Insurance Law & AI
SLN #: 88889Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 1014
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s):
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Course Description:
From the 17th-century coffeehouses of London to the high- frequency algorithms of Silicon Valley, insurance has always been the bedrock of global commerce. This course charts how the industry is moving from traditional customs and paper records to the modern era of generative AI, Big Data, and sophisticated predictive modeling. Students will examine the unique U.S. regulatory system and the "Insurtech" revolution, exploring how non-human algorithms now challenge established doctrines of underwriting and the duty to defend. We will analyze how cultural values and public policy influence regulators as they grapple with the shift from human-led risk assessment to autonomous machine learning. To bridge the gap between historical doctrine and future disruption, the course features intensive in-class participation and direct engagement with the instructor and guest speakers, including entrepreneurs who are currently disrupting the analytics landscape. You will not just study the law; you will practice it. The semester culminates in a final oral simulation where students are paired as opposing counsel to negotiate a settlement in a complex coverage dispute. By applying statutory law to the technological frontiers of tomorrow, such as algorithmic bias and autonomous liability, students will master the legal mechanics required to navigate the next century of insurance practice.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Numeric Grade or Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Presentation/Simulation
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.