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III Updates

Admissions notice for Ph.D
programme in business management

and other updates

III is Open for applications for its part-time Ph.D. Program a detailed bio-data, research proposal and supported by
copies of the mark sheets and testimonials. Alternatively
in insurance and related subjects, from students eligible to one can apply through email to the email id
enroll for Ph.D. Degree as per the relevant rules of the research@iii.org.in.
University of Mumbai. Insurance Institute of India (III) has
a Research Centre for Ph.D. Degree in Business Management Last Date: The last date for receipt of application is extended
(Commerce) recognized by the University of Mumbai. to 15th February, 2015.

The Program: The Ph. D. Program is offered on both full- Contact: Erina Figer, (Research - Admissions), College of
time and part-time basis. The Ph.D. will be awarded by the Insurance, Insurance Institute of India, Plot No. C-46, G-
University of Mumbai in the subject "Business Management" Block, Near American Consulate, Bandra -Kurla Complex,
under Commerce Department. It comprises initial 6-month Mumbai - 400051
course work if the candidate has not completed M. Phil. Tel: 022 26544281 / 246
Email: research@iii.org.in
The Eligibility: The candidate must have Masters Degree or Website: www.insuranceinstituteofindia.com/
equivalent in relevant subject with 55% from recognized www.coi.org.in
University/ Institute and qualified in PET of University of
Mumbai or NET/ SET/ JRF or as specified by University of College of Insurance
Mumbai in its ordinance. OBC/SC/ST and any other special (Insurance Institute of India)
category will have relaxation applicable as per the Mumbai
University rules. General Insurance Brokers Training
(From: 08.02.2016 to 11.02.2016)
Admission Process: Eligible applicants who duly submit their
applications will undergo Interview by a panel that comprises The course to be covered during the training Program is as
experts from Academics and Industry. under:
1. The Intermediary Market
Fellowship/ Scholarship: Students admitted for full time / 2. Regulation of Intermediaries
part-time research would not be eligible for any fellowship/ 3. Relevant Legislation
scholarship/ grant/ financial support. However under Ph.D. 4. Self-Regulatory Issues
programme, there is no embargo for III research students 5. The Broker and the Client
in seeking/ availing financial assistance from their employers 6. The Broker and the Insurer
or any other sources on merits, subject to the same being 7. Placing the risk and negotiating claims
disclosed to III. Based on academic relevance and merits of 8. Marketing
the case, the management may solely at its discretion, 9. Client Service
consider granting financial assistance to researchers for 10. Use of IT by Brokers
attending/ presenting papers at seminars/ conferences and
other academic activities relating to the research work.

Application Process: Interested candidates may apply on
plain paper giving complete personal particulars enclosing

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