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SPAN 5320: Independent Study
This course provides a detailed examination of the legal principles associated with liability insurance, with major emphasis on commercial general liability, homeowners, commercial and private auto, and umbrella/excess coverage. The course will focus on several subtopics within these areas, such as environmental impairment liability, coverage for intellectual property claims and employment liability, insurer use of litigation management guidelines, and common exclusions to coverage, such as "intentional acts". The course will also examine the varying perspectives of the interested parties to an insurance liability dispute, as well as the tactics these parties utilize to maximize or minimize insurance payouts.
- Credits
- 1–6
- Offered
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- Prerequisite: Principles of Insurance (7675).
Spring 2027 sections
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | IND | By arrangement | TBA | Storrs | 1 of 1 open | |
| 002 | IND | By arrangement | TBA | Storrs | 1 of 1 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Miguel Gomes, Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann, and Jacqueline Loss.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | IND | By arrangement | Miguel Gomes | Storrs | 0 of 1 open | |
| 002 | IND | By arrangement | Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann | Storrs | 0 of 1 open | |
| 003 | IND | By arrangement | Jacqueline Loss | Storrs | 0 of 1 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.