Renbao Chen

Renbao Chen is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, holding his current appointment since January 1, 2022. Recognized as the Best Chinese EMBA Professor in 2012, he has served as Academic Director for both the Chinese EMBA program and the International MBA program (a joint initiative with Peking University). His expertise spans financial management, risk management and insurance, employee benefits, and retirement planning, with extensive corporate advisory experience across Singapore and China.

Dr. Chen's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from Anhui University (1985)
• Dual Ph.D. degrees in Insurance and Demography from the University of Pennsylvania (1993)
• Post-doctorate from the Wharton School (1993)

His research centers on Insurance Purchasing Behaviours, Financial Markets, and Retirement Systems, with significant contributions to risk management strategies and demographic influences on financial decisions. His work bridges finance and demography, examining how population trends impact insurance markets and retirement planning. Additional research spans banking, applied economics, human resources, and econometrics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to financial systems.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on insurance market dynamics in Asia and the US, including life insurance adoption patterns, underwriting cycles, and financial crisis impacts. His work evolved from demographic studies (e.g., birth timing) toward applied financial risk frameworks, demonstrating how demographic variables inform insurance product design and risk assessment methodologies.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best Chinese EMBA Professor (2012)

While no academic advisees are documented, Dr. Chen has provided corporate training and consulting for over 20 years across financial management, bank operations, and insurance sectors for Singaporean and Chinese enterprises. He has conducted feasibility studies for multinational investments and served as financial advisor/director for multiple companies, translating academic expertise into practical business solutions.