Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2BS108Introduction to Insurance3+0+03417.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Introduction to Insurance, providing information about the basic principles and subjects of insurance.
Course Content Definition of insurance, history, Insurance in Türkiye, Basic concepts of insurance. Importance and functions of insurance, Parties of insurance, Insurance intermediaries. Temporary certificate, addendum, renewal document, proposal, information form. Insurance fee - Premium, Insurance tariff. Basic Principles of Insurance-1 - Basic Principles of Insurance2 - Types of insurance - Fire Insurance, Transportation Insurance. Types of insurance - Accident Insurance - Auto Insurance - Non-Auto Insurance. Types of insurance - Engineering Insurance - Agricultural Insurance. Damage - definition, characteristics. Damage - calculation of compensation, payment. Reinsurance - definition, characteristics. Reinsurance - methods 1. Reinsurance - methods 2
Course Methods and Techniques 1. The lecturer explaining the topics and presenting them to the students and asking questions about the explained topics
2. Students asking questions during the lesson to reinforce the topic and the lecturer answering them.
3. Developing different perspectives by discussing the topics with the students.
4. Analyzing real-life IT and technological cases.
5. Students doing research on specific topics and preparing homework.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Sema Mercanoğlu Erin
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Baştürk Hayırsever, Feride; Çakmak, Deniz ve Demirtaş, Barış, 2020. Sigortacılığa Giriş - Temel Sigortacılık Bilgileri, Bankacılık Akademisi Yayınları, Akademi Consulting & Training, Ankara. Özbolat, Murat, 2020. Temel Sigortacılık, Mevzuat – Organizasyon – Uygulama, Seçkin Yayınevi, 8. Baskı Ankara. Kaya, Ferudun; Kahya, Mehmet, 2017. Sigorta ve Sigortacılık, Beta Yayınevi. Duygulu, Ercan; Pehlivan, Pınar, 2017. Sigorta İşletmeciliği, 4. Baskı, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara. George E. Rejda - Michael J. McNamara, 2015. Risk Yönetimi ve Sigortacılık İlkeleri - Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Editör: Erişah Arıcan, 12. Baskıdan Çeviri, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Türkiye Sigorta, Reasürans ve Emeklilik Şirketleri Birliği www.tsb.org.tr Sigorta Bilgi ve Gözetim Merkezi

Course Category
Social Sciences %30
Field %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 16 16
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Uses the basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the Banking and Insurance Program in a further education level in the same field or in a field at the same level.
2 Has the ability to use and develop computer and communication technologies required by his/her profession.
3 Will be prone to interdisciplinary studies in order to develop the ability to look at the Banking and Insurance Program from an outside perspective.
4 Has the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the Banking and Insurance Program.
5 Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications in the Banking and Insurance sector. LO6: At the level of knowledge and skills acquired in the Banking and Insurance Program
6 Can effectively convey his/her thoughts and suggestions to the relevant parties in written and verbal form, based on the knowledge and skills he/she acquired in the Banking and Insurance Program.
7 Has the ability to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the Banking and Insurance Program and to identify and meet learning needs.
8 Learns and applies ethical values ??in his/her field.
9 Have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10 Has an open attitude towards change and innovation.
11 Gains awareness of lifelong learning.
12 Possesses the competence to independently and effectively conduct basic level work on the Banking and Insurance sector.
13 Keeps up with information in his/her field and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Definition of insurance, history, Insurance in Türkiye, Basic concepts of insurance The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
2 Importance and functions of insurance, Parties of insurance, Insurance intermediaries The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
3 Temporary letter, addendum, renewal document, proposal, information form The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
4 Insurance fee - Premium, Insurance tariff The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
5 Fundamental Principles of Insurance-1 The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
6 Fundamental Principles of Insurance-2 The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
7 Types of Insurance - Fire Insurance, Transportation Insurance The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
8 Types of Insurance - Accident Insurance - Auto Insurance - Non-Auto Insurance The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
9 Types of Insurance - Engineering Insurance - Agricultural Insurance The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
10 Damage - definition, characteristics The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
11 Damage - calculation and payment of compensation The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
12 Reinsurance - definition, features The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
13 Reinsurance - methods 1 The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.
14 Reinsurance - methods 2 The topics covered last week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 3 3 4 3
C1 3 2 4 1 3 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 2
C2 4 3 5 2 4 3 3 4 2 2 2 3 2 3
C3 3 4 4 3 5 2 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 3
C4 5 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 4 3 3 4 4
C5 4 3 3 4 3 2 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 3
C6 2 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 3 2 4 3 2 3
C7 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 4
C8 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 5 3 2 3 3 2 4
C9 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 4
C10 3 4 4 2 4 3 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 4
C11 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 4 4 4 5
C12 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 5 4
C13 5 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant