FINC345-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

The Economics of Risk and Insurance

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course analyses the nature and problem of risk and uncertainty and consumers' preferences regarding risk and risk taking. It examines the basic principles of risk and insurance, and the description of the characteristics of main types of insurance (both life and general). The course includes an introduction to the structure and operation of insurance markets (both local and international), and the function of insurance firms within the financial system. It covers the general principles of insurance underwriting and pricing, claims management and claims reserving process within the regulatory regime of the insurance industry.

Prerequisites

Equivalent Courses

Recommended Preparation

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 Meremere 108 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00 E9 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Tutorial A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 14:00 - 15:00 Rehua 005
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,003.00

International fee $4,538.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.

For further information see Department of Economics and Finance .

All FINC345 Occurrences

  • FINC345-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026