Academic Programs

A variety of classes focusing on insurance-related topics are offered at UNLV. Classes can be taken as electives or combined to earn a minor in insurance and risk management. A major in insurance and risk management will be a future offering of UNLV’s Lee Business School.

FIN 323 “Insurance Company Operations”

Students will get a broad look at the insurance industry and risk management operations using real-world examples of insurable risks and risk management operational practices. Students will learn the technical and social skills needed to succeed directly from industry leaders including company executives, corporate risk managers, sales leaders, underwriters, claims adjusters, actuaries, and loss control engineers.

This introductory class is ideal for students who are curious about the breadth and depth of the insurance industry and is a great supplementary course for all business students.

FIN 324 “Addressing Commercial Property Risks”

This class provides students with an understanding of how risk management techniques, including commercial property insurance, can be used to address an organization’s property loss exposures and as a basis for developing an organization’s complete property and liability risk management and insurance program. Students will better understand how this information improves decision-making enterprise-wide.

This class is ideal for students pursuing a degree in insurance, real estate, or entrepreneurship.

FIN 325 “Addressing Commercial Liability Risks”

This class provides students with an understanding of how risk management techniques, including commercial liability insurance, can be used to address an organization’s liability loss exposures, as a basis for developing an organization’s complete property and liability risk management and insurance program. Students will better understand how this information improves decision-making enterprise-wide.

This class is ideal for students pursuing a degree in insurance, real estate, or entrepreneurship.

Simplified Summary

UNLV offers different classes about insurance. Students can take these classes for fun or to earn a special minor in insurance and risk management. In the future, they'll even be able to major in it! --- FIN 323 “Insurance Company Operations”: This class teaches students about how insurance companies work, using real examples. They'll learn from people who really work in the business, like executives and sales leaders. --- FIN 324 “Addressing Commercial Property Risks”: In this class, students will learn how businesses can use insurance to protect their property. It's great for students who are interested in insurance, real estate, or starting their own business. --- FIN 325 “Addressing Commercial Liability Risks”: This class is about how businesses can use insurance to protect against things they might be responsible for, like accidents. It's also good for students who want to work in insurance, real estate, or start a business.