Georgios Pitselis

Georgios Pitselis serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus' School of Finance and Statistics. With academic appointments dating back to 2001, he obtained tenure in 2011 and has maintained continuous academic engagement through teaching, research, and professional service. His career includes visiting positions at prestigious institutions including Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Concordia University.

Dr. Pitselis specializes in credibility theory, robust estimation methods, and mortality modeling, with research interests spanning

• Credibility Premium Estimation
• Ratemaking and Reserving
• Solvency II implementation
• Longevity Risk modeling
• Non-Life Risk assessment

His scholarly contributions focus on developing advanced statistical methods for insurance applications, particularly in the areas of multi-population mortality modeling and quantile-based credibility approaches.

Analysis of his recent publications (2016-2022) reveals a strong emphasis on integrating credibility theory with modern statistical techniques, especially quantile regression methods applied to mortality forecasting and loss reserving. His work frequently addresses challenges in modeling with limited data and cross-population dependencies, demonstrating particular expertise in adapting traditional actuarial methods to contemporary insurance industry needs under Solvency II frameworks.

Professional service highlights include:

• Guest Editor for Risks (2021-2022)
• Associate Editor for Insurance Mathematics and Economics (2008-2019)
• Member of working groups preparing the Greek insurance market for Solvency II
• International referee for Research Council KULEUVEN
• Extensive conference organization roles, particularly for IME conferences

Dr. Pitselis has supervised numerous graduate students through thesis committees and has been actively involved in developing curricula for actuarial science programs. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels, covering core actuarial topics including Credibility Theory, Ratemaking-Reserving, Pension Plans, and Loss Models. He has also contributed to professional development through workshops on Solvency II and actuarial science topics both in Greece and internationally.