Mark Cross

Ohio Casualty Professor in Insurance

Finance

Profile	Biography	Courses

Academic Background

Ph.D. University of Missouri at Columbia, Finance, Minors: Economics and Statistics, 1982
M.B.A. University of Texas at Arlington, Finance, 1973
B.B.A. University of Texas at Arlington, Finance, 1972

Ohio Casualty Professor of Insurance, Miami University Department of Finance (1994–Present).
Professor of Finance, Louisiana Tech University (1992–1994).
Associate Professor of Finance, Louisiana Tech University (1987–1992).
Associate Professor, University of North Texas (1985–1987).
Assistant Professor of Insurance, University of North Texas (1980–1985).
Teaching Assistant, University of Missouri at Columbia (1976–1980).
Instructor, University of Texas at Arlington (1975–1976).
Teaching Assistant, University of Missouri at Columbia (1974–1975).
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Arlington (1973–1974).

Cross, M. L. & Adelman, S. (in press). Rates of Return: Understanding Average and Geometric Growth Rates. Advances in Financial Planning and Forecasting.
Cross, M. L. & Adelman, S. (in press). A Teaching Note for a Retirement Planning Exercise. Risk Management and Insurance Review.
Cross, M. L. & Adelman, S. (in press). Traditional 401(K)s versus the New Roth 401(K)s. Pension.
Cross, M. L. & Feinberg, M. (2006). A Comparison of the Solicited and Independent Financial Strength Ratings of Insurance Companies. Journal of American Academy of Business, 9 (2).
Cross, M. L. & Adelman, S. (2005). Use of Roth IRAs by Young College Graduates for Retirement Planning Purposes. Pension, II (1), 47-51.

2002: Nominated for the 2002 Effective Educator Award, Miami University Alumni Association.
1997: Outstanding paper award at the International Insurance society annual meeting in Mexico City., International Insurance Society.
1997: Member of Golden Key National Honor Society 1997 to present., Golden Key National Honor Society.
1973: Member of Beta Gamma Sigma at University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, Beta Gamma Sigma.
1978: Outstanding teacher award for teaching assistants 1978/1979, University of Missouri at Columbia.
1977: Outstanding teacher award for graduate students, 1977/1978, University of Missouri at Columbia.

Research: Insurance, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Investments
Teaching: Insurance, Risk Management, Employee Benefits Life Insurance, property and Liability Insurance, Advanced Corporate Finance