Course overview
Extending on prior learnings, this course aims to develop an advanced understanding of the roles of insurance in the financial planning process, in reducing the financial impact resulting from the occurrence of catastrophic events, and the likely scope of advice within the financial planning practice environment. The student will consider the roles of insurance in protecting both income and wealth for the individual, household, and small business exposed to personal and property perils, the evolving legal and regulatory responsibilities attached to insurance contracts, and the changed remuneration environment in which this advice is to be offered.
- Introduction To Risk Management and Insurance
- Personal Risk Management and Life Insurance
- General Insurance and the Advice Process
Course learning outcomes
- Summarise the regulatory environment surrounding insurance in Australia and assess its implications for the provision of risk management advice as part of the financial planning process.
- Identify the core features of major life and general insurance products and explain differences between alternative insurance products to clients.
- Evaluate the role of risk assessment and use of insurance as components of the financial planning process, including the taxation implications of alternative products and strategies.
- Ascertain client-specific risks and provide a critical assessment of the risk management and insurance implications for these clients.
- Develop risk management strategies appropriate to client risk profiles, including recommendations for life and general insurance products.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 26560
Section SE01
Size 50
Available 47
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 56341
Section SE01
Size 50
Available 50
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