UNSW Handbook Course - Insurance Law

Insurance Law - LAWS3080


	Faculty: Faculty of Law
	School: Faculty of Law
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Offered: To be advised
	Fee Band: 3

Description

This course provides an advanced analysis of law and policy covering general insurance. The insurance industry faces unprecedented levels of economic and legal reform, as well as rapid convergence with other financial services. Topics covered will include prudential regulation, mergers, licensing, disclosure requirements and the complaints system. The course will include in depth analysis of several leading cases, as well as consideration of the legal issues arising from the collapse of HIH Insurance and the subsequent Royal Commission. Legislation and regulations considered will include the Insurance Contracts Act, the Insurance (Agents and Brokers) Act, the General Insurance Code of Practice, the General Insurance Brokers' Code of Practice and the Financial Services Reform legislation.

Note: This course does not cover life insurance and health insurance.

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