Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): A mark of at least 60% in Business 2039 Description: The concept of risk, methods of handling risk, the risk management process, and the use of derivatives in risk mitigation are topics addressed in the first part of this course. The second half of the course will focus on the structure and regulation of the insurance industry in Canada as well as common insurance products. Needs analysis, types of plans, taxation of plans and applications will be topics that are addressed with regard to life, disability, health and property and casualty insurance.
