Principles of Insurance

This course is an introduction to the field of property and liability insurance to meet the risk management needs of individuals and organizations. Topics include life, health, home, automobile, property damage, and liability insurance, as well as the legal environment of insurance products. Other topics include the basic concepts of indemnity, frequency and severity, types of insurance, underwriting, government regulation, and analysis of insurance contracts. This course is intended for students majoring in Financial Services or Business or anyone interested in the financial services industry.