Background
Belth, Joseph Morton was born on October 22, 1929 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Irving and Helen Rose (Bright) Belth.
Belth, Joseph Morton was born on October 22, 1929 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Irving and Helen Rose (Bright) Belth.
Associate of Applied Science, Cayuga Community College, 1958. Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Syracuse University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1961.
Assistant purchasing agent, Onondaga Supply Company, Syracuse, New York, 1947-1953; agent, Continental American Life Insurance Company, Syracuse, 1953-1958; assistant director continuing education, American Society Chartered Life Underwriters, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1961-1962; assistant professor, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1962-1965; associate professor, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1965-1968; professor, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1968-1993; professor emeritus, Indiana U., Bloomington, since 1993.
Member American Risk and Insurance Association (president 1973-1974, Elizur Wright award, 1966, Journal Risk and Insurance awards 1962,64,65,67,71,79), Huebner Gold medal, 1999, American Association of University Professors, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Marjorie Helen Lavine, June 12, 1955. Children: Ann Irene, Michael Irving, Jeffrey Edward.