) to streamline their interactions with The Insurance Institute, making it easier to manage memberships and educational development for staff.

    By participating in CAPS, you’ll also gain access to the Employer Portal, which provides reports to help you monitor your staff's logged CPD hours, exam attendance, and pass/fail results throughout the year. This ensures that even smaller teams can efficiently manage their compliance and training needs.

  • If you are interested in joining CAPS or would like more information please contact our Corporate Account Manager, Nicola Carroll at ncarroll@iii.ie or 01 645 6625

  • No, there are no additional fees to join the CAPS scheme. Companies can sign up voluntarily to fund their staff members' annual membership fees and, if needed, exam registration fees. The scheme is designed to simplify the management of memberships and exam registrations, with invoices sent directly at the end of each month. It’s a straightforward way to streamline these processes without incurring extra costs.

  • If you have any questions regarding how The Insurance Institute can support your business, please contact our Corporate Account Manager, Nicola Carroll at ncarroll@iii.ie or 01 645 6625.

  • If you're interested in taking on an apprentice, head over to https://www.earnandlearn.ie/apprenticeships-employers to learn more about the programme and how to apply.

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