Martin Eling

Martin Eling is a Full Professor of Insurance Economics and Director at the Institute of Insurance Economics (IVW-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen, a position held since November 2011. His academic career includes professorships at the University of Ulm (2009-2011) and visiting roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008) and Italian universities (2010-2011).

Education:

• Dr. rer. pol. (2005), University of Münster
• Habilitation (2009), University of St.Gallen

Research Interests: Eling specializes in empirical research at the intersection of insurance management, mathematics, and economics, with a focus on digitalization (AI, Big Data, Cyber Risk), Microinsurance, Social Security (pensions, healthcare), Asset Management, and Regulatory frameworks. His work explores risk measurement, market discipline, and technological impacts on insurance.

Publications: His 15 most recent articles address cyber risk modeling, AI implications, sustainability in insurance, and risk measurement. These span journals like North American Actuarial Journal, Risk Sciences, and Geneva Papers, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

Awards:

• Spencer L. Kimball Award (2010)
• Shin Research Excellence Award (2014)
• Top Cited Article (Geneva Papers, 2023)
• Dean's Wildcard for innovative teaching (2023)
• Bob Alting von Geusau Prize (2024)

Grants: Funded by Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) for projects on cyber risk, microinsurance, and regulatory constraints. Collaborative grants with German Research Foundation (DFG) and industry partnerships.

Professional Engagement: Active as an invited speaker at global institutions (MIT, NTU Singapore, Sorbonne) and in editorial/referee roles for 30+ journals, including Journal of Risk and Insurance and European Journal of Operational Research.