Andrew Whitman

Andrew Whitman is a Professor of Finance at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, specializing in insurance law, corporate risk management, and employee benefits. His expertise spans insurance coverage, marketing, underwriting, claims, workers compensation, and healthcare policy.

His academic credentials include:

• BS in Business from Pennsylvania State University (1960)
• MBA in Business from Pennsylvania State University (1962)
• PhD in Commerce from the University of Wisconsin (1966)
• JD in Law from the University of Minnesota (1968)

Dr. Whitman's research integrates legal and business perspectives, focusing on risk exposure frameworks for small enterprises, regulatory compliance in insurance, and evolving healthcare legislation. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in corporate risk mitigation and insurance law.

Publication trends reveal sustained focus on enterprise risk management (2013-2014), particularly for small businesses navigating intellectual property risks and ACA compliance. Earlier works (1990s-2000s) established foundational analyses of insurance regulation, demutualization, and claims evaluation under homeowners policies.

As a practitioner, he served as special assistant to the Wisconsin Insurance Department, deputy commissioner for Pennsylvania's Insurance Department, and expert witness in 10 states' courts. He maintains active professional designations including CFP, CPCU, and CLU while volunteering as a firefighter/EMT in Maple Grove, Minnesota.