BNKS204 Basic Insurance ServicesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: BNKS204
Course Name: Basic Insurance Services
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TURGAY MÜNYAS
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the following concepts: risk definition; classification of risks; risk management; definition and elements of the insurance; insurable risks; general principles of insurance; function and place of economy; basic insurance concepts; the insurance contract and the parties; insurance types and reinsurance and types; insurance companies; agents; duties and responsibilities of experts and actors; compensation payment process in insurance companies; insurance technical provisions; Regulatory and supervisory institutions in the Turkish insurance sector; professional organizations; Functions and duties of institutions such as DASK, TARSİM, insurance account, insurance arbitration committee, SEGEM and TII.
Course Content: Definition of Risk; classification of risks; risk management; definition and elements of the insurance; insurable risks; general principles of insurance; function and place of economy; basic insurance concepts; the insurance contract and the parties; insurance types and reinsurance and types; insurance companies; agents; duties and responsibilities of experts and actors; compensation payment process in insurance companies; insurance technical provisions; Regulatory and supervisory institutions in the Turkish insurance sector; professional organizations; Functions and duties of institutions such as DASK, TARSİM, insurance account, insurance arbitration committee, SEGEM and TII.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Knowing the definition of risk
2) To understand the definition and elements of insurance.
3) • To discuss insurance concepts.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • To classify risks.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Preparation of the course content. • Explanation of the concept of risk in insurance. • Disclosure of risk types. • Describe the relationship between risk and insurance. • Disclosure of the risk structure. • Discussion of risk management • Disclosure of important methods to deal with risks • Discussing the relationship between risk and insurability. NONE
2) Determination of the basic principles of insurance. • Defining the concept of mutual goodwill. • Discuss the concept of transfer of succession rights. • Discuss the concept of compensation. • Studying the concept of close cause. • Practical explanation of the principles. • Discussing the concept of missing / transcendent insurance Review of the syllabus.
3) Explanation of the economic function of insurance • Defining its place in the economy. • Making the distinction between life and non-life. • Explanation of the share in national income. • Explanation of the effects on insurance and economy. • Explanation of the insurance and the economic close relationship • Discussion on why the share of insurance in national income has not increased. Review of the course.
4) Explanation of basic insurance concepts. • Explanation of the concept of police. • Identification of the parties in insurance. • Explanation of the insured. • Description of the insurance company. • Description of the third party. • The narration of the beneficiary. • Explanation of addendum and retention. Review of the course.
5) Definition of reinsurance. • Analysis of reinsurance imperative. • Explanation of the positive sides of reinsurance. • Explanation of the negative sides of reinsurance. • Disclosure of discretionary reinsurance. • Pricing of reinsurance. • Kotpar reinsurance expression. Trete reinsurance expression Review of the course.
6) Explanation of the insurance company definition. • Explanation of the type of establishment of insurance companies. • New law and insurance companies. • Minimum capital of insurance companies • Disclosure of treasury branches • Discussion of the conditions of managers • Disclosure of insurance licenses Review of the course.
7) Explanation of insurance intermediaries. • Agency definition and explanation. • Discussing the concept of agency. • Intermediary institutions and cost relationship. • Broker narration. • Discussing the concept of broker. • Broker and cost relationship. Review of the course.
8) VISA • Discussion of the visa. • Post-exam answers of visa exam answers (depending on time). Review of the course
10) Expert definition. • Explanation of expert duties and responsibilities. • Expert licenses • Expert exam and discussion of internship • Actuarial definition. • Explanation of the duties and responsibilities of Aktüer. • Actuarial exam discussion • Actuarial internship discussion NONE
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Özbolat, M. (2011), Temel Sigortacılık, 5. Baskı, Seçkin yayıncılık.
ISBN :9789750216220
References: Özbolat, M. (2011), Temel Sigortacılık, 5. Baskı, Seçkin yayıncılık.
ISBN :9789750216220

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Lesson
Lab
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Observation
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Homework Assignments 4 20
Midterms 1 15
Final 1 22
Total Workload 169