Christian Moser

Christian Moser (born 28 September 1861, Arni, Bern – 8 July 1935, Bern) was a Swiss actuary and professor of actuarial mathematics. He is known as one of the actuarial pioneers of the welfare state policies adopted by several European countries in the 20th century.

Education and career From 1882 to 1986 Moser studied mathematics and physics at the University of Bern and in Berlin and Paris. At the University of Bern he received in 1886 his doctorate (Promotion) and in 1887 habilitated. Many leading actuarial mathematicians employed by the Swiss federal government or the Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt (Swiss Institute for Accident Insurance, Suva), including the future director of Suva, Arnold Bohren (1875–1957), were taught by Moser.