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Stephen Fier

Associate Professor

Area: Finance, Insurance and Real Estate

  • Snead Hall
  • 301 W. Main Street
  • Box 844000
  • Richmond, VA, 23284-4000
  • Office: B4167

Awards and Honors

  • Excellence in Reviewing Award, Journal of Risk and Insurance. (2023).
  • Donald Hardigree Memorial Outstanding Article Award, Journal of Insurance Issues. (2021).
  • Donald Hardigree Memorial Outstanding Article Award, Journal of Insurance Issues. (2016).
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. (2015).
  • Outstanding Junior Researcher of the Year Award, University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. (2013).
  • Spencer L. Kimball Writing Award, Journal of Insurance Regulation. (2013).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions
Journal Article
  • Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P. (2023). Do Insurers Use Internal Capital Markets to Manage Regulatory Scrutiny Risk?. (4 ed., vol. 90, pp.861-897). Journal of Risk and Insurance.
  • Bisco, J. M., Fier, S. G. (2023). How’s the Recovery? Salvage and Subrogation in the Property-Liability Insurance Industry. (vol. 42, pp.1-28). Journal of Insurance Regulation.
  • Cole, C. R., Fier, S. G. (2023). Pandemics and the Demand for Life Insurance: Early Evidence of the Impact of COVID-19. (1 ed., vol. 46, pp.100-145). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Cole, C. R., Fier, S. G. (2022). Financial Information Sources, Consumer Decision-Making, and Life Insurance Ownership. (6 ed., vol. 76, pp.41-53). Journal of Financial Service Professionals.
  • Bisco, J. M., Fier, S. G., Holder, A. (2021). A.M. Best Rating Outlooks and Financial Strength Ratings Changes. (1 ed., vol. 44, pp.1-37). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Cole, C. R., Fier, S. G. (2021). An Empirical Analysis of Insurer Participation in the U.S. Cyber Insurance Market. (2 ed., vol. 25, pp.232-254). North American Actuarial Journal.
  • Cole, C. R., Fier, S. G. (2021). An Examination of Life Insurance Policy Surrender and Loan Activity. (2 ed., vol. 88, pp.483-516). Journal of Risk and Insurance.
  • Bisco, J. M., Fier, S. G., Pooser, D. M. (2020). Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19: Coverage Issues and Public Policy Implications. (5 ed., vol. 39, pp.1-24). Journal of Insurance Regulation.
  • Fier, S. G., Bisco, J. M. (2020). Licensing and Reporting in Pet Insurance Market. (2 ed., vol. 39, pp.1-24). Journal of Insurance Regulation.
  • Che, X., Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P. (2019). Effects of Market Concentration on Cash Holdings: Empirical Evidence from the U.S. Property-Liability Insurance Industry. (3 ed., vol. 22, pp.329-358). Risk Management and Insurance Review.
  • Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P., Liebenberg, I. A. (2017). Insurer Growth Strategies. (3 ed., vol. 20, pp.309-337). Risk Management and Insurance Review.
  • Morris, B. C., Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P. (2017). The Effect of Diversification Relatedness on Firm Performance. (2 ed., vol. 40, pp.125-158). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Fier, S. G., Pooser, D. M. (2016). Advertising Effectiveness for Financial Services Firms: Evidence from the Life Insurance Industry. (2 ed., vol. 39, pp.137-168). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Carson, J. M., Cole, C. R., Fier, S. G. (2016). Name Changes and Future Growth: Evidence from the Life Insurance Industry. (1 ed., vol. 39, pp.1-37). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Fier, S. G., Carson, J. M. (2015). Catastrophes and the Demand for Life Insurance. (2 ed., vol. 38, pp.125-156). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Fier, S. G., McCullough, K. A., Gabel, J. T., Mansfield, N. R. (2015). Probability Updating and the Market for Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance. (1 ed., vol. 18, pp.55-75). Risk Management and Insurance Review.
  • Cole, C. R., Fier, S. G., Carson, J. M., Andrews, D. (2015). The Impact of Name Changes on the Demand for Insurance. (1 ed., vol. 82, pp.173-204). Journal of Risk and Insurance.
  • Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P. (2014). The Market for Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance. (2 ed., vol. 17, pp.215-239). Risk Management and Insurance Review.
  • Fier, S. G., Gatzlaff, K. M., Pooser, D. M. (2014). The State of the National Flood Insurance Program: Treading Water or Sinking Fast?. (vol. 33, pp.115-144). Journal of Insurance Regulation.
  • Russell, D. T., Fier, S. G., Carson, J. M., Dumm, R. E. (2013). An Empirical Analysis of Life Insurance Policy Surrender Activity. (1 ed., vol. 36, pp.35-57). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Fier, S. G., McCullough, K. A., Carson, J. M. (2013). Internal Capital Markets and the Partial Adjustment of Leverage. (vol. 37, pp.1029-1039). Journal of Banking and Finance.
  • Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P. (2013). Life Insurance Lapse Behavior. (2 ed., vol. 17, pp.153-167). North American Actuarial Journal.
  • Fier, S. G., Liebenberg, A. P. (2013). Market Reaction to Potential Federal Regulation in the Insurance Industry. (1 ed., vol. 36, pp.1-34). Journal of Insurance Issues.
  • Colquitt, L. L., Fier, S. G., Hoyt, R. E., Liebenberg, A. P. (2012). Adverse Selection and the Demand for Credit Life Insurance. (1 ed., vol. 31, pp.157-180). Journal of Insurance Regulation.

Service

Professional
  • Editor, Journal Editor, Journal of Insurance Regulation. (January 1, 2024 - Present).
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