All Eyes on Economics: Educating the Next Generation of Insurance Professionals with Rob Hoyt (UGA)

All Eyes on Economics is a podcast series by the Insurance Information Institute providing different perspectives on the intersection of economics and business strategy in the insurance and financial sectors. Thoughtful and actionable, Dr. Michel Léonard and his guests engage in lively exchanges about how business leaders integrate economics into their wider growth strategy - and how economics is delivering tools that specifically match business needs in today's challenging economy. What You'll Hear in This Episode: In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Léonard interviews Dr. Robert Hoyt, Moore Chair and Professor of Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Georgia. Michel and Rob delve into insurance education. Michel's thoughtful questions and Rob's insights and academic perspective combine in this episode for an informed and engaging conversation about economics in insurance education. At UGA, the Risk Management and Insurance program weaves fundamental economic principles and theories into each student's education. As Rob emphasizes, it is critical to integrate insurance and economics. Michel and Rob also discuss the PhD program, the emphasis on internships, the integral capstone course, and the alumni network. All of which contribute to UGA students' success in the industry. Make sure to listen until the end for more information about an upcoming job fair and climate risk initiative. Some key topics Rob's students learn about: Inflation Flood Insurance Risk selection Moral hazard Adverse selection Supply chains Auto insurance Get more information… About the 48th Annual Risk and Insurance Careers Day o   https://www.terry.uga.edu/events/rmi-careers-day/ o    October 2, 2024 About the NSF-Sponsored Climate Risk initiative o   https://circad.org/ Mentioned: Rob Hoyt, LinkedIn, Risk Management Program Homepage Dr. Michel Leonard, CBE LinkedIn, Triple-I Website Marina Madsen LinkedIn, Triple-I Website Say Hi: Insurance Information Institute