Insurance Courses

INSU 320. Introductory Actuarial Mathematics. 3 crs. An introduction to the basic mathematical concepts used in evaluating life insurance and pension benefits, including compound interest theory, mortality tables, and multiple decrement tables. 

INSU 350. Risk and Insurance. 3 crs. Analyzes the nature of risk as it relates to personal, financial, and business decisions. 

INSU 351. Life and Health Insurance. 3 crs. Examines the economic principles, mathematical foundation, and legal framework underlying life insurance. Prereq.: INSU 350. 

INSU 352. Property Liability Insurance. 3 crs. An analysis of the needs by business and individuals for property liability insurance, the nature of coverage available, and systems of rating, marketing, and underwriting. Prereq.: INSU 350. 

INSU 353. Social Insurance. 3 crs. An examination of various federal and state programs of social and employment security, workmen’s compensation, and other government insurance. Prereq.: Junior standing. 

INSU 354. Risk Management. 3 crs. Identifies and evaluates loss exposures and develops risk control methods and financing techniques for exposures. The primary focus is on developing effective risk management alternatives. Prereq.: INSU 352. 

INSU 355. Employee Benefit Plans. 3 crs. Comprehensive study of the principles underlying the design and operation of employee benefit plans. The various administrative funding techniques for providing these benefits are evaluated. Prereq.: INSU 351. 

INSU 357. Independent Study in Insurance. 3 crs. Preparation for professional insurance examinations or a specialized insurance project. Prereq.: INSU 350. 

INSU 358. Independent Study in Insurance. 3 crs. Preparation for professional insurance examinations and research into specialized insurance problems. Prereq.: INSU 357.