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254.53 sec. 001 - Justice, Equality and Insurance: the Theory of Insurance Anti-discrimination Law (Spring 2025)
Instructor: Ronen Avraham
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meetings:
F 3:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Location: Law 134
On 2025-02-28
Sa 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Law 134
On 2025-03-01
F 3:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Location: Law 134
On 2025-03-07
Sa 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Law 134
On 2025-03-08
Course End: March 08, 2025
Class Number: 33100
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 11
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 35
As of: 11/23 11:55 PM
In the insurance industry, distinguishing between high- and low-risk individuals is essential for profitability. However, these risk assessments often correlate with characteristics such as gender, race, and age. This correlation raises important theoretical and practical questions: should insurance companies be allowed to charge older individuals more for life insurance compared to younger individuals? Is it acceptable for them to charge women more than men, or certain racial groups more than others?
This course embarks on a comprehensive exploration of Insurance Anti-discrimination Law, offering a detailed analysis of the challenges and ethical considerations that arise when insurance practices intersect with principles of justice and equality.
We will delve into the foundational principles of insurance law and their connection to issues of discrimination and inequality. The course will critically examine the theoretical frameworks that underpin anti-discrimination law and explore their application within the complex insurance industry. Additionally, we will review pivotal legal cases, statutes, and regulations that shape the field of insurance anti-discrimination law.
Moreover, we will investigate the crucial role that governmental agencies and regulatory bodies play in shaping policies related to insurance anti-discrimination.
By participating in this course, you will gain a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding insurance anti-discrimination law and develop the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing discourse at the intersection of law, justice, and societal equality.
The final grade will be based on constructive class participation (10%), two 1–2 page critiques of the reading materials (20%), and a final paper of up to 2,000 words.
Check my UT Austin web page: https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/ronen-avraham/
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
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Exam Notes: (P) Final paper
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Social Justice and Public Interest
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Litigation and Procedure
Public Law and Policy
Race and Law
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