INS 6120 — Macro Challenges in Insurance
3 semester hours Graduate Lecture
Studies the macro challenges facing the planet—including an aging population, climate change, and pandemic risks—and the way in which the insurance industry adapts and changes to address those challenges. From its deep-rooted understanding of risk assessment to its extensive access to and grasp of data, the insurance industry must vigilantly assess and respond to macro risks that threaten populations.
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