RiskWise: Navigating Life Health and the Unexpected
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Provide knowledge and tools to protect income, assets, and family security with comprehensive insurance strategies covering health, life, disability, and long-term care.
About this Course
Unexpected events can derail even the best financial plans. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to protect income, assets, and family security through effective insurance strategies. Whether you’re a financial professional or planning for your household, you’ll gain practical insights into health, life, disability, and long-term care coverage—and learn how to integrate them into a comprehensive risk management plan. Through real-world case studies, interactive tools, and expert interviews, you’ll explore advanced concepts and policy features that impact financial resilience. Designed for a broad audience—including aspiring and current insurance and financial planning professionals—this course empowers you to make informed decisions and better serve clients or your own household. 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 ACES Online @aces.illinois.edu/online
What You'll Learn
- Explain basic concepts of health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance
- Apply personal risk management strategies in financial planning
- Identify key policy features, coverage options, and consumer protections
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet proficiency
- Ability to follow English instructions and complete short tasks
Instructors
Dr. Craig Lemoine
Director of Financial Planning, Associate Clinical Professor of Financial Planning