Mary Ann Cook
Executive Director
Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management
Erivan K. Haub School of Business
Saint Joseph’s University
Mary Ann Cook is the Executive Director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management. The Maguire Academy is a place where students and scholarship, supported by top industry employers, converge in an environment of opportunity, innovation, and strategic learning experiences, which lead to amazing careers. Dr. Cook earned her Ed.D. from St. Joseph's University, where she also served as a visiting instructor with the Finance Department's Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management. As a teacher, she focuses on property-casualty, underwriting, risk management, and insurer operations topics. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s University, Dr. Cook was a senior vice president at The Institutes in Malvern, engaging in the design and development of designation programs, as well as writing and presenting on a variety of topics, including insurance operations, coverages, and the agent and broker marketplace. Additionally, Dr. Cook served as the Executive Director of the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA). Prior to that, she worked with leading regional and national insurance brokerages, specializing in risk analysis, account broking, surplus lines, benefits, and program business.
Executive Director
Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management
Erivan K. Haub School of Business
Saint Joseph’s University
Mary Ann Cook is the Executive Director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management. The Maguire Academy is a place where students and scholarship, supported by top industry employers, converge in an environment of opportunity, innovation, and strategic learning experiences, which lead to amazing careers. Dr. Cook earned her Ed.D. from St. Joseph's University, where she also served as a visiting instructor with the Finance Department's Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management. As a teacher, she focuses on property-casualty, underwriting, risk management, and insurer operations topics. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s University, Dr. Cook was a senior vice president at The Institutes in Malvern, engaging in the design and development of designation programs, as well as writing and presenting on a variety of topics, including insurance operations, coverages, and the agent and broker marketplace. Additionally, Dr. Cook served as the Executive Director of the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA). Prior to that, she worked with leading regional and national insurance brokerages, specializing in risk analysis, account broking, surplus lines, benefits, and program business.
Susan Kearney
Associate Director
Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management
Erivan K. Haub School of Business
Saint Joseph’s University
Susan Kearney is the Associate Director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management. Professor Kearney earned her Bachelors degree from Temple in Actuarial Science and her MBA in Risk Management. She is currently pursuing Ed.D. from St. Joseph's University. As a teacher, she focuses on property-casualty, underwriting, risk management, and the digital transformation of insurance. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s University, Professor Kearney was The Director of Engagement at The Institutes in Malvern, engaging in the design and development of the product lab.
Associate Director
Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management
Erivan K. Haub School of Business
Saint Joseph’s University
Susan Kearney is the Associate Director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management. Professor Kearney earned her Bachelors degree from Temple in Actuarial Science and her MBA in Risk Management. She is currently pursuing Ed.D. from St. Joseph's University. As a teacher, she focuses on property-casualty, underwriting, risk management, and the digital transformation of insurance. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s University, Professor Kearney was The Director of Engagement at The Institutes in Malvern, engaging in the design and development of the product lab.