Michael Theil

Michael Theil is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Insurance Economics within WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. His academic work spans insurance, banking, risk management, and real estate economics.

• University: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
• Department: Institute of Insurance Economics
• Academic Advisor for: Universiteit Antwerpen, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, Wake Forest University

Research Interests focus on:

• Risk perception and behavioral economics in insurance
• Financial crime analysis and global security implications
• Temporal dimensions in insurance decision-making
• Market dynamics and cross-border insurance challenges
• Control mechanisms for economic stability

Article Trends (2012-2018) highlight interdisciplinary work at the intersection of:

• Insurance fraud detection
• Prospect theory applications
• EU policy harmonization
• Statistical methodologies
• Consumer behavior in insurance

Scientific Awards are referenced as Awards (2) in his CV, though specific titles are not listed. No formal student advising records are publicly available.