Yaron Kinar
About Yaron Kinar
Yaron Kinar is an Equity Research Analyst specializing in North America Non-Life Insurance and Insurtech at Jefferies, with over 15 years of experience in sell-side research.
Current Role at Jefferies
Yaron Kinar currently serves as an Equity Research Analyst specializing in North America Non-Life Insurance and Insurtech at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In his current position, he focuses on in-depth analysis and evaluation of the non-life insurance sector, as well as the emerging field of insurtech. His work involves developing relationships with insurance executives and institutional investors while managing and developing a team of associates.
Previous Tenure at Goldman Sachs
Prior to joining Jefferies, Yaron Kinar worked at Goldman Sachs from 2017 to 2021, serving in multiple roles. From 2020 to 2021, he was an Equity Research Analyst focusing on North America Insurance in New York, United States. Before that, he served as an Equity Research Analyst for North America Non-Life Insurance from 2017 to 2020 in New York. During his tenure at Goldman Sachs, Kinar expanded his expertise in both the life and non-life sectors of the insurance industry.
Expertise at Deutsche Bank
Yaron Kinar's career also includes significant roles at Deutsche Bank, where he worked from 2009 to 2017 in New York. Initially, he served as an Equity Research Associate for North America Non-Life Insurance from 2009 to 2012. He was then promoted to Equity Research Analyst, focusing on North America Life Insurance, a role he held from 2012 to 2017. His extensive experience at Deutsche Bank laid a strong foundation for his specialization in equity research within the insurance sector.
Early Career and Legal Background
Before transitioning to the financial sector, Yaron Kinar worked as an Attorney at Nener & Nener Law Offices in Jerusalem, Israel, from 1998 to 2001. His legal expertise was developed following his education at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned an LLB in Law from 1995 to 1999. Kinar's diverse background, including his legal training and early career experiences, has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the insurance and financial industries.
Education and Military Service
Yaron Kinar holds an MBA with a focus on finance and management from Columbia Business School, which he achieved between 2001 and 2003. Before pursuing his MBA, he earned an LLB in Law from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Additionally, Kinar served in an elite intelligence unit in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from 1991 to 1995, gaining valuable skills and discipline. His diverse educational background and military service have played a crucial role in shaping his career in equity research.