Insurance (5 cr)
Code: 3100046-1003
General information
- Timing
- 01.09.2015 - 02.11.2015
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 10 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Professional Sales
- Teachers
- Marjo Kumpula
- Tarja Heikkilä
- Course
- 3100046
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The aim of the study unit is to give the students an overall picture of insurance business so that they can work in the field. They learn the basic concepts and definitions of insurance business as well as the principles of legislation governing the field and acquire good knowledge of claims and damages. They learn how insurance companies operate. The study unit concentrates on private insurance policies.
Content
Functions and effects of insurance business in the societyDifferent types of insurance companiesFinance, profitability and solvency of insurance companiesInsurance policyPolicy holder’s legal protectionOther laws and regulations governing insurance businessMarketing of insurance policiesIndemnity insurance