FAK 2627 Motor Insurance Claims Handling part B

FAK 2627 Motor Insurance Claims Handling part B

Course code: 
FAK 2627
Department: 
Law and Governance
Credits: 
7.5
Course coordinator: 
Ina Due-Tønnessen
Course name in Norwegian: 
Skadeoppgjør motorvognforsikring del B
Product category: 
Executive
Portfolio: 
Course in Insurance
Semester: 
2018 Autumn
Active status: 
Active
Level of study: 
Bachelor
Teaching language: 
Norwegian
Course type: 
One semester
Introduction

This course is based on knowledge adapted from Motor Insurance and Motor Insurance Claims Handling A. The course is the last course for claims handlers wanting to achieve an authorization in Motor Insurance, and the topics examined thoroughly are of special importance.

Learning outcomes - Knowledge

After this course the students will have obtained a thorough knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Liability Act and other relevant rules and regulations concerning motor vehicle insurance, and will be able to account for practical claims handling by the rules and regulation regarding accidents and damages where motor vehicles is involved. They will obtain a thorough understanding regarding deprivation and recourse. The students will also obtain basic skills regarding the principles of claims for damages for personal injury, especially the first phase.
 

Learning outcomes - Skills

At the end of this course, the students will be able to solve most practical issues that may come into being in claims handling topics regarding damage done to property and simple personal injury claims in Motor Insurance.

Learning Outcome - Reflection

During the course, the students should have acquired a conscious attitude to the fact that their professional choices and advices first and foremost are of importance for other people than themselves.

Course content

Settlements of claims regarding liability in negligence

Cases of doubt

Recourse (in-depth study)

Damages for personal injury.

Compensation according to Third party motor insurance –
Motor Vehicle Liability Act (bal.) § 7

Learning process and requirements to students

Part-time
Organized as E-Learning based on self-tuition and 4 send-ins (not mandatory).
Intensive seminars are organized and participation is mandatory (2+2 days)

Software tools
No specified computer-based tools are required.
Qualifications

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Required prerequisite knowledge

The courses Introduction to Insurance, Motor Insurance, Motor Insurance Claims Handling A and at least one year work experience at a Claims handling division.

Exam categoryWeightInvigilationDurationSupport materialsGroupingComment exam
Exam category:
Submission
Form of assessment:
Written submission
Exam code:
FAK 26271
Grading scale:
ECTS
Grading rules:
Internal and external examiner
Resit:
Examination when next scheduled course
100Yes5 Hour(s)
  • All printed and handwritten support materials
  • BI-approved exam calculator
  • Simple calculator
Individual 5 hours individual written exam. If used for Authorization the candidate must obtain at least grade C.
Exams:
Exam category:Submission
Form of assessment:Written submission
Weight:100
Invigilation:Yes
Grouping (size):Individual
Support materials:
  • All printed and handwritten support materials
  • BI-approved exam calculator
  • Simple calculator
Duration:5 Hour(s)
Comment:5 hours individual written exam. If used for Authorization the candidate must obtain at least grade C.
Exam code:FAK 26271
Grading scale:ECTS
Resit:Examination when next scheduled course
Exam organisation: 
Ordinary examination
Total weight: 
100
Student workload
ActivityDurationComment
Prepare for teaching
12 Hour(s)
Preparation for intensive seminars
Teaching
32 Hour(s)
Partcipation on intensive seminars 4 days (2+2)
Submission(s)
35 Hour(s)
5 send-inns (not mandatory)
Student's own work with learning resources
100 Hour(s)
Curriculum
Group work / Assignments
16 Hour(s)
Exercises and activities on It's learning
Examination
5 Hour(s)
Exam
Sum workload: 
200

A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.