national institute of insurance
National Insurance Academy (NIA) is a premier institution devoted to equip the
insurance industry with the best of talents. Its close association with the
Insurance industry provides the 'real life' reference to its training,
education, research and consultancy activities. NIA was established in 1980
jointly by the Ministry of Finance - Government of India, Life Insurance
Corporation of India, General Insurance Corporation of India, The New India
Assurance Company, National Insurance Company, United India Insurance Company
and The Oriental Insurance Company on 16th December, 1980 in Mumbai to be the
institute of excellence in learning and research in Insurance, Pension and
allied areas.The Academy was shifted to Pune on 4th June, 1990 with the
state-of-the-art facilities for learning and research. Initial years of NIA were
dedicated to Management Development Programmes catering to the insurance
industry professionals to enhance the management skills and do main expertise.
Later, the two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management course was initiated to
fulfill the growing demand of skilled professionals in Insurance and Risk
Management. The programme offers dual expertise in management and Insurance. The
Academy has a sprawling (approximately 32 acres) campus housing the
administrative, academic, hostel and residential facilities amidst lush
greenery. The campus is self sufficient with a Bank, Post Office, Dispensary,
Sports, Gymnasium and Swimming Pool facilities.
