Biography

Gabriel Carrillo joined the College of Business in July 2025 as an instructor and program director for the Center for Risk Management and Insurance Education.

Carrillo comes to UCF after having spent 30 years in the insurance industry and building a multifaceted portfolio in property and casualty insurance, with experience spanning into underwriting, actuarial work, research, product development and product management. Before joining UCF, he served as the executive director of the Risk Management and Insurance Center at Florida State University (FSU).

He has worked for notable companies like COUNTRY Financial, Allstate, Travelers and The Hartford. Carrillo has contributed to the field through academic and industry service, including board roles with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services at Illinois State University. He currently serves on the advisory board for Purdue’s Actuarial Science Program.

Carrillo has a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from Purdue University with a minor in business management. He is expected to earn a doctoral degree in risk management and insurance from FSU in Fall 2025.