Milpark Honours Excellence in Short-Term Insurance Learning

Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance

• 1st: Leana Ramraj
• 2nd: Jana Besselaar
• 3rd: Ingrid Mokgosana

Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance

• 1st: Jonathan Lindeque
• 2nd: Claire Steyn
• 3rd: Nikki van de Coolwijk-Buddan

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Majoring in Short-Term Insurance

• 1st: Nicole Stow
• 2nd: Aynsley Metcalf
• 3rd: Savanha Wendy Kriel

Head of Department for Risk and Insurance,Marisa Grundling, was thrilled: “I am immensely proud of our students. They are not just learners - they are innovators, problem solvers, and change-makers. Seeing them recognised on the industry stage was confirmation of the impact they are already making.”

Insurance is “the silent engine powering economies around the world,” says Marisa Grundling. Read more in her blog: Celebrating National Insurance Awareness Day.

Being named a Top Academic Achiever at the AIE Gala Dinner was more than a medal moment. For Milpark’s nine winning students, it represented perseverance, professional growth, and recognition: complete with cash prizes of up to R15,000.

“Studying gave me the confidence not just to participate, but to add real value.” - Jana Besselaar.

“The BCom degree gave me the principles of insurance and helped me pass the FAIS RE1 exam on the first try. Recognition at the AIE Gala gave me visibility with senior leaders and opened doors for mentorship and future study.” - Aynsley Metcalf.

“The content was practical and directly applicable to real workplace scenarios. The qualification gave me confidence with clients and opened doors by backing my skills with credible credentials.” - Leana Ramraj, Santam Specialist Solutions.

“Deepening my technical understanding empowered me to contribute at a more strategic level. Recognition at AIE was a career highlight - and senior leaders noticed.” - Ingrid Mokgosana CA(SA).

Like Leana, Jana, Ingrid and Aynsley, you can turn ambition into achievement. Explore Milpark’s School of Financial Services and take the next step in your insurance career.

Insurance is one of South Africa’s most regulated and fast-evolving sectors. Professionals must remain FAIS Fit and Proper compliant while adapting to new regulations, products, technologies and client needs.

Milpark’s School of Financial Services programmes are designed for working professionals.

“Milpark’s online platform gave me the breathing room I needed. Between a career, being a wife, and a mom, flexibility was a lifeline.” - Jana Besselaar.

Our qualifications are recognised by leading industry bodies - including the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA), the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), and the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Southern Africa (ILASA) - respected both locally and overseas. This was a key decision factor for Leana Ramraj, “I had reached a point where I knew if I wanted to progress, I had to back my skills with a qualification. Milpark gave me that credibility.”

Read how Marzanne van Zyl went from temp receptionist to professional IISA member: Building a Career in Insurance with Milpark.

Milpark’s fully online short-term insurance pathway goes from NQF 5 right through to postgraduate level.

• Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (NQF 5) - builds essential technical knowledge for new entrants and supports FAIS Fit and Proper compliance.
• Advanced Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (NQF 6) - deepens technical expertise for mid-career professionals and supports the AIISA designation.
• Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Short-Term Insurance (NQF 7) - combines business acumen with specialist insight for future insurance leaders, supporting FIISA progression.

Aynsley Metcalf completed the full path to BCom. “I was only required to do a one-year qualification, but I chose to continue and complete the full degree. It gave me credibility and confidence to progress.”

Some students choose to go even further. The Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management (NQF 8) equips insurance professionals with advanced strategic and risk management skills.

The sky is the limit. Read how Dr Moruti Langa went from entry-level insurance professional to doctoral scholar: Achieving the Highest Academic Honours with Milpark.

The nine award winners honoured at the AIE Gala Dinner embody dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to success.

As Ingrid Mokgosana, CA(SA), said: “What started as curiosity outside of banking became a passion. Insurance’s complexity and purpose drew me in. Recognition at AIE was a career highlight - and senior leaders noticed.” Let your success be the next story we celebrate. Explore Milpark’s full insurance study pathway, or contact us to discuss the best option for your career.