Introduction to Data Science and AI for Insurance
Please note, we will run a number of cohorts for this course during 2025. Check below for the next course start dates:
- 17 MARCH 2025
- 9 JUNE 2025
- 22 SEPTEMBER 2025
If the above cohort dates are not suitable and you would like to be informed of more future dates as they become available, please email us at datascience@cii.co.uk or register your interest.
Course price: £1,200 for members or £1,500 for non-members.
Course overview
This introductory-level course is an important first step in developing your knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of insurance. It provides an overview of data tools and technologies and develops your understanding of data analysis, data visualisation techniques, an ethical approach to AI and data science techniques for insurance.
The course is delivered by the Southampton Data Science Academy. The course programme was developed in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Who is the course for?
The course is ideal for anyone in the insurance profession seeking to develop an understanding of data science and AI capabilities – from broking, underwriting and claims professionals, to business analysts, product development, management and marketing roles.
Data science is becoming an increasingly vital skill in many core insurance functions, including risk assessment and pricing, reserving, fraud detection, customer segmentation, customer experience, product development, reporting and communication.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain core concepts and methods in data science and AI within insurance.
- Identify opportunities to apply data-science driven business solutions.
- Gather, process, analyse, visualise and communicate insight from novel, large and heterogeneous datasets.
- Perform basic analysis of relevant datasets with state-of-the-art tools and technologies in the insurance context.
- Provide insights about the legal, ethical and technical implications of using big data and AI in an insurance context.
Study
Fully online interactive learning, comprising:
- 6 modules
- 30 hours study time (across 10 weeks)
- 6 group tutorials (1 tutorial per module)*
- 1:1 tutoring session*
- Coursework assignment
- Interactive quizzes and exercises
- Peer networking via discussion forum
*You will need a stable internet connection that allows streaming and teleconferencing for these sessions.
Tutorial dates
The Tutorial sessions are expected to be held on the below dates:
| MARCH 2025 COHORT | JUNE 2025 COHORT | SEPTEMBER 2025 COHORT |
| KICK OFF - 17 MARCH 2025 | KICK OFF - 9 JUNE 2025 | KICK OFF - 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 |
| DATES FOR TUTORIALS | DATES FOR TUTORIALS | DATES FOR TUTORIALS |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | Thursday, September 25, 2025 |
| Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 | Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Thursday, July 3, 2025 | Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
Please note, that the tutorial dates may be subject to change, and will be confirmed at the start of the course.
Assessment
The course will have two forms of assessment: a final assignment, typically around 1,500 words in length (80% of the total mark), and a set of discussion forum contributions (20% of the final mark). Results are released 3-4 weeks following completion of the course.
Candidates should raise any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from submitting the assignment with their tutor as early as possible to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Completion Certificate
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a completion certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute and Southampton Data Science Academy in recognition of your achievement.
CPD
Delegates participating in the accredited Introduction to Data Science & AI for Insurance can claim up to 30 CPD hours towards the CII / Personal Finance Society member CPD scheme.
Enrol now
Choose your cohort and enrol onto the course using our booking form.
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“The materials were fantastic. I really enjoyed the mixed media approach; switching between live sessions, videos and independent reading as well as practical tasks and discussions – this really helped to keep me engaged.” – Customer review
For enquiries about this course, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk
Please note: courses are sold on a first come first serve basis, and therefore availability may change, depending on the number of bookings received. Once a course becomes full, the above date will no longer be available, and new dates will be published. We reserve the right to postpone the above course dates, subject to a minimum number of course bookings received.
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