ILS101 | Insurance-Linked Securities Education

What is ILS101?

ILS101 is a CPD-accredited online programme dedicated to Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) — the asset class where capital markets meet catastrophe risk. Across five modules covering ILS fundamentals, cyber risk, climate, parametric insurance, and legal & regulatory frameworks, the course provides a comprehensive foundation taught from the perspective of someone actively managing a cat bond portfolio.

Unlike academic courses or generic finance training, ILS101 focuses on practical application: how these instruments are structured, priced, and traded in the real world. With 200+ assessment questions, AI-powered study tools, and video lectures from market practitioners, your team will gain the knowledge and confidence to operate in the ILS market.

CPD Hours

Modules

200+

Questions

100%

Online

Self-Paced

Flexible

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1 Visit www.ils101.com and start your 7-day free trial
2 For team enrolment or volume pricing, email contact@ils101.com
3 Start learning immediately — on-demand content available from day one, with live lectures throughout the programme

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✓ 7-Day Free Trial — no commitment

✓ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — full refund if not satisfied

✓ CPD Accredited — 40 verified hours

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Learning Outcomes

✓ Evaluate cat bond structures — Analyse trigger types, SPVs, pricing, and risk-return profiles across the ILS issuance lifecycle
✓ Assess climate & catastrophe risk — Interpret physical and transition risk models and their impact on insurance and investment markets
✓ Understand cyber ILS — Evaluate the emerging cyber catastrophe bond market and how cyber risk is modelled and transferred
✓ Apply parametric concepts — Design and assess index-based triggers, basis risk, and parametric products across perils
✓ Navigate the regulatory landscape — Apply ISDA frameworks, Solvency II, and regulatory capital treatment to ILS structures
✓ Construct ILS portfolios — Build diversified portfolios using risk metrics, relative value analysis, and market dynamics

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Course Structure

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Video Lectures On-demand content at your own pace

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Live Market Examples Real transactions and current data

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Guest Practitioners Insights from across the ILS market

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200+ Assessment Questions Quick quizzes and full exams per module

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AI Study Assistant Ask questions, get instant explanations

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Diploma in ILS101 (Dip ILS101) Graduates may use the post-nominal Dip ILS101

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Who Is This Course For?

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Analysts & Actuaries

Cat modellers, pricing analysts, and actuaries entering the ILS space

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Investment Professionals

Portfolio managers and analysts adding ILS to their toolkit

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(Re)Insurance Professionals

Underwriters and executives exploring alternative capital

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New Joiners & Graduates

Fast-track onboarding for staff joining ILS teams

🌎 For Teams & Organisations

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Team Enrolment Enrol multiple staff with a single purchase. Volume pricing available for 5+ seats.

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Progress Tracking Organisation dashboard to monitor team completion, quiz scores, and CPD hours logged.

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CPD Compliance 40 verified CPD hours per learner. Certificates issued automatically on completion.

Insurance-Linked Securities Education

Disclaimer: This material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any securities. Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), including catastrophe bonds and collateralised reinsurance, are complex instruments involving substantial risk, including potential total loss of principal. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. While information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to its accuracy or completeness. Recipients should seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.