Analysis of personal and business life and health insurance needs, characteristics of plans appropriate to meet needs. Life insurance rating, receiving, underwriting, and financial statement analysis are also studied. Study of basic concepts and managerial concerns underlying the group insurance mechanism and the characteristics of various qualified retirement planning vehicles. Analysis of more common basic insurance contracts-their use and coverage afforded as a fundamental basis for understanding legal, underwriting, marketing, financial, and other insurance functions. A discussion of the composition, financial structure, and operations of the insurance industry.
Special consideration is given to consumer problems and solutions.
A study of business insurance problem evaluation and planning with proposed solutions utilizing comprehensive coverage package programs. Application of the risk management process. Includes risk control, risk financing, and business risk management problems. Insurance contracts and marketing-judicial doctrines of contract construction, claims processes, insurance institutions, governmental regulation, and sponsorship of insurance. For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin .