--- title: "Profiles in Risk – E45 – Zachary Finn of Butler University: Teaching Insurance With Insurance - InsNerds.com" description: OR SUBSCRIBE In this episode of Profiles in Risk, Tony and I spoke with Zach Finn head of the Butler University's Risk Management & Insurance Department. Zach discusses his risk management career, his decision for leaving industry for academia and how he is differentiating the Butler insurance program. We dive deep into their unique --- [Insurance Nerds - Insuring Tomorrow ](https://insnerds.com/insights) # [Profiles in Risk – E45 – Zachary Finn of Butler University: Teaching Insurance With Insurance - InsNerds.com](https://insnerds.com/insights/profiles-risk-e46-zachary-finn-butler-university-teaching-insurance-insurance) Written by [Nicholas Lamparelli](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/nicholas-lamparelli) | Dec 11, 2017 5:00:00 AM # Profiles in Risk – E45 – Zachary Finn of Butler University: Teaching Insurance With Insurance by Nicholas Lamparelli Audio Player [http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/608439-e45-zachary-finn-of-butler-university-teaching-insurance-with-insurance.mp3](http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/608439-e45-zachary-finn-of-butler-university-teaching-insurance-with-insurance.mp3) 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. OR [SUBSCRIBE](http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086)   In this episode of Profiles in Risk, Tony and I spoke with Zach Finn head of the [Butler University’s Risk Management & Insurance Department](https://www.butler.edu/lacyschool/risk-management-insurance). Zach discusses his risk management career, his decision for leaving industry for academia and how he is differentiating the Butler insurance program. We dive deep into their unique concept of a student run[ captive](https://www.butler.edu/captiveinsurance). Butler is generating a new breed of young insurance professional who are arriving already familiar with the machinations of insurance. They design programs, craft policy language, write coverage and handle claims. A Butler grad likely has the experience of a 2-3 year insurance trainee at many companies. Zach is figuring out ways to eliminate the talent gap in insurance. His excitement is contagious.   **CONTACT ZACH** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-finn-msm-arm-ains-b235095/)   ### About Nicholas Lamparelli Nick Lamparelli is a 20+ year veteran of the insurance wars. He has a unique vantage point on the insurance industry. From selling home & auto insurance, helping companies with commercial insurance, to being an underwriter with an excess & surplus lines wholesaler to catastrophe modeling Nick has wide experience in the industry. Over past 10 years, Nick has been focused on the insurance analytics of natural catastrophes and big data. Nick serves as our Chief Evangelist. - ##### [ Nicholas Lamparelli](https://insnerds.com/author/nick-lamparelli/) + posts Nick Lamparelli is a 20+ year veteran of the insurance wars. He has a unique vantage point on the insurance industry. From selling home & auto insurance, helping companies with commercial insurance, to being an underwriter with an excess & surplus lines wholesaler to catastrophe modeling Nick has wide experience in the industry. Over past 10 years, Nick has been focused on the insurance analytics of natural catastrophes and big data. 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