Triple-I Appoints Four Non-Resident Scholars to Broaden Expertise

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move aimed at expanding its knowledge of important industry issues, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) today announced the appointment of four new Non-Resident Scholars (NRS).

“For nearly five years, the Triple-I has worked to create a collaborative, unified partnership between academia and the insurance industry, providing opportunities and benefits for both through our Non-Resident Scholars program,” said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I. “We welcome the subject matter expertise and industry knowledge these four individuals bring to our organization. Their skills and experience will bring added value to the Triple-I’s member companies as we strengthen the Insurance Information Institute’s ability to focus on the core issues affecting insurers and policyholders.”

The newly appointed Non-Resident Scholars are:

• Teresa Chan, J.D., Ph.D.
  Director - Insurance Management Program School of Professional Studies, Columbia University

• Seth Rachlin, Ph.D.
  Assistant Teaching Professor, Social Data Science, Arizona State University

• Joan T. Schmit, Ph.D.
  American Family Insurance Distinguished Chair of Risk Management in the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

• Scott J. Shackelford, J.D., Ph.D.
  Provost Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University; Executive Director, Ostrom Workshop, Executive Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research.

Like the Triple-I’s incumbent Non-Resident Scholars, the new appointees will be asked to:

• Provide expert commentary on timely issues facing the insurance industry.
• Deliver presentations and moderate panel discussions at webinars and other special events.
• Conduct media interviews and act as advisors for key Triple-I initiatives.
• Participate in the Triple-I’s Podcast series with Triple-I executive Dr. Michel Léonard.

“These four new Non-Resident Scholars will provide in-depth expertise on critical issues shaping our industry. By doing so, they advance one of the Triple-I’s goals, which is to generate insights curated for different audiences, from the media to regulators,” said Dr. Michel Léonard, Chief Economist and Data Scientist, Triple-I, who oversees the NRS program. “The Non-Resident Scholars are thought leaders in their respective fields, and we welcome them to our organization.”

Photos and bios of all the Triple-I’s Non-Resident Scholars can be found here.

For more information about the Triple-I’s NRS program, contact Léonard at [e-mail].

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Video: Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I., discussing the NRS program’s launch

About the Insurance Information Institute

With more than 50 insurance company members — including regional, super-regional, national, and global carriers — the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is the #1 online source for insurance information in the U.S. The organization’s website, blog and social media channels offer a wealth of data-driven research studies, white papers, videos, articles, infographics and other resources solely dedicated to explaining insurance and enhancing knowledge.

Unlike other sources, Triple-I’s sole focus is creating and disseminating information to empower consumers. It neither lobbies nor sells insurance. Triple-I offers objective, fact-based information about insurance – information that is rooted in economic and actuarial soundness. Triple-I is affiliated with The Institutes Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group.