Legal Principles for Insurance Agents
Instructor
UIE Phone
(253) 846-1155 Email
mail@uiece.com |
Course Overview
From drafting policies to settling claims disputes to litigation, the
very nature of insurance inherently makes it different from most forms of
business. And the legal system is an integral part of the industry. What is
the difference between a standard contract and an insurance contract? What court
cases have influenced government regulation on the insurance industry? How do
the legal principles of common law, contract law, and civil law relate to the
role of insurance professionals? And how can understanding these principles
affect the way you perform your duties in a professional and ethical way?
These and others are the questions that will be considered throughout this
course. Learning Objectives: By completion of this course,
successful students will be able to: ·
Explain
the importance of the duty of good faith. ·
Relate
the legal history of government regulation on insurance and the court cases
that influenced it. ·
Describe
the various principles related to common law, contract law, and civil law
which pertain to your role as an insurance professional. Apply course information to adhere closely to the professional and ethical standards of the insurance industry. |
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Chapter |
Subject |
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Section 1 |
Your Role as an Insurance Agent |
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Section 2 |
The Roles of Insurance Regulation |
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Section 3 |
A Closer Look at the Legal Principles for Insurance Agents |
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Section 4 |
The Future of Insurance Regulation & Litigation and You |
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Course Review |
Sections 1-4 |
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References |
None.