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This subject focuses on the management of personal, property and business risks using appropriate strategies and products.
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STUDY MODE
100% online
AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
25 Aug 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,700.00
This subject provides financial advisers with a comprehensive understanding of risk management and insurance principles, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to provide effective risk advice to clients.
Covering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the course explores the key types of insurance products available in Australia, the regulatory environment and ethical considerations in providing insurance advice.
This subject focuses on the management of personal, property and business risks using appropriate insurance strategies and products. It examines the principles of risk management, the structure and regulation of general and life insurance products and includes a range of strategies for addressing risks faced by retail clients and small businesses.
For more information, please refer to the subject outline.
On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
Kaplan Professional has assessed this subject. Click here for the following CPD hours applicable from 1 January 2019 on successful completion of this course. For subjects or courses completed prior to this date, please contact Kaplan Professional’s CPD Support team on 1300 527 526 or pdmail@kaplan.edu.au.
The duration of this subject is one study period (12 weeks).
There is no prescribed text for this subject.
Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FPC001B Economic and Legal Context for Financial Planning and FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice, or understand the content covered in those subjects, prior to undertaking FPC004 Insurance Advice.
Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan Professional course and have completed the following subject:
If you’re working toward the 31 December 2025 FAS education deadline, our limited Intensive Study Period offering can help you stay on track without compromising quality or support. Complete one subject (FPC001B–FPC008) in a condensed six-week timeline, with weekly drop-in sessions and tailored study plans to keep you focused.
Whether you are enrolled in our postgraduate financial planning courses or looking to complete a stand-alone bridging subject, this is a flexible option for those who may need it.
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10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025
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Early access opens 10 February 2025
Early access to assessments 24 February 2025
Study period commences 10 March 2025
Enrolments close/census 26 March 2025
Study period ends 30 May 2025
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7 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Early access opens 7 April 2025
Early access to assessments 21 April 2025
Study period commences 5 May 2025
Enrolments close/census 21 May 2025
Study period ends 25 July 2025
2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Early access opens 2 June 2025
Early access to assessments 16 June 2025
Study period commences 30 June 2025
Enrolments close/census 16 July 2025
Study period ends 19 September 2025
25 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
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Early access opens 28 July 2025
Early access to assessments 11 August 2025
Study period commences 25 August 2025
Enrolments close/census 10 September 2025
Study period ends 14 November 2025
11 Aug 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Early access to assessments 28 July 2025
Study period commences 11 August 2025
Enrolments close/census 20 August 2025
27 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 2026
Early access opens 29 September 2025
Early access to assessments 13 October 2025
Study period commences 27 October 2025
Enrolments close/census 12 November 2025
Study period ends 16 January 2026
Note: If this subject is undertaken as a standalone subject, no FEE-HELP is available.
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