Guarant Academy

Advancing Reinsurance Knowledge

Guarant Academy is GUARANT RE's dedicated professional education platform, designed to elevate technical knowledge and build capacity across the global reinsurance industry. The Academy will deliver structured learning programs for cedent professionals, brokers, underwriters, claims specialists, and risk managers who want to deepen their understanding of reinsurance principles, structures, and market practices.

Developed by experienced reinsurance practitioners — not academics — every course in the Academy is grounded in real-world application. From foundational reinsurance concepts to advanced treaty structuring and catastrophe modelling, Guarant Academy will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical market expertise.

What to Expect

Structured Curricula

Comprehensive learning pathways organized by experience level — from entry-level professionals building foundational knowledge to senior practitioners seeking advanced specialization in treaty structures, catastrophe risk, and portfolio management.

On-Demand Learning

Self-paced online courses accessible anytime, anywhere. Each module combines video instruction, case studies drawn from real market scenarios, interactive exercises, and assessments to reinforce learning outcomes.

Professional Certification

Completion certificates for each program, recognizing professional development in reinsurance. Guarant Academy certifications will demonstrate validated competency in specific reinsurance disciplines to employers and industry peers.

Planned Programs

Reinsurance Fundamentals

A comprehensive introduction to the reinsurance industry covering core concepts: the role of reinsurance in risk transfer, proportional vs non-proportional structures, treaty vs facultative placements, pricing fundamentals, and the relationship between cedents, reinsurers, and brokers. Designed for professionals new to reinsurance or those transitioning from primary markets.

Treaty Reinsurance Masterclass

Advanced program covering treaty structuring, quota share and surplus mechanics, excess of loss layering, aggregate covers, and reinstatement provisions. Includes practical workshops on slip preparation, treaty wording analysis, and renewal negotiation strategies. Built for underwriters and brokers seeking deeper technical proficiency.

Catastrophe Risk & Modelling

Explores natural catastrophe exposure assessment, catastrophe model interpretation, accumulation management, and retrocession strategies. Covers hurricane, earthquake, flood, and emerging perils. Participants will learn to evaluate model outputs critically and apply them to portfolio management and pricing decisions.

Claims Management in Reinsurance

Practical program addressing the reinsurance claims lifecycle from loss notification through settlement. Covers claims cooperation clauses, follow-the-fortunes doctrine, late notification, coverage disputes, and large loss handling. Includes case studies from property catastrophe, liability, and specialty lines.

Regulatory & Compliance Essentials

Overview of the regulatory landscape affecting reinsurance operations globally. Covers solvency frameworks, capital requirements, AML/KYC obligations, sanctions compliance, and cross-border regulatory considerations. Designed for compliance officers, legal counsel, and senior managers responsible for regulatory adherence.

Specialty Lines Deep Dives

Focused modules on reinsurance for specialty classes including marine, aviation, energy, engineering, agriculture, and surety. Each module addresses the unique underwriting considerations, loss characteristics, and market dynamics of its respective line. Ideal for professionals expanding into new lines of business.

Who Is It For

Cedent Professionals

Underwriters, reinsurance managers, and claims staff at ceding companies who want to strengthen their understanding of reinsurance structures and optimize their reinsurance purchasing strategies.

Brokers & Intermediaries

Reinsurance brokers and intermediaries seeking to deepen technical knowledge, improve placement outcomes, and provide more sophisticated advisory services to their cedent clients.

Industry Newcomers

Professionals entering the reinsurance sector from related fields — including primary markets, banking, consulting, or legal practice — who need a structured grounding in reinsurance principles and market practices.