Nicos A. Scordis

Nicos A. Scordis, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University, holding the John R. Cox/ACE Limited Chair in Risk and Insurance. His expertise lies in the intersection of insurance, risk, and finance, focusing on how insurers manage investment and underwriting risks. He advises senior management in the insurance industry and has provided expert testimony before the U.S. Congress.

• Educations:
  • PhD in Finance and Insurance Economics, University of South Carolina
  • MBA in Risk Management, University of Georgia
  • BS in Risk and Insurance, Florida State University

His research explores insurers' responses to risk and uncertainty, emphasizing societal welfare implications. He publishes in journals like the Journal of Risk and Insurance, Journal of Insurance Issues, and Journal of Business Ethics. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Risk Management and Insurance Review and reviews for the Financial Management Association International (FMA).

• Teaching:
  • Courses include Strategic Financial Policy for Insurers, Operational Finance for Insurers, Insurance and Alternative Risk Transfer, and Risk Pricing Modeling.

Awarded the prestigious John R. Cox/ACE Limited Chair, his research is supported by this endowed position. He is actively involved in global risk-related discussions and industry collaborations.

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