Chair in Insurance at the University of St. Thomas. The Blanch Chair was established in 1988 to honor E. W. Blanch, Sr. for his lifetime dedication to the insurance industry, particularly his role as founder of the E. W. Blanch Company, one of the world's leading reinsurance brokerage houses. The Blanch Chair is responsible for all graduate and professional development activities related to the risk management and insurance fields, including the MBA concentration in Risk and Insurance Management. Peter C. Young, Ph.D. is the current holder of the Blanch Chair. The hallmark of all programs under the aegis of the Blanch Chair is the highly individualized approach to learning.
Students work closely with professors and staff to define a program that meets their specific needs.
And, of course, students work closely with faculty throughout their time at St. Thomas. A promise to meet the specific learning needs of each student is a tall order. The Blanch Chair works closely with the internal St. Thomas resources to make sure needs are met, and also with external resources, when necessary. A challenging and personalized learning experience is the promise of all programs offered under the auspices of the Blanch Chair. Browse through the website to learn more about the Risk and Insurance Management programs at the University of St. Thomas.