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Level 1
Course details
Introductory Financial Accounting I
ACCT1030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056
During this course, the student will learn to effectively use Windows operating system, apply word processing techniques, create basic business presentations, and explore the power of spreadsheets . Students will also learn the skills necessary to operate effectively within the Conestoga College computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on the development of solutions to business problems using commonly available microcomputer tools.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Insurance Fundamentals
INS1000
As part of your evaluation, you will be required to become a member of the Insurance Institute of Canada and register for the applicable Insurance Institute National Exam. Additional charges will apply: $80.00 membership fee & $198.00 exam fee (+ HST).
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Business Mathematics I
MATH1010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Marketing I
MKT1040
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Organizational Behaviour
BUS1021
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Applied Ethics
BUS2031
Emphasis is placed on the development of a critical process for making ethical decisions. There will be discussion on ethical controversies encountered in work environments - opportunities to explore personal values, code of ethics, and develop strategies to understand and respect the values and decisions of others.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Macroeconomics
ECON1030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Insurance On Property
INS1010
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Personal Automobile Insurance
INS1020
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Insurance Against Liability
INS2000
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Essentials of Loss Adjusting
INS2010
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Underwriting Essentials
INS2020
This course focuses on the essential skills required of an entry-level underwriter. Students begin with an overview of an underwriter's role as an investor of shareholder capital on behalf of an insurer and discuss the process of accepting and rejecting risk within parameters set by the insurer and imposed by the external environment. Hard skills, soft skills, and underwriting temperament are profiled and specifically applied in the analysis of individual property, automobile, and liability risks.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Sales
MKT2080
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 2 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Fraud Awareness and Prevention
INS1030
This course focuses on learning how fraud may arise with respect to insurance policies and what initiatives the insurance industry has advanced to fight such fraudulent practices. The dollar cost of fraud to individuals and the industry is discussed, as well as the laws that affect how insurers must handle claims adjustment and settlement. Property, automobile and liability claims are covered. New business and renewals and the underwriting of each are discussed from the perspective of “red flags” which may indicated potential fraud at the beginning stages of an insurance contract.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent
INS2030
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Integrated Insurance Applications
INS2050
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Bodily Injury Claims
INS2060
This course introduces the basics of human anatomy and physiology and how they are important to the insurance adjuster. The investigative process is outlined and the factors involved in claim evaluation and negotiation are considered. Key topics include injuries that are likely to be encountered and the medical treatment normally prescribed, interpretation of medical reports, as well as rehabilitation and the role of the adjuster in the process.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Advanced Underwriting
INS2135
You will review the nature of an underwriter’s work and the types of knowledge, skill and temperament an underwriter needs. Advanced Underwriting examines how these characteristics must be broadened and deepened to analyze the needs and loss experience of larger, more complex risks. You will be exposed to some more unusual or specialized lines of insurance. You will consider the broader perspective a more experienced underwriter needs in dealing with the legal and regulatory environment, manuscript wordings, alternative risk transfer, reinsurance and international risks.
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 1
Course details
Introductory Financial Accounting I
ACCT1030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056
During this course, the student will learn to effectively use Windows operating system, apply word processing techniques, create basic business presentations, and explore the power of spreadsheets . Students will also learn the skills necessary to operate effectively within the Conestoga College computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on the development of solutions to business problems using commonly available microcomputer tools.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Insurance Fundamentals
INS1000
As part of your evaluation, you will be required to become a member of the Insurance Institute of Canada and register for the applicable Insurance Institute National Exam. Additional charges will apply: $80.00 membership fee & $198.00 exam fee (+ HST).
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Business Mathematics I
MATH1010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Marketing I
MKT1040
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Organizational Behaviour
BUS1021
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Applied Ethics
BUS2031
Emphasis is placed on the development of a critical process for making ethical decisions. There will be discussion on ethical controversies encountered in work environments - opportunities to explore personal values, code of ethics, and develop strategies to understand and respect the values and decisions of others.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR1020
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Macroeconomics
ECON1030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Insurance On Property
INS1010
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Personal Automobile Insurance
INS1020
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Co-op Work Term (Insurance-Property/Casualty)
COOP1460
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Insurance Against Liability
INS2000
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Essentials of Loss Adjusting
INS2010
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Underwriting Essentials
INS2020
This course focuses on the essential skills required of an entry-level underwriter. Students begin with an overview of an underwriter's role as an investor of shareholder capital on behalf of an insurer and discuss the process of accepting and rejecting risk within parameters set by the insurer and imposed by the external environment. Hard skills, soft skills, and underwriting temperament are profiled and specifically applied in the analysis of individual property, automobile, and liability risks.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Sales
MKT2080
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 2 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
Course details
Fraud Awareness and Prevention
INS1030
This course focuses on learning how fraud may arise with respect to insurance policies and what initiatives the insurance industry has advanced to fight such fraudulent practices. The dollar cost of fraud to individuals and the industry is discussed, as well as the laws that affect how insurers must handle claims adjustment and settlement. Property, automobile and liability claims are covered. New business and renewals and the underwriting of each are discussed from the perspective of “red flags” which may indicated potential fraud at the beginning stages of an insurance contract.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent
INS2030
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Integrated Insurance Applications
INS2050
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Bodily Injury Claims
INS2060
This course introduces the basics of human anatomy and physiology and how they are important to the insurance adjuster. The investigative process is outlined and the factors involved in claim evaluation and negotiation are considered. Key topics include injuries that are likely to be encountered and the medical treatment normally prescribed, interpretation of medical reports, as well as rehabilitation and the role of the adjuster in the process.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INS1000 OR INS1005
- CoRequisites:
Advanced Underwriting
INS2135
You will review the nature of an underwriter’s work and the types of knowledge, skill and temperament an underwriter needs. Advanced Underwriting examines how these characteristics must be broadened and deepened to analyze the needs and loss experience of larger, more complex risks. You will be exposed to some more unusual or specialized lines of insurance. You will consider the broader perspective a more experienced underwriter needs in dealing with the legal and regulatory environment, manuscript wordings, alternative risk transfer, reinsurance and international risks.
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
- Determine the function and role of property and casualty insurance in business and society.
- Discuss the organization, structure, and roles and responsibilities associated with property and casualty insurance companies.
- Analyze the coverage and policies currently available through companies providing property and casualty insurance.
- Adhere to principles, processes and procedures used in adjusting losses, settling claims and explaining and completing documentation specific to property and casualty insurance.
- Evaluate the factors affecting the acceptance and underwriting of property and casualty insurance risks.
- Use computer skills towards completion of business and other associated tasks.
- Develop appropriate working relationships using knowledge of property and casualty insurance, customer service skills, and interpersonal communications.
- Apply basic economic principles to business.
- Discuss the legal system and legislation affecting business in general and the property and casualty insurance business specifically.
- Apply marketing and sales techniques to property and casualty insurance situations.
- Discuss the issues and concerns regarding business corporate responsibility in an insurance environment.
- Determine the uses, endorsements, coverage, contracts, policies and legislation associated with property and casualty insurance.