Peter J. Mikolaj, Ph.D.
Professor, Insurance & Risk Management
Education
- Bachelor's: Ohio State University
- M.S.: Ohio State University
- Ph.D.: Ohio State University
Dr. Mikolaj received his doctorate from The Ohio State University in mathematical genetics. Prior to coming to ISU, he spent ten years in the insurance industry, culminating this experience as an officer and vice-president of a professional liability insurer where he was responsible for the company's statistical reporting and insurance department filings. His current research interest is in the area of collaborative, problem-based-learning. Dr. Mikolaj teaches Commercial Property, Commercial Liability, Employee Benefits, and Risk Management. He also presents industry workshops for RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.
Teaching Interests
- Corporate risk management
- Commercial liability risk management and insurance
- Commercial property risk management and insurance
Research Interests
- Estimation of catastrophe losses for funding self-insured retentions
- Genetic testing and insurance
- Problem-based learning models
Contact
Peter J. Mikolaj
Professor, Insurance & Risk Management
Scott
College of Business
CB 906
Tel: 812-237-2101
Fax: 812-237-8133
Peter.Mikolaj@indstate.edu