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Jim Hilliard is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Risk, Actuarial Science, and Legal Studies at Temple University's Fox School of Business. His research focuses on capital structure, insurance industry regulation, and financial markets, with a particular emphasis on public policy implications. He teaches courses in actuarial science, risk management, and retirement planning at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr. Hilliard's work spans theoretical and applied domains, including studies on insurer financing, asymmetric information effects, and behavioral economics in insurance demand. He frequently presents at academic and industry events, including lectures for state legislators on insurance oversight. Notable publications include analyses of the Affordable Care Act's market impacts and innovative teaching methodologies for financial concepts like option pricing models.
- Research Highlights: Capital markets regulation, insurance distribution systems, and actuarial pedagogy
- Teaching Expertise: Group health benefits, retirement planning, enterprise risk management
- Engagement: Invited speaker for Griffith Educational Foundation and state legislative briefings
His recent publications emphasize methodological contributions such as Monte Carlo simulations for retirement planning and analyses of trust-preferred securities in insurer financing. The body of work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of financial theory to real-world regulatory challenges.
