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For immediate release
New York Press Office: Loretta Worters, 917-208-8842, lorettaw@iii.org

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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023—In a move aimed at expanding its knowledge of important industry issues, the����(Triple-I) today announced the appointment of four new Non-Resident Scholars (NRS).

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“For��nearly five��years, the Triple-I has worked to create a collaborative, unified partnership between academia and the insurance industry, providing opportunities and benefits for both��through our Non-Resident Scholars program,” said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I. “We welcome the subject matter expertise and industry knowledge these four individuals bring to our organization. Their skills and experience will bring added value to the Triple-I’s member companies as we strengthen the �������� Information Institute’s ability to focus on the core issues affecting insurers and policyholders.”

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The newly appointed Non-Resident Scholars are:

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• Teresa Chan, J.D., Ph.D.

Director - �������� Management Program School of Professional Studies, Columbia University

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• Seth Rachlin, Ph.D.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Social Data Science, Arizona State University

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• Joan T. Schmit, Ph.D.

American Family �������� Distinguished Chair of Risk Management in the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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• Scott��J.��Shackelford, J.D., Ph.D.

Provost Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University; Executive Director, Ostrom Workshop, Executive Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research.

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Like the Triple-I’s incumbent Non-Resident Scholars, the new appointees will be asked to:

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• Provide expert commentary on timely issues facing the insurance industry.
• Deliver presentations and moderate panel discussions at webinars and other special events.
• Conduct media interviews and act as advisors for key Triple-I initiatives.
• Participate in the Triple-I’s Podcast series with Triple-I executive Dr. Michel Léonard.

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“These four new Non-Resident Scholars will provide in-depth expertise on critical issues shaping our industry. ��By doing so, they advance one of the Triple-I’s goals, which is to generate insights curated for different audiences, from the media to regulators,” said Dr. Michel Léonard, Chief Economist and Data Scientist, Triple-I, who oversees the NRS program. “The Non-Resident Scholars are thought leaders in their respective fields, and we welcome them to our organization.”

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Photos and bios of all the Triple-I’s Non-Resident Scholars can be found��here.

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For more information about the Triple-I’s NRS program, contact Leonard at��michell@iii.org.
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