Joël Wagner

Joël Wagner is a Professor at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC), specifically in the Department of Actuarial Science (DSA). He leads the Research Group in Risk Management and Insurance, focusing on bridging academic and industry practices in Switzerland and beyond. His research spans risk management, insurance economics, actuarial science, and long-term care financing, with an emphasis on health, pension, and non-life insurance sectors.

Key affiliations include the HEC Lausanne, where he contributes to teaching and research. He co-authored Gestion du risque & introduction aux assurances (2022) and its upcoming English edition. He is a co-applicant on a Swiss National Science Foundation Sinergia grant (CHF 2.8 million) for research on personalized health in Switzerland.

Research interests prominently feature long-term care models, health insurance cost analysis, smart home technology for aging populations, and sustainability in insurance. His work frequently addresses socio-economic factors influencing care needs, policy design, and technological adoption.

Notable awards include the 2018 Best Paper Award at the International Congress of Actuaries (co-authored with M. Fuino). His grants and collaborations highlight a focus on interdisciplinary projects, such as integrating personalized health insights into public policy.

He advises on insurance innovation, risk management strategies, and has contributed to industry benchmarks in claims management and auditing. His team actively engages with Swiss cantonal policies on elderly care systems and healthcare coordination.

Joël Wagner's lab focuses on applied research with practical industry relevance, emphasizing data-driven solutions for insurance challenges and aging societies.