Identity Theft

Overview

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., affecting individuals and businesses. It involves financial, tangible, and reputational losses. Individuals must clear up financial and credit records, while businesses face high costs from data breaches, identity theft, and fraudulent use of their credit profile and name. This course covers personal and business identity theft exposures and risk management.

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Objectives

  • describe why identity theft is a significant loss exposure for both individuals and organizations
  • explain and evaluate the types of personal insurance available to cover identity theft losses
  • identify and evaluate the identity theft loss exposures businesses face because of customers' identity theft, corporate identity theft, and data breaches
  • explain the risk management techniques businesses use to address identity theft exposures
  • describe the protection standard business insurance policies and stand-alone policies can provide a business against identity theft losses

Designed For:

Property and casualty insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, and claims professionals at any level in their career


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