Completed from United Kingdom
I signed up for the course hoping to brush up on IFRS 17, and it delivered in a very relaxed, easy‑to‑follow way. The video lessons broke down complex concepts like the fulfilment cash flows into bite‑size chunks, which helped me finally understand how to model cash‑flow projections. The practical workshop where we built a simple insurance contract in Excel was a real eye‑opener – I could see the impact of different discount rates in real time. The reading pack was concise and well‑structured, and the forum discussions added extra insight from other professionals. All in all, it was a solid learning experience that helped me meet my personal development plan.
The advanced curriculum on IFRS 17 was exactly what I needed to meet my leadership development goals. The modules on risk adjustment and contract boundaries gave me the confidence to lead our finance team through a full IFRS 17 implementation. I especially appreciated the case study on a multi‑line insurance portfolio – I was able to apply the discount rate calculations directly to a project at work, which saved us several weeks of trial‑and‑error. The course materials were up‑to‑date, with clear diagrams and downloadable Excel templates that are still in my reference library. Overall, the learning experience was highly professional and exceeded my expectations; I feel fully equipped to drive strategic decisions under the new standard.
Wow! This course blew my mind with its depth and enthusiasm. The segment on the Contractual Service Margin (CSM) gave me hands‑on skills to calculate and adjust the CSM for a life‑insurance product – I immediately used that knowledge to redesign our pricing model at my firm. The interactive simulations, especially the one on scenario testing for different mortality tables, were thrilling and made the theory come alive. The material was superb: crisp slides, real‑world examples from global insurers, and a downloadable PowerPoint deck that I keep referring to. My overall experience was incredibly satisfying; I feel like a true IFRS 17 champion now.
The course offered a detailed and methodical approach to mastering IFRS 17 at an advanced level. I appreciated the thorough coverage of the measurement models – especially the Premium Allocation Approach – which I could directly apply when preparing the quarterly reports for my company’s non‑life insurance division. The provided Excel workbooks, complete with macros for the liability calculations, were invaluable for practical implementation. The reading material was rich with references to the latest IASB updates, ensuring relevance. Although intensive, the structured weekly assignments helped cement my understanding, and I left the program feeling well‑prepared to lead IFRS 17 projects.
