Key words
Insurance law, IWETO code S137
Objectives
Acquiring an understanding of insurance law, esp. the national law on insurance agreements (Landverzekeringsovereenkomstenwet) and the special regulations on insurance contracts that mainly relate to the private life of a policyholder.
In the course on Civil Law, judicial aspects are treated as well.
The course emphasizes understanding and not reproduction.
Researching, analysing and applying law, jurisprudence and articles from insurance magazines.
Topics
- Extensive discussion of national law on insurance agreements (Landverzekeringsovereenkomstenwet)
- Discussion of several special regulations on insurance contracts:
- Fire
- Family liability
- Mandatory car insurance
- Life
- Legal assistance
Prerequisites
Contract law
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
Job-related:- Knowing the national law on insurance agreements (Landverzekeringsovereenkomstenwet)
- Knowing regulated insurance contracts concerning the private life of the policy holder
- Knowing judicial aspects of insurances
Skills:
General:- Power of thinking and reasoning
- Consulting sources on insurance law (law, jurisprudence, insurance magazines)
General and job-related:- Ability to argue
- Recognizing problems
Attitudes:
General:- Meticulousness
- Critical attitude
- Attitude of lifelong learning
Job-related:- Handling justicial information
- Following up on developments in jurisprudence
Materials used
Course book: Bijzonder gereglementeerde verzekeringscontracten. Author: Philippe Colle, Publisher: Intersentia Uitgevers N.V. 2900 Antwerpen
National law on insurance agreements in students' codex
Study costs
Course book at market price (approx. € 30)
Study guidance
Students may always communicate their study problems
Teaching Methods
Lectures, interactive sessions, exercises
Assessment
- First exam session: 100% written exam
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Students registered for the examinations only: - First exam session: 100% written exam
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Lecturer(s)
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