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Course description

This course examines the general principles of life insurance law. The course begins by introducing students to life insurance products, industry regulation, contract questions and claims processes and examines relevant legislation including the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) and Life Insurance Act 1995 (Cth). Students will also be introduced to advanced topics: selling life insurance; issues for disability insurance; and issues for group life insurance. Students will be expected to apply and improve their analytical and communication skills through close consideration and discussion of case studies and legal issues.