One of the Top-Ranked Undergraduate Insurance Programs in the U.S.
The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science (GSRM) is ranked among the nation’s top programs.
“Best Undergraduate Insurance Programs”: #9 tie (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
“Best Risk Management Bachelor's Degrees”: #1 (College Choice, 2024).
One of only 17 programs in the U.S. to be named a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) by the Society of Actuaries (SOA).
Gold Level recognition by the Casualty Actuarial Society for our commitment to supporting students on the property and casualty actuarial career path, the dedicated property/casualty insurance courses, placing property and casualty actuaries on the faculty, and graduating actuarial students who work in the P&C field and have obtained credits for CAS credentialing requirements.
One of only a few programs in the world recognized as a Global Center of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society. Less than 40 programs have earned this designation.
Business Insurance magazine ranked Greenberg School of Risk Management graduate programs #1 based on the number of master’s level graduates in risk management and insurance in the U.S. for 2019-20.
in Insurance
St. John's University’s Insurance programs were ranked ninth among national programs.
Virtual Hall of Fame
The Insurance Hall of Fame is awarded by the International Insurance Society (IIS) and provides a forum for all stakeholders of the insurance community to engage in active collaboration.
Gold Level - CAS
Gold Level recognition by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) as part of its CAS University Recognition Program, which recognizes academic institutions with a demonstrated commitment to preparing future property and casualty actuaries through their educational offerings.
About Greenberg School of Risk Management
The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM) has a rich history and tradition. It was formed initially as the Insurance Society of New York in 1901, and became the School of Insurance in 1947 and the College of Insurance (TCI) in 1962.
Greenberg School of Risk Management evolved from the merger of TCI and St. John's University in 2001. The academic programs, faculty, student services, and historic library are located on our state of the art campus at 101 Astor Place in Manhattan.
Greenberg School is a global leader in risk and insurance education and training and draws candidates from all regions of the world. All of the degree programs offered by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, and thus by Greenberg School, are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Related Areas
- Center for Executive Education
- Center for Excellence in Enterprise Risk Management
- Center for the Study of Insurance Regulation
- Ellen Thrower Center for Apprenticeship and Career Services
- Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Library
Academic and administrative leaders for the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science include Dean Brandon Sweitzer and Faculty Chairperson Mark Browne.
Contact Us
Sandy Rosenberg
Associate Director of Marketing, Recruitment, and External Partnerships
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718-990-6837
Office of Graduate Admissions, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
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718-990-1345
Laura L. Vega-Konefal, Assistant Dean and Associate Director for Academic Advisement
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718-990-1330
Carol Swanberg, Assistant Dean, Online Graduate Programs
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718-390-4253
Alma Rivera, Advisement Coordinator
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212-277-5190
Vicki Wells
Director, Thrower Center for Career Services
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212-277-5112
Mark J. Browne, Chairperson
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212-277-5175
F-1 Visa Optional Practical Training (OPT)
The M.S. in Actuarial Science, the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management and the M.S. in Risk Management and Risk Analytics all conform to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program that qualifies eligible international graduates on student visas for an optional practical training extension of 24 months.
Success at St. John's
Our Johnnies can be found all over, making positive impacts globally. Although their paths to success vary, they can all trace their steps back to St. John’s. Explore their experiences and discover how St. John’s has played a crucial role in supporting them on their paths.
Global Travel and Career Success: How This Alumna Built a Thriving Career in Risk Management
Jamie Soderman ’21SRM, a proud alumna of the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management (GSRM), embarked on a remarkable journey that took her across the globe and ultimately led her to excel in her chosen career path in the ever-evolving field of Risk Management.
Jamie Soderman ’21SRM The Peter J. Tobin College of BusinessHighlight
She earned a Master of Science degree in Risk Management and Risk Analytics from the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business on the Manhattan, NY, campus of St. John’s University.
Guidance from Faculty and Career Services Experts Propel Success of M.B.A. and Enterprise Risk Management Alumnus
Sadiqq J. Elcock ’15TCB, ’22GSRM earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) from the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM) at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business on the Manhattan, NY, campus of St. John’s University.
Sadiqq J. Elcock ’15TCB, ’22GSRM The Peter J. Tobin College of BusinessHighlight
A resident of Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Elcock is Senior Management Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management, at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in Jersey City, NJ.
Global Excellence
Global Center of Insurance Excellence
Greenberg School of Risk Management is one of only a few programs in the world recognized as a Global Center of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society. Less than 40 programs have earned this designation.