Principles of Insurance

This course is a study of the legal principles applicable to the contract of insurance and to the state regulation of insurance. These principles are examined in the light of their institutional setting. Legal and non-legal material is utilized in this course. Topics studied include: formation of a contract; insurable interest; premiums; construction of life, property, accident, liability, and group contracts; concealments; warranties; conditions; exceptions; waiver; estoppel. This course also covers the propriety of federal regulation concentrating on the areas of national health care, no fault, and pension reform.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday 6:30-9:15PM
  • Location: LB422

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7675-10
  • Course Type: Lecture
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 3/3
  • Notes:

    This course is offered for LLM students. Should seats be available in August, after all LLM students have been registered, JD students from the waiting list will be enrolled.

  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Closed
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 11/0
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 19/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Student option
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: PROCTORED (2012-12-11T18:30:00)