BUSAD 3720 Risk Management & Insurance Planning

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the general principles of risk management and insurance planning for individual and family clients. The course first introduces students to the risk management and insurance planning process and working with clients to analyze and evaluate risk exposures. Second, the core insurance lines of coverage are explored in detail, including health, disability, long-term care, life, and personal property and casualty (homeowners', personal auto policy, etc.). In addition, the student will learn to analyze an individual and family's insurance needs, select the most appropriate insurance policy and company, and understand a business owner's use of insurance to protect the business's assets and future income. The course and curriculum are approved by the CFP Board of Standards.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or higher in BUSAD 3710 General Principles of Financial Planning.

This course is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Nebraska Wesleyan University. Students register through Nebraska Wesleyan University and receive academic credit from Nebraska Wesleyan University.