معرفی
David W. Sommer, Ph.D., holds the Charles E. Cheever Chair of Risk Management in the Department of Finance and Quantitative Management at the Greehey School of Business, St. Mary's University. With extensive teaching experience across undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and Ph.D. levels, he specializes in corporate risk management and employee benefits education.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School), 1994
- M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1991
- B.B.A., St. Mary's University, 1989
Dr. Sommer's research centers on Risk Management and Insurance, with deep expertise in corporate governance within insurance firms, earnings management practices, and enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. His work examines how ownership structures influence risk-taking behavior and how financial information impacts solvency surveillance in insurer groups, bridging theoretical finance with practical industry applications through rigorous empirical analysis.
Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on the property-liability insurance sector, where he investigates intersections between corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting practices. His research methodology frequently employs empirical approaches to analyze industry-specific datasets, yielding insights applicable to regulatory frameworks and corporate decision-making.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Terry College Teacher of the Year award
- St. Mary’s University Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Award
- Greehey School of Business Outstanding Teaching Award
- ARIA Strickler Innovation in Instruction Award
Dr. Sommer actively contributes to the profession through leadership roles including past presidency of the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA) and Southern Risk and Insurance Association (SRIA), service on the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors, and former trusteeship with Gamma Iota Sigma. His co-authored textbook Risk Management and Insurance (Top Hat Monacle, 2019) and numerous journal publications in the Journal of Risk and Insurance, Journal of Banking and Finance, and related outlets demonstrate his scholarly impact.
