IRM 252: Personal Insurance and Financial Planning
Course Description:
IRM 252 is designed to cover policy provisions and concepts common to various personal multiple-line property, casualty, life and health contracts. This course will also help students prepare for the AINS 102 national examination administered by the Institutes towards the Associate in General Insurance (AINS) professional designation.
IRM 252 is the 2nd of a 3-course series sponsored by the University of Olivet. Students who successfully complete the three courses by earning an overall score of 80% or higher are eligible to submit their transcripts for IRM 252 (CPCU 555) and IRM 253 (CPCU 551 plus Ethical Decision-Making in Risk Management) to The Institutes Knowledge Group to receive a CPCU professional designation certificate of completion. NOTE: Students who earn passing scores in the IRM courses are eligible to receive postsecondary credit if they choose to later enroll with The University of Olivet following graduation from high school.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | IRM 252: Personal Insurance and Financial Planning | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Risk Management and Insurance | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | University of Olivet | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | None | ||||||||||
| Alignment Document : | https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTGtTT5EqzsQq6w151lxBPykFj1FGn1zb53Q81Dp1ZmgQqVf-oTjAw948eqYE830yAvGPiBHG-K1AOx/pub | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Trimester | ||||||||||
| NCES SCED Code : 12106 |
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/ |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- Identify the process of traditional risk management, enterprise risk management, and alternatives to insurance
- Describe the structure of the insurance contract
- Explain the concepts of risk and insurance
- Describe insurance markets, company operations, and state and federal regulations
- Explain standard coverage, focus on personal property/casualty policies
- Demonstrate knowledge of property and liability insurance, including policy coverage language
- Demonstrate technical competence and the ability to read and understand coverage forms providing consistent and sound underwriting decisions
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, demonstrating negotiating skills and actively challenging others when necessary
Additional Cost Description:
Personal Insurance and Financial Planning, 1st edition (CPCU 555) The Institutes Collegiate Edition - Textbook The Institutes - Purchase Study Materials From Participating Schools. Select “Michigan Virtual” and select IRM 252 - Personal Insurance.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...
NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Fourth Edition (2025)
| Rating | Comments | |
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| A1: A course overview and syllabus are included in the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A2: Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A3: The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A4: Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A5: Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A6: Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A7: The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to obtain it. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A8: Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| B1: The course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B2: Where applicable, the course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B3: Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B4: Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned with the content delivered. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B5: The course content and supporting materials reflect different perspectives and provide non-stereotypical forms of representation. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B6: The course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, Open Education Resources “[OER])” that support course content standards are accurate and current. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B7: The course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B8: Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B9: Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| C1: The course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C2: The course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C3: The course is organized by units and lessons arranged in a logical sequence. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C4: The course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C5: The course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C6: The course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C7: The course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C8: The course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C9: Course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| D1: Learner assessments align with stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D2: Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward understanding of content. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D3: Assessment practices provide frequent and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D4: Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D5: Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| E1: Course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E2: The course design facilitates readability. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E3: The course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the variable needs of learners, following Universal Design for Learning principles. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E4: Multimedia in the course is easy to use. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E5: Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| F1: All technologies and tools included for use as part of the course ensure that learner privacy is protected in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and applicable law. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F2: The course tools further the learning objectives and course competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F3: The course technology allows for customization and personalization. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F4: The course operates within a platform to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F5: Courses utilize emerging technologies that can enhance the learning experience, prioritizing learners and outcomes. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| G1: The course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| G2: The course is regularly reviewed to ensure that the course is current and relevant. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| G3: The course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. | Pilot: Review Pending |
Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review:
02/26/2027
Unit 1: Personal Insurance Overview
Unit 2: Automobile Insurance and Society
Unit 3: Personal Auto Policy: Liability, Med Pay, and Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Unit 4: Personal Auto Policy: Physical Damage, Duties After an Accident, and Endorsements
Unit 5: Homeowners Property Coverage
Unit 6: Homeowners Liability, Conditions, Coverage Forms, and Endorsements
Unit 7: Other Residential Insurance & Other Property and Liability Insurance
Unit 8: Establishing an Estate Plan
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
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| Trimester | 07/01/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 08/21/2026 | 12/04/2026 | 100 | $510 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
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| Trimester | 07/01/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.
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