MSc RM PL: MSc in Risk Management Programme Level Assessment

Coursework Brief:
Individual written coursework
Required: Critically review the modern role of insurance in managing the emerging risks of business and society.
Write an essay answering this question. Your paper should be 750 words long +/-10% (excluding bibliography). N.B.
Your answer may focus on specific areas of insurance life, such as environment or cybersecurity, if you wish.
Deadline for individual written coursework: 4.00pm Friday 5 th June 2020. Assignments submitted after this time will
be counted as late submissions and will incur the usual penalties for late submission. Naturally you are free to
submit your assignment in before the deadline!
Advice !
This is a challenging assignment, in that it requires reflection on the material presented in the module and its
relevance to guiding practice. There are no right or wrong answers, and this is an opportunity for reflection and
imaginative thinking. However, you should present clear and convincing explanations of the importance of the
issues you identify.
You will be assessed primarily on the logic of your argument, the appropriateness of the issues you include, and the
quality of the accompanying evaluation of the significance of these issues. Good answers will present a coherent,
integrated perspective of the issues you cover rather than simply identifying a set of independent issues. You do not
need to cover all of the material provided within the lectures. The question allows you to focus on specific issues or
to attempt a more general overview if you wish.
Nature of Assessment: This is a SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT. See ‘Weighting’ section above for the percentage that
this assignment counts towards your final module mark.
Word Limit: +/-10% either side of the word count (see above) is deemed to be acceptable. Any text that exceeds an
additional 10% will not attract any marks. The relevant word count includes items such as cover page, executive
summary, title page, table of contents, tables, figures, in-text citations and section headings, if used. The relevant
word count excludes your list of references and any appendices at the end of your coursework submission.
You should always include the word count (from Microsoft Word, not Turnitin), at the end of your coursework
submission, before your list of references.
Title/Cover Page: You must include a title/ cover page that includes: your Student ID, Module Code, Assignment
Title, Word Count. This assignment will be marked anonymously, please ensure that your name does not appear on
any part of your assignment.
References: You should use the Harvard style to reference your assignment. The library provide guidance on how to
reference in the Harvard style and this is available from: http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
Submission Deadline: Please note that the submission deadline for Southampton Business School is 16.00 for ALL
assessments.
Turnitin Submission: The assignment MUST be submitted electronically via Turnitin, which is accessed via the
individual module on Blackboard. Further guidance on submitting assignments is available on the Blackboard support
pages.
It is important that you allow enough time prior to the submission deadline to ensure your submission is processed
on time as all late submissions are subject to a late penalty. We would recommend you allow 30 minutes to upload
your work and check the submission has been processed and is correct. Please make sure you submit to the correct
assignment link.
You will know that your submission has completed successfully when you see a message stating ‘Congratulations –
your submission is complete…’. It is vital that you make a note of your Submission ID (Digital Receipt Number). This
is a unique receipt number for your submission, and is proof of successful submission. You may be required to
provide this number at a later date.  We recommend that you take a screenshot of this page, or note the number
down on a piece of paper.  You should also receive an email receipt containing this number, and the number can be
found after submitting by following this guide.  This method of checking your submission is particularly useful in the
event that you don’t receive an email receipt.
You are allowed to test submit your assignment via Turnitin before the due date. You can use Turnitin to check your
assignment for plagiarism before you submit your final version. See “Viewing Your Originality Report” for guidance.
Please see the Module Leader/lecturer on your module if you would like advice on the Turnitin Originality report.
The last submission prior to the deadline will be treated as the final submission and will be the copy that is
assessed by the marker.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the version received by the deadline is the final version, resubmissions after
the deadline will not be accepted in any circumstances.
Important: If you have any problems during the submission process you should contact ServiceLine immediately by
email at Serviceline@soton.ac.uk or by phone on +44 (0)23 8059 5656.
Late Penalties: Further information on penalties for work submitted after the deadline can be found here.
Special Considerations: If you believe that illness or other circumstances have adversely affected your academic
performance, information regarding the regulations governing Special Considerations can be accessed via the
Calendar: http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/special-considerations.html

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