Higher Diploma in Insurance (HDII) Intake III

Introduction
The Higher Diploma in Insurance (HDII) programme has launched with
the noble purpose of expansion of indigenous knowledge to promote the
sustainable development of Insurance Industry in Sri Lanka. This programme
is designed for those who are interested in developing technical, conceptual
and analytical skills in modern theory and practice in each of the key areas of
Insurance and Business Administration.
The Higher Diploma in Insurance will provide an enhanced profounder
understanding of insurance practice, both in terms of methodical subject
matter and overall management skills. This is an advanced academic
qualification for insurance staff functioning across all sectors of the industry.
Further, this programme fulfills the quality accreditation requirements of the
University Grand Commission.

Aims and Objectives of the course.

Upon completion of HDII, aspirants will be able to
a) Provide a firm grounding in Insurance and Management core
philosophies
b) Enable candidates to build an innovative and methodological
knowledge thereby ensuring candidates have the means to function
effectively in a stimulating environment.
c) To advance the understanding in insurance concepts, applications,
Management and administrative processes.

Target group.
a. Senior managerial level employees in the insurance industry who
intends to build-up their carrier in insurance field.
b. Managers, team leaders, insurance intermediaries and those with
long-term ambitions of assuming managerial responsibilities.
c. Anyone wishing to hold a recognized, respected insurance
qualification.
d. Those awaiting to develop their knowledge and understanding as part
of a progression towards completion of the Degree in Insurance and
Chartered status.

Admission for the HDII

The Higher Diploma in Insurance (HDII), is a one year
comprehensive course and no person shall be considered for
admission to the Higher Diploma in Insurance unless he/she has any
one of the following qualifications.
i.

Diploma in Insurance which offers by the Department of

Insurance & Valuation of Wayamba University Sri Lanka or

ii.

Higher Diploma in Insurance which offers by the National

Institute of Business Management

iii.

Any other Academic / Professional qualifications shall be

accepted by the board of study of HDII and Senate of the
university

The Proposed course Structure

Subjects
First Term

Code

Subject

HDII 114:
HDII 124:
HDII 134 (1):
HDII 134 (2):
HDII 144:
HDII 232:

Risk Management
Advanced Underwriting Management
Life & Disability Insurance
Property and Liability Insurance
Services Marketing
Research Methodology

03
03
03
03
03
03

Business Statistics
Advanced Claims Management
Human Resource Management
Reinsurance Practice
Professional Skills
Dissertation

03
03
03
02
00
04

Second Term
HDII 212:
HDII 154:
HDII 222:
HDII 222:
HDII 250:
HDII 244:

Credits

Resource Panel of the Higher Diploma in Insurance

Teaching Panel
University academician and industry expert in the relevant subject area will
be utilized as resource personnel of the HDII Programme.
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Contact Details
Program Director,

Tel: 037 - 2284213, 0714411471

Email: gamagessk@yahoo.com

Academic Coordinator

Tel: 037 2284213 / 071 8614191

Email: wssanjeewa@gmail.com

Administrative Coordinator

Tel: 0716458190
Email: nadunsar@gmail.com /
hdiiwusl@gmail.com

Web Link

www.wyb.ac.lk