Walker College of Business

Travel to Bermuda is the experiential portion of the spring semester course, FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets.  We will spend one week in Bermuda at the end of the spring semester. Bermuda's economy is based on tourism and financial services. It is the largest domicile for captive insurers and home to some of the the world's largest reinsurance companies.  During our time in Bermuda we will visit reinsurers, brokers, regulators, and historical sites. Most of our time will be in Hamilton, but the first few days will be at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS). BIOS is a research and educational institution focusing on our oceans and the changing climate.  While at BIOS we will learn from experts in climate change and risk modeling. 

Course

FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets

Pre-requisites: 84 earned hours, FIN 3100 and a "C" or better in ENG 3100/BE 3340. Students who do not fulfill the hours requirement will not be able to take this course at the 4000-level and should notify the program leader before applying.

Credits (3 credit hours)

 Fulfills an RMI elective. Fulfills IB major/approved/required/other elective, COB or upper-level elective and fulfills the Global Issues requirement.

Cost 

$500. Includes airfare, group activities and meals. Doesn't include summer tuition.

Contact: 

• Dr. Dave Marlett
  marlettdc@appstate.edu

Application Process

1. In order to apply for this program, you will need to contact one of the program leaders and provide your Banner ID and email address. Program leaders may request additional information or a meeting to discuss the details of the program and your interest.
2. When permission to apply for the program is granted, you will receive an email from the Office of International Education and Development with a link to the application and further instructions.
3. Your application will be considered complete when you have submitted it and paid the $300 deposit fee. The fee cannot be paid until it appears on your student account. Please note that it may take 2–3 business days for it to post to your account. You will receive an email with Instructions for paying the deposit fee. Instructions can also be found in the application.