This training programme is designed to support insurance professionals in meeting the requirements set out in Chapter 7 of the Insurance Distribution Rules on Continuous Professional Development (“CPD”).
Under these rules, relevant persons and employees are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of CPD training annually, including at least 12 hours of structured CPD.
Programme overview
The programme consists of eight sessions, each addressing key topics outlined in Sections 6.8 to 6.10 of Chapter 6, Part B of the Insurance Distribution Rules. All sessions qualify as structured CPD training.
- ✅ Written assessments follow each session
- 📄 Certificates of attendance are issued, indicating hours completed and topics covered
- 🎯 Participants may select sessions based on their professional needs
This flexible format allows attendees to fulfil their CPD obligations while focusing on areas most relevant to their role.
Duration, delivery and fees
- Duration – 1 hour per session
- Delivery – Virtual
- Fees – The following fee structure applies:
- €210 (excl. VAT) for a minimum of 3 sessions per participant
- €80 (excl. VAT) per participant for additional sessions
- €440 (excl. VAT) for all sessions per participant
28th October 2025
16:00hrs
Session 1 – An overview of the European and Maltese regulatory framework – Insurance Intermediaries
Presenter: Philippa Taylor East
- General overview of the legal framework and key licensing requirements of:
- Insurance agents, Insurance brokers and Insurance managers
- Tied Insurance Intermediaries and Ancillary Insurance Intermediaries
- Update regarding new framework for group insurance policies and bancassurance
30th October 2025
16:00hrs
Session 2: The Insurance Distribution Rules (Part A)
Presenter: Romina Bonnici
- A detailed review of Part A of the Insurance Distribution Rules
4th November 2025
16:00hrs
Session 3: The Insurance Distribution Rules (Part B)
Presenter: Romina Bonnici
- A detailed review of Part B of the Insurance Distribution Rules
6th November 2025
16:00hrs
Session 4: Conduct of Business Rulebook
Presenter: Philippa Taylor East
- A review of the main sections found in the Conduct of Business Rulebook applicable to insurance distribution
11th November 2025
16:00hrs
Session 5: Passporting
Presenter: Romina Bonnici
General overview of the:
- Passporting regime applicable to insurance distributors
- General Good Provisions
13th November 2025
16:00hrs
Session 6: Protection and Compensation Fund Regulations
Presenter: Nico Fauser
- Introduction
- Fund Structure
- Key amendments
- Implications for Insurers
18th November 2025
16:00hrs
Session 7: Product Oversight and Governance Arrangements
Presenter: Elaine Magri
- Objectives of product oversight and governance arrangements
- Target market
- Product design and testing
- Product distribution
- Product monitoring
- Objectives of product distribution arrangements
- Distribution strategy
20th November 2025
16:00hrs
Session 8: General Overview of Recent and Upcoming Regulatory Updates
Presenter: Romina Bonnici
- MFSA Claims handling Guidelines
- Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive
- Solvency II Review
