--- title: The Inside Track – The Insurance Institute's Member Blog | Qualifications description: Qualifications | Welcome to The Inside Track – The Insurance Institute's dedicated online space for industry insights, careers advice, study tips and more. --- [![logo-from-updated-site](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Insurance%20Institute/logo-from-updated-site.png?width=178&name=logo-from-updated-site.png)](http://www.iii.ie/) [**MEMBER LOGIN**](https://eu-quercus.elluciancloud.com/app/iii/f?p=10604:101:3609409149439) - [Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes) - [Certificate in Product Advice](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Certificate-in-Insurance-Product-Advice-APA) - [Certificate in Insurance Practice](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Certificate-in-Insurance-Practice-CIP) - [Higher Diploma in Insurance Management](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Higher-Diploma-in-Insurance-Management) - [Specialty Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes) - [Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Insurance-Practitioner-Apprenticeship) - [Certified Insurance Director](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Certified-Insurance-Director) - [Certificate in Climate Risk](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Certificate-in-Climate-Risk) - [Micro-credentials](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Micro-credentials) - [Affiliate Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes) - [Non-General Insurance Qualifications](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#non-general-insurance-qualifications) - [Certified Diploma in Loss Adjusting](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#cdip) - [ACII to FCII](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#acii-and-fcii) - [Exemptions](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Exemptions) - [Exams](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Exam-Information) - [Membership](https://iii.ie/Membership) - [Membership Categories and Fees](https://iii.ie/Membership/Membership-Categories-Fees) - [CPD](https://iii.ie/Membership/CPD) - [Local Institutes](https://iii.ie/Membership/Local-Institutes) - [Careers](https://iii.ie/Membership/Careers) - [Register of Compliant Persons](https://iii.ie/Membership/Register-of-Compliant-Persons) - [Employers](https://iii.ie/Employers) - [About Us](https://iii.ie/About-Us) - [Our History](https://iii.ie/About-Us/Our-History) - [Leadership Team](https://iii.ie/About-Us/Leadership) - [Blog](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track) ![Blog Banner 2](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%202.png "Blog Banner 2") ## [The first 7 weeks of the Higher Diploma in Insurance Management.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/the-first-7-weeks-of-the-higher-diploma-in-insurance-management) 19/08/22 01:00 / by [Lisa Rowe](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/lisa-rowe) posted in [Study and exams](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/study-and-exams), [Insurance](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/insurance), [Qualifications](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/qualifications), [productivity](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/productivity), [higher diploma in insurance management](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/higher-diploma-in-insurance-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/the-first-7-weeks-of-the-higher-diploma-in-insurance-management#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/1-4.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/the-first-7-weeks-of-the-higher-diploma-in-insurance-management) Before committing to a course, we appreciate how important it is to consider your options properly, so we asked Lisa Rowe, BA CIP, Marsh, to keep a journal of her experiences of her first seven weeks as she started her studying journey with us for The Higher Diploma in Insurance Management (MDI). Here are her thoughts ... [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/the-first-7-weeks-of-the-higher-diploma-in-insurance-management) ## [Our Qualifications - Each One Explained In 50 Words Or Less](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-qualifications-each-one-explained-in-less-than-50-words) 21/07/22 13:15 / by [Anne Roberts](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/anne-roberts) posted in [Qualifications](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/qualifications) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-qualifications-each-one-explained-in-less-than-50-words#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Qualifications%20banner.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-qualifications-each-one-explained-in-less-than-50-words) When it comes to choosing which qualification is right for you, we want to make it super easy. To understand what each one means and who it is best suited for, we've summarised each one in 50 words or less to make it simple to understand. No hassle, no confusion, no stress. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-qualifications-each-one-explained-in-less-than-50-words) ## [Inspiring Leaders - The Female Edition](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/inspiring-leaders-the-female-edition) 08/06/22 13:55 / by [Anne Roberts](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/anne-roberts) posted in [Women in Insurance](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/women-in-insurance), [Personal Branding](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/personal-branding), [Qualifications](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/qualifications), [career advice](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/career-advice), [followyourpassion](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/followyourpassion) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/inspiring-leaders-the-female-edition#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Inspiring%20Leaders%20Blog.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/inspiring-leaders-the-female-edition) Old men, grey suits, we've all heard it right? Insurance has always been seen as a very male-dominated industry. However, in recent years, we have noticed a shift. More and more women are holding senior roles and overall are becoming successful in the industry because of the desire to achieve balance and diversity. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/inspiring-leaders-the-female-edition) [All posts](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/all) The Insurance Institute of Ireland Insurance Centre, 5 Harbourmaster Place IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 E7E8 01 645 6600 | [info@iii.ie](mailto:info@iii.ie) The Insurance Institute of Ireland is registered in Ireland. 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