Risk Management & Insurance

Catalog description

Types of non-speculative risk facing individuals and businesses will be explored. The methods available to handle risks will then be examined. The insurance industry, its regulatory environment, and insurance contracts provided by commercial insurers and federal and state governments and including those for the risk of: premature death, health, disability, automobile ownership, home ownership, and business ownership will be examined. Prerequisites: Undergraduate level FINC300 Minimum grade of B- Williams College of Business Finance