Long-term Insurance Class of business Training

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In terms of Board Notice 194 of 2017, class of business (CoB) training forms a compulsory part of the competence requirements for FSPs, Key Individuals and Representatives.

Moonstone Business School of Excellence (MBSE) is a duly accredited institution and will provide training in all nine CoB modules stipulated in the Act.

What will the Long-term Insurance Module cover?

The purpose of this module is to provide learners with core knowledge and understanding of characteristics, terms and features of products in the long-term insurance class of business, including typical fee structures, charges and other costs and risks associated with investing, purchasing or transacting in these products.

In addition, the module provides knowledge of legislation impacting on long-term insurance products and tax implications of these products.

Lastly, the module will provide learners with the skill to assess the appropriateness of products within the long-term insurance class of business for specific client needs. The current General Code of Conduct requires that you “take reasonable steps” to ensure appropriateness. Under the new Code, you “must obtain from…”

Sub-classes covered in the training include:

  • Assistance policies;
  • Life risk policies;
  • Life investment policies;
  • Fund policies;
  • Sinking fund policies;
  • Long-term reinsurance policies.

More information

If you require more information please contact via email or on 021 040 3085.

For information on Corporate Packages, please contact Sheila Olckers via email or on 021 883 8000..

Register today!

9 thoughts on “Long-term Insurance Class of business Training

  1. Hi

    Please give more information on how to Register for Moonstone Long term Insurance Course, And how much the Course Cost. and how to get study materials for online study.. Thank you

    1. Please address your enquiry to FAISEXAM@moonstoneinfo.co.za

  2. Hi

    Please give me more information on how to Register for a Moonstone Leading Provider of Insurance and Financial Advisor Course, And how much is the Cost of the Course, and how to get study materials. Thank you

    1. Kindly address your query to info@moonstoneinfo.com.

  3. Hello, I have my R.E 5 through you( thank you kindly). I would like to know, how many credits and or hours are the COB in long term business?

    1. Good day
      Information about how to register to write the RE exams can be found here: https://www.moonstone.co.za/services/regulatory-exam-body/
      Note: Moonstone does not provide RE study material or workshops. We do publish guides and other material to help you prepare for the exams: https://www.moonstone.co.za/library/regulatory-examination-library/#RE2
      We also have four exam preparation videos: https://vimeo.com/showcase/regulatory-exam-preparation

    2. Good day
      Queries relating to FAIS credits should be sent to help@mbse.ac.za

  4. how many credits for a long term insurance

    1. I don’t understand what is being asked in terms of credits for long-term insurance. Credits are only applicable to older “qualifications” and RPL activities.

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