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Program of Insurance and Risk Management

SİGO353

LIFE AND NON LIFE INSURANCE I

Course Code
SİGO353
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyze the general state, structure, its position in the national economy, and main players of the Turkish insurance market.
  2. Explain the definition, purpose, characteristics, historical development, and types of motor vehicle insurance.
  3. Evaluate the coverage and exclusions of Compulsory Earthquake Insurance provided by the Natural Disaster Insurance Institution (DASK).
  4. Explain the definition, purpose, characteristics, historical development, and types of Fire Insurance.
  5. Explain the definition, purpose, characteristics, historical development, and types of Glass Breakage and Theft Insurance.
  6. Describe the coverage and exclusions of Marine Insurance.
  7. Identify engineering insurance products and analyze their scope.
  8. Evaluate the coverage and excluded damages under types of Engineering Insurance.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the distinction between life and non-life insurance, structural differences in insurance companies, fire insurance, compulsory earthquake insurance, DASK operations, glass breakage and theft insurance, cargo insurance, electronic device insurance, machinery breakdown insurance, construction and erection insurance, and both compulsory and voluntary motor vehicle insurance.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The development of insurance, Turkish and global insurance markets
2nd Week Key players in the sector, size of the market, future trends in Turkish insurance
3rd Week Motor vehicle insurance, optional liability insurance
4th Week Compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (traffic insurance), tariff and regulations, guarantee fund
5th Week Compulsory earthquake insurance and DASK application
6th Week Fire insurance and clauses
7th Week Glass breakage insurance and theft insurance
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Marine cargo insurance and clauses
10th Week Electronic device insurance
11th Week Machinery breakdown insurance
12th Week Construction insurance and clauses
13th Week Erection insurance and clauses
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingUlaş, I. (2012). Uygulamalı sigorta hukuku: Mal ve sorumluluk sigortaları (8th ed.). Turhan Kitabevi.

Ulaş, I. (2002). Uygulamalı can sigortası hukuku (2nd ed.). Turhan Kitabevi.

Yücesan, O. (2004). Nakliyat tekne ve emtea sigortaları. Emek Matbaacılık.

Memiş, T. (2001). Yangın sigortasında riziko. Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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