2016-2017 Catalog

FIST 1040 Principles of Property and Casualty Insurance

3.0 - 0.0 - 3.0

Prerequisite

(1) Acceptance into the Fire Science Technology program - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the field of property and casualty insurance and the needs of individuals or organizations for various categories of protection. Areas of emphasis include fire, accident, theft, property damage, liability insurance, and the legal environment of insurance products. Students are also introduced to the basic concepts of product design, underwriting, pricing, marketing, and claim administration.