FIN 138

Principles of Risk Management and Insurance

Study of the concept of pure risk and its implications for decision making. Provides business students the basics of risk theory and its application to risk management or insurance purchasing using a personal consumer's viewpoint. Practical personalized examples and cases will be used to illustrate risk decision making, primarily on a personal basis, but also in selected business decisions. Topics include risk theory, social insurance, life insurance, pensions, medical coverage, workers' compensation, property insurances, and liability insurances. Ideal as a supplement to any business major, especially those making risk management or insuring decisions, including insurance company personnel, investment counselors, financial managers, real estate majors, employee benefits/personnel specialists, pre-law, and Occupational Health & Safety.

Units: 3.0