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Insurance (INS)

INS 100  (3 credit hours)  
Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management  

Introduces property-casualty insurance and is a foundation for the study of insurance. Provides information on types of insurance, providers, regulatory environment, and performance measures. Describes the function of marketing, underwriting and claims. Covers insurance as a contract, introduces both property and liability loss exposure and policy provisions, and provides a basic discussion of risk management as a means of managing loss exposures. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Reading, English, and Mathematics assessment scores above the KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of the prescribed developmental course(s).
Attributes: Technical
Components: LEC: Lecture
INS 181  (3 credit hours)  
Foundations of Insurance Production  

Introduces principles of insurance production and agency and sales management. Emphasizes insurance products and insurance markets in the context of personal lines coverages as well as limited commercial lines coverages. INS 100 or consent. MT 150 or above. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Reading and English assessment scores above the KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of the prescribed developmental course(s).
Attributes: Technical
Components: LEC: Lecture
INS 182  (3 credit hours)  
Multiple Lines Insurance Production  

Introduces principles of multiple lines insurance production. Emphasizes insurance product and insurance markets in the context of commercial lines coverages. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: INS 181.
Attributes: Technical
Components: LEC: Lecture
INS 183  (3 credit hours)  
Agency Operations and Sales Management  

Focuses on the producer's office environment and sales management techniques. Emphasizes how management concepts can be applied to the producer's sales and to the business of running an agency. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: INS 182.
Attributes: Technical
Components: LEC: Lecture