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Hong Li is a Professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph specializing in economics and finance, with a focus on data analytics within the insurance field. Prior to joining the University of Guelph, he served as an adjunct associate professor at the University of Waterloo, where he contributed to the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. Dr. Li's academic journey includes substantial contributions as an associate editor for the Annals of Actuarial Science and various roles in leading actuarial research centers. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and an Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Dr. Li's research engages with topics such as actuarial science, risk management, and insurance economics, emphasizing innovative solutions to longevity risk and climate-related insurance challenges. He is recognized for his work in enhancing agriculture insurance through climate forecasting and for developing comprehensive models that address the impact of extreme weather on crop yield insurance applications. His background includes a PhD in Econometrics and Operations Research from Tilburg University and several notable publications in prestigious journals related to risk management and actuarial science.
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