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BUSN 160 - Introduction to Insurance


PROGRAM: Business Administration
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

Presents an introduction to the profession of insurance. The course includes an overview of the insurance industry, types of coverage that exist, insurance processes and expected outcomes.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Identify the steps in the risk management process
  2. Report an understanding of the history of the insurance industry to include: how it started, its evolution, and where it stands today.
  3. Discuss the insurance industry regulating agencies that currently exist.
  4. Describe the occupations available and requirements for employment in the insurance industry and its varied occupations.
  5. List the types of insurance coverage.
  6. Compare and contrast the type of medical insurance available including medical (including short term medical), vision, and dental.
  7. Discuss the types of life insurance and purchase decisions.
  8. Differentiate between property and casualty insurance and types.
  9. Describe the uses of commercial insurance.
  10. Compare marketing responsibilities at the corporate, regional and agent levels.
  11. Use examples to discuss the process of selling by agents.
  12. Describe and explain the four essential elements of any enforceable contract.
  13. Identify the basic parts of an insurance contract.
  14. Define and explain the elements of negligence
  15. Describe application and underwriting process


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Evolution

Regulating agencies

Occupations

Requirements

Physician

Behavioral health

Vision

Hospital/facility

Pharmacy

Hearing

Dental

Life

Property

Casualty

Medical

Automobile

Health

Homeowners

Commission

Commercial

Actuarial

Marketing

Corporate

Regional

Agents

Operations

Claims

Underwriting

Service

Management

Investments

Commission Sales
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)