University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 26, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

FIN 322 - Insurance and Risk Management

(3 units)
Provides an overview to risk management and insurance emphasizing personal risk management. Topics include property, liability, auto, life and health. Discussions include pricing and underwriting, claims, rate development and product distribution.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): FIN 301 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize and understand an organization’s risk appetite and risk tolerances, and how it directly impacts their risk management techniques.
2. examine an organization’s risks and know how to mitigate or eliminate the risks through business continuity planning and disaster recovery preparedness.
3. evaluate an organization’s cyber security and data risks, and understand the steps needed to protect those risks.
4. understand and explain the role of an organization’s chief risk officer, or risk champion, including corporate governance and risk management oversight.


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