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| GEST0938-1

 | Insurance Legislation & Techniques

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| Duration : | 30h Th | |
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| Holder(s) : | André Rochez | |
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| Course contents :
| A short history. Economic influence of insurance. Definition & classification of insurance. Techniques. Reinsurance & coinsurance. Control. Tax system. European regulations. | |
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| Course objective :
| This course aims at getting students used to the terminology & the techniques found in insurance contracts, & to the obligations imposed on insurance companies by the law.
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| Prerequisites :
| DT 301 Introduction to Private Law and Law of Contract | |
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| Organization :
| - Presentation of the principles illustrated by examples inspired by the international experience of the teacher. - Newspaper & magazine articles are commented in the light of current events. - A syllabus of the course will be available, together with copies of media used in class (transparencies, ...). | |
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| Written notes :
| - "Droit des Assurances", J.J. Strijckmans, Université Libre de Bruxelles. - "Les Assurances à la Portée de Tous", Guy Bastin, Collection Formation Continue. - "Droit de l'Assurance Vie", Jean Ernault, Collection de la Faculté de Droit de l'ULB. - Publications de l'Office de Contrôle des Assurances. - Publications de l'Union Professionnelle des Entreprises d'Assurances. - "Traité Pratique de l'Assurance", Editions Kluwer. | |
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| Assessment :
| 1st session assessment : oral examination on the comprehension and knowledge of methods and concepts 2nd session assessment : idem prolonged 2nd session assessment : idem | |
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