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Study guides, syllabus breakdowns, and exam-prep tips for III certifications.
Life vs General Insurance: Which III Stream to Choose
Choosing between the life and general insurance stream for your III exams? A practical comparison to help you decide, with how each affects your papers.
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IC-86 Risk Management: Syllabus & Study Guide
An IC-86 Risk Management guide for III optional-subject candidates — syllabus, key concepts, common exam traps and a practical study plan.
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IC-85 Reinsurance Management: Syllabus & Study Guide
An IC-85 Reinsurance Management guide for III optional-subject candidates — syllabus, key concepts, common exam traps and a focused study plan.
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IC-27 Health Insurance: Syllabus, Key Topics & How to Pass
A complete IC-27 Health Insurance guide — syllabus, product types, high-weight topics and common exam traps for this popular III optional subject.
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IC-26 Life Insurance Finance: Syllabus & Study Guide
An IC-26 Life Insurance Finance guide for the III Associateship life stream — the syllabus, key topics, exam traps and a focused study plan.
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IC-22 Life Insurance Underwriting: Syllabus & Study Guide
An IC-22 Life Insurance Underwriting guide for the III Associateship life stream — syllabus, key topics, common exam traps and a study plan.
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IC-46 General Insurance Accounts: Syllabus & Study Guide
An IC-46 study guide for the III Associateship — general insurance accounting, regulation of investment, key topics, exam traps and a practical study plan.
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IC-45 General Insurance Underwriting: Syllabus & Study Guide
A complete IC-45 General Insurance Underwriting guide for the III Associateship — syllabus, high-weight topics, common exam traps and a study plan.
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12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in III & IC-38 Online Exams
The 12 most common mistakes candidates make in III and IC-38 online exams — from misreading questions to poor time management — and exactly how to avoid each.
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Spaced Repetition & Active Recall for Insurance Exams
Why spaced repetition and active recall beat re-reading for III and IC-38 insurance exams — the science, and how to apply both to remember more in less time.
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