FIN 604 Personal Insurance Planning (3 credits)

This course examines the theory and practice of risk management within a personal financial planning framework. It examines the wide range of risks that individuals are exposed to and the ways that insurance can be used to deal with the problems posed by such risks. Topics include the nature of risk, organization and regulation of the insurance industry, life and health insurance, and property and liability insurance. Insurance is also examined within the framework of employee benefit packages.