David A. Cather

David A. Cather is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Risk Management at the Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University. He joined Smeal in 2006 and previously taught at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His expertise spans corporate risk management, corporate governance, insurance data analytics, and auto insurance, with contributions to academic literature through publications in leading journals such as Journal of Risk and Insurance and Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance.

Dr. Cather holds a B.S.B.A. from Bowling Green State University and an M.B.A. and Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance (with concentrations in Finance, Economics, and Statistics) from the University of Georgia (1985).

His research integrates theoretical frameworks from finance and economics with practical applications in the insurance industry, emphasizing statistical methodologies. While specific article titles are not listed, his work addresses topics such as risk assessment strategies, governance structures in corporations, and the evolution of insurance data practices.

Awards:

• 2008 Les Strickler Innovation in Instruction Award (American Risk and Insurance Association)
• Sigma Kappa Phi Outstanding Professor Award (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His teaching excellence is highlighted through awards, but current advising responsibilities remain unreported.