Award for the Foundation Insurance Test

The Award for the Foundation Insurance Test (FIT) is an introductory-level qualification that helps you develop an understanding of how the insurance market operates. It covers fundamental risk and insurance principles and procedures, and core personal and commercial insurance products.

Who it's for

Anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of the general insurance market, principles, procedures and products.
Employees who hold no insurance qualifications but wish to demonstrate insurance knowledge and understanding.
Employees beginning study for general insurance qualifications.
Anyone wishing to build upon their specific job knowledge with sound understanding of general insurance principles and market requirements.
Insurance staff employed in support functions such as human resources, marketing, IT and finance, wishing to develop an understanding of the industry in which they work.
Staff working for an organisation whose primary business is not insurance, but which offers insurance advice and products as part of its overall service to customers.

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