In this course you will explore the growing influence of technology on the P&C insurance industry. You will analyze how emerging technologies are impacting business and customer needs, and examine how technology can be used to confront current and emerging industry issues and challenges. You will also consider how insurance industry roles are evolving, and the skills and competencies you’ll need for these roles.

COURSE MATERIALS

Course materials include custom-developed online resources and two business books.

EVALUATION

Evaluation for this course includes written assignments and participation in online discussion.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Length: One term (13 weeks).

Delivery: Facilitated online learning. There is no weekly live class, but all students follow the same weekly schedule for readings, assignments, and graded online discussions. Students should plan to log in to the course website at least twice a week to participate in the graded discussions. The course facilitator provides guidance and grades student work.

Time commitment: About 8–10 hours per week to complete readings, assignments, discussion and other activities.

SUGGESTED PRIOR LEARNING

This course has been developed at an introductory undergraduate level and is designed to build on knowledge acquired in completing the CIP program. Students wishing to take this course who do not have a CIP should have industry experience and may need to make additional efforts in order to get the most from the course. In addition, the course is designed to build on skills and knowledge developed in the other three ACIP courses. While not required, we recommend that students complete courses A300, A310 and A340 before taking A350.