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FI 380  Principles of Insurance and Risk Management

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(FI 311 or FI 311H or FI 320) and (STT 200 or STT 201 or STT 231 or STT 315 or STT 351 or STT 421 or STT 441)
Recommended Background:
Knowledge of calculus is recommended but not required.
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Insurance and Risk Management Minor and open to students in the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Minor or approval of department.
Description:
Overview of techniques for measuring and managing risk. Pure risks related to mortality, health-related expenses, property damage, and product liability. Management techniques studied include risk assumption, prevention, diversification, and transfer via insurance and non-insurance market mechanisms.
Effective Dates:
FS22 - Open