Hunt Business Students Get Real-World Insurance Perspective

What Happened
Students in FIN 3317: Principles of Insurance recently heard from Shane Lipson, founder of Mt. Franklin Insurance in El Paso, during a classroom visit focused on auto insurance.

The session came right after students completed their auto insurance unit, giving them the chance to connect course material to real industry practice.

Lipson walked through claim scenarios, policy considerations, industry trends and career paths in insurance. Students also asked about the growing role of AI in the field.

Why It Matters
Visits from professionals like Lipson provide students with perspective to move beyond theory and see how insurance works in practice.

For students studying insurance and risk management, hearing from someone working in the field sharpens their understanding of coverage, claims and the broader business of managing risk.

Interactions like this also give students a clearer view of where the industry is headed — and where they might fit into it.

Inside the Room
Lipson drew on two decades of experience in the insurance industry, using practical examples to break down how coverage decisions and claim disbursements play out in real life.

The conversation was highly interactive, with students asking questions and engaging directly with topics shaping the future of insurance.

Last Updated on March 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM | Originally published March 11, 2026
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