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Jeffrey Pai is a Professor at the Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies and Research within the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba. With over 30 years of academic experience spanning multiple countries, he specializes in actuarial science, risk modeling, and financial derivatives. His research examines livestock/crop insurance, weather derivatives, and Bayesian statistical methods for risk assessment.
Research encompasses quantitative risk management frameworks, stochastic modeling of insurance products, and econometric analysis of financial instruments. Recent work focuses on parametric insurance for natural disasters, mortality catastrophe modeling, and agricultural risk transfer mechanisms using advanced statistical approaches.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical applications of actuarial science, particularly in agricultural insurance and weather-related financial instruments. Recent trends show increased emphasis on Bayesian methods, catastrophe modeling, and developing market applications.
Awards:
- Students' Teacher Recognition Awards (2021, 2002)
- CAS Best Paper Award (2016)
- Literati Network Outstanding Paper Award (2011)
- Featured in MACLEAN's Guide to Canadian Universities (2004)
Extensive teaching includes courses in life contingencies, risk theory, and actuarial modeling. Secured research funding from international agencies including SSHRC (Canada), Society of Actuaries (USA), and UK Development Partnerships.
