Kate Manthey

Kate Manthey serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance and Business Law at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's College of Business, where she leads courses in insurance studies and business law while leveraging her industry experience to illuminate career pathways in this complex sector.

Her academic credentials include:

• DBA, University of Wisconsin Whitewater (2021)
• MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout (2009)
• BA, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1989)

Dr. Manthey's research centers on insurance industry dynamics, with specialized focus on political influence on industry outcomes, consumer perceptions of insurance products, and insurance fraud detection. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications to demystify a critical economic sector.

Her recent publications reveal consistent exploration of political-economy intersections with financial systems, examining how events like aviation catastrophes and geopolitical shocks impact market behavior across global contexts. This scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity spanning quantitative financial analysis and behavioral studies.

Her contributions have earned significant recognition:

• Shining Star Award for Excellence in Higher Education, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce (2020)
• Outstanding Faculty of the Year, UW Oshkosh College of Business (2019)

Dr. Manthey actively mentors students through her role as College of Business Club Adviser since 2017 and contributes industry expertise via the Fox Valley CPCU Society, fostering professional development pipelines for insurance career seekers.

As a core member of the Center for Insurance and Risk Management, she collaborates on applied research initiatives addressing contemporary challenges in risk assessment methodologies and regulatory compliance frameworks within the insurance ecosystem.