Reuven Shnaps, Ph.D.
About Reuven Shnaps, Ph.D.
Reuven Shnaps, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Analytics Officer at Earnix, where he has contributed to the company's growth since 2015. With a strong academic background in Economics and Statistics, he is recognized for his expertise in pricing and price optimization in the insurance and banking sectors.
Work at Earnix
Reuven Shnaps serves as the Chief Analytics Officer at Earnix, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in the company's growth from a small start-up to a recognized leader in the insurance and banking sectors. His responsibilities include promoting analytical and algorithmic innovation, with a focus on Explainable & Responsible AI and Generative AI. Shnaps has also contributed to various business functions at Earnix, such as Sales, Product, Delivery, Marketing, Research, and Legal.
Education and Expertise
Reuven Shnaps holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, which he completed from 1996 to 2001. He also earned an MA in Managerial Economics and a BA in Economics and Statistics, both with Distinction, from Bar-Ilan University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pricing and price optimization, particularly within the insurance and banking industries.
Background
Before joining Earnix, Reuven Shnaps worked at Deloitte as a Manager in Economic and Statistical Consulting from 2002 to 2005. His experience at Deloitte contributed to his understanding of economic principles and statistical methods, which he applies in his current role at Earnix. Shnaps has extensive experience collaborating with major financial institutions globally, addressing challenges in pricing, underwriting, product personalization, and customer retention.
Achievements
Reuven Shnaps is recognized as an authority in pricing and price optimization for the insurance and banking sectors. He has a proven track record in building and developing high-performing professional services and data science teams. Additionally, he frequently speaks at major global conferences related to insurance, banking, and analytics, sharing insights and knowledge with industry professionals.