Robin K. Olson

Senior Research Analyst
IRMI

Rob Olson is the author and principal research analyst for IRMI's newest reference service, Personal Risk Management and Insurance. He was formerly the principal research analyst for Commercial Auto Insurance.

Mr. Olson contributes articles on personal lines insurance and auto risk management to the Expert Commentary section of IRMI.com.

Mr. Olson earned a BA degree, cum laude, in economics and an MLA degree, both from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Automation Management (AAM), Associate in Research and Planning (ARP) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. He has been recognized twice by the Insurance Institute of America (IIA) for his outstanding scholarly achievements in its programs. In addition, Mr. Olson also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas where he teaches risk management classes.

Before joining IRMI in 1998, Mr. Olson was an underwriting manager for two national insurance companies where his experience encompassed both personal and commercial lines.