David T Russell

David T Russell is a Professor in the Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where he has served since 2002 and directs the Center for Risk and Insurance.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1997)
• M.A. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1992)
• B.A. in Economics cum laude from Amherst College (1989)

His research spans Insurance, Risk Management, and Finance with specific focus on transferring insurance risk to capital markets, insurance company service quality, and agent compensation. He has published in the Journal of Insurance Issues, Journal of Risk Finance, Journal of Insurance Regulation, and Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical industry applications.

Professional recognition includes:

• Rie R. Sharp Insurance Person of the Year Award (2012) from Los Angeles CPCU chapters

He maintains significant industry engagement through board positions at Unico American Corporation (NASDAQ: UNAM), First Connect Insurance Services (as Chairman), and Westside Neighborhood School (as Chairman of the Board of Trustees), bridging academic research with real-world insurance sector challenges.

No student advising or grant activities are documented in the available records.