Matthias Beenken

Matthias Beenken is a Professor at the Department of Economics of Dortmund University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Insurance Economics. His academic work focuses on insurance sales, marketing, leadership, and business ethics. He has held teaching roles at multiple institutions, including Cologne University of Applied Sciences and Berlin School of Economics and Law.

Educational Background:

• Trained as an insurance clerk (1987–1989)
• Part-time distance learning in business administration (FH) at University of Applied Sciences for Professionals, Rendsburg (1990–1992)
• Part-time distance learning in business administration at WHL Lahr University of Applied Sciences (2005–2007)
• Doctorate in law at University of Cologne (2008–2010)

Research Interests: His research emphasizes insurance sales strategies, marketing dynamics, and ethical frameworks for risk management. He also explores regulatory impacts on insurance brokerage and sustainable business practices within the insurance industry.

Professional Affiliations: Beenken has served as Editor-in-Chief of VersicherungsJournal.de (2005–2011) and held guest lectureships at institutions like the Deutsche Versicherungsakademie (DVA) GmbH and Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (LL.M. Insurance Law).