848 Insurance Law

Students will become familiar with basic issues and concepts of insurance and insurance coverage.  Insurance is a trillion dollar per year industry and impacts in numerous ways on a broad range of commercial and litigation practices.  Assignments and practical discussion items will include key concepts in identifying relevant insurance, understanding insurance policies and the role of insurance in litigation and key areas of commercial transactions such as tax and the interplay of warranties, indemnities and insurance in M&A transactions.

Degree Requirements
Course Type
  • Lecture
Learning Outcomes
  • Other professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.