Unexpected events like a car accident, dog bite or stormy night can derail financial goals for years to come. This course gives you the tools to protect your home, your vehicles, and your accumulated wealth through practical property and liability insurance and noninsurance strategies. Whether you are a financial professional or managing your own household, you’ll gain insight into today’s challenging insurance environment and learn why coverage decisions must be made before a loss occurs.
Through expert podcasts, real‑world case studies, and interactive evaluation tools, you’ll explore how to spot hidden policy gaps and use umbrella coverage to shield future earnings. Designed for both aspiring professionals and savvy consumers, this course empowers you to move beyond the “price trap” and make informed decisions that ensure your insurance works when you need it most.
This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
In the course orientation, you'll get to know the course, your classmates, and our learning environment, and gain the technical skills needed. Then we will explore risk by defining loss, hazards, and perils and the main categories of property insurance. We will examine why insurance decisions must be made before a loss occurs and dive into the legal principles of liability and valuation. By the end of this module, you will understand the mathematical and legal foundations that determine how a property claim is actually paid.
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20个视频4篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题1个插件
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20个视频•总计80分钟
Course Introduction•1分钟
Meet Your Instructor | Craig Lemoine•4分钟
Meet Your Instructor | Tapiwa Sigauke•1分钟
Module 1 Overview•1分钟
Introduction to Property & Liability Insurance •3分钟
Property, Liability and Financial Planning •8分钟
Coverage Types: An Overview •2分钟
Loss Exposures •3分钟
Foundations of Liability & Asset Protection (PC - MR)•8分钟
Types of Property Coverage •2分钟
Property Insurance Basics •3分钟
Property Valuation •9分钟
Property Insurance Clauses and Coinsurance Provisions •7分钟
Types of Liability Damages •8分钟
Absolute Liability •3分钟
Understanding Negligence and the Last Clear Chance Doctrine •7分钟
Property Tax Treatment •2分钟
After Loss Obligations •5分钟
Beyond the Premium: A Homeowners Case Study •1分钟
Homeowner Policy Renewal: Why This Is the Moment That Matters•3分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计40分钟
Course Guide•10分钟
Updating Your Profile•10分钟
Deep Dive – Why Your Claim Payout Might Surprise You•10分钟
Your Renewal Packet •10分钟
2个作业•总计25分钟
Orientation Quiz•10分钟
Module 1 | Knowledge Check•15分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Getting to Know Your Classmates•10分钟
1个插件•总计10分钟
Explore Your Renewal Packet •10分钟
Module 2 | Homeowners Insurance Coverage and Tradeoffs
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We will now differentiate between named and open peril policies while comparing the massive financial impact of Actual Cash Value versus Replacement Cost coverage. This module also explores the "Modern Risk Landscape," including new industry standards for roof age and solar panels. By the end of this module, you will be able to audit a homeowners policy for hidden gaps and navigate the tradeoffs between lower premiums and higher protection.
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15个视频2篇阅读材料
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15个视频•总计101分钟
Module 2 Overview•1分钟
Introduction to Homeowners Insurance •2分钟
The Structure of Homeowners’ Insurance •9分钟
Elements of Homeowner’s Insurance •7分钟
Insurance Service Office (ISO) Forms •4分钟
Property Insurance Clauses and Coinsurance Provisions •7分钟
Homeowners Insurance – Who is Insured? •5分钟
Homeowners Insurance – Where is Insured? •3分钟
The Value of an Advisor and the "Price Trap" (HOME PC)•10分钟
The Modern Risk Landscape: Roofs and Solar (HOME PC)•14分钟
Homeowners Insurance: Property, Valuation, and Modern Challenges (MR PC)•7分钟
Homeowners Policy Extras, Forms and Title Insurance •7分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计20分钟
The "Stealth" Change in Home Insurance•10分钟
Deep Dive – Solar Panels: Asset or Liability?•10分钟
Module 3 | Auto Insurance and Property Risk on the Road
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This module focuses on the road, breaking down required and optional auto coverages like liability, collision, and comprehensive. We will discuss modern pressures on the auto market, including telematics, the gig economy, and the unique risks of electric vehicles. By the end of this module, you will understand the mechanics of a Personal Auto Policy and be able to identify common coverage gaps that leave your assets vulnerable.
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15个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业
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15个视频•总计82分钟
Module 3 Overview•1分钟
No Fault Auto Insurance •5分钟
Elements of Personal Auto Insurance Policies •2分钟
Part A: Liability Protections •6分钟
Part B: Medical Payments •2分钟
Part C: Uninsured Motorist Coverage •2分钟
Part D: Coverage on Your Auto •5分钟
A Deeper Dive Into Auto Insurance•4分钟
The New Reality of Auto Risk & Telematics (AUTO PC)•6分钟
The Advisory Gap (AUTO PC)•11分钟
Gig Economy, EVs & Car Buying (AUTO PC) •13分钟
Covered Auto •5分钟
Endorsements & Hard to Insure Drivers •8分钟
Shopping and Pricing for Auto Insurance •7分钟
Bundling at Renewal: When It Helps—and When It Hurts•3分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
The Loyalty Dilemma•10分钟
1个作业•总计15分钟
Module 3 | Case Study Knowledge Check•15分钟
Module 4 | Umbrella Policies and Applying what you’ve learned
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Our final module explains how Umbrella insurance extends underlying coverage to protect your future earnings and human capital from major legal judgments. We will also evaluate how emerging technologies and climate risks are reshaping insurance availability and broadening our strategy to include health and life insurance. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
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9个视频5篇阅读材料2个作业
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9个视频•总计50分钟
Module 4 Overview•1分钟
The Umbrella Strategy: Concept & Cost (U PC)•7分钟
Umbrella Liability Coverage •4分钟
The Umbrella Shield: Beyond Policy Limits (MR PC)•9分钟
The Professional Shield: Assets & Automation (U PC)•7分钟
The Future: Telematics, AI, and Market Trends (U PC) •4分钟
The Future of Risk: Climate, Tech, and Professional Partnerships (MR PC)•15分钟
The Advisor’s Role at Renewal: Coordinate, Don’t Design•3分钟
Course Summary•1分钟
5篇阅读材料•总计38分钟
Deep Dive – Protecting Your "Future Self"•10分钟
Explore More - Climate Risk and Your ZIP Code•10分钟
Case Study – The Follow-Up: From Renewals to Strategy•10分钟
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