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Meg Allwein
President
Glenn Dorr
Executive Vice President
Jason Warden
Vice President
Jeff Henry
Vice President
John Hammond
(Immediate Past President)
Sabrina Hanitz
Secretary
Wes Griffiths
Treasurer
Jake Timmins
Alumni Representative
Jacob Galecki
Industry Representative
Dr. RB Drennan
Faculty Representative
Dr. Karen Epermanis
Faculty Representative
Celeste Azubuike
Student Representative
Sarah Rumon
Student Representative
Noelle Codispoti
Executive Director
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GIS Success Story and Re-Cap! Thank you!
Thank you to all of you who participated in the Second Annual Insurance Careers Month. Whether you were sharing your event photos and using the hashtags #GammaIS and #CareerTrifecta, liking and sharing your peers' videos and photos, providing helpful information about your industry experiences, or sharing your perspective on why insurance careers are a great choice, you made a huge impact on this grassroots campaign!
You all did a fantastic job emphasizing the stable, rewarding and limitless career opportunities that the insurance industry offers!
There are a few notable moments that we would like to highlight:
- GIS' first Live-Tweet sessions hosted by Noelle Codispoti, and your International Student Representatives Celeste Azubuike and Sarah Rumon were a huge success! Student participation was impressive, and GIS certainly got the attention of the industry and your networks.
- Beta Phi at the University of Texas at Dallas
- Iota at Florida State University
- Chi at Drake University
- Alpha Iota at St. John's University
- Beta Lambda at Butler University
- Alpha Tau at UNC at Charlotte
- Beta Xi at St. Mary's University
- Beta Iota at Troy University
*An honorary mention goes to the Sigma Chapter at Temple University, who submitted on the last day of Insurance Careers Month just to get the message out!
Grand Chapter postings received a great amount of attention from our followers, thank you for your activity on our pages.
Insurance Careers Month may be over but the Insurance Careers Movement continues! Follow the Grand Chapter!
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Chapter Spotlight!
Insurance Careers Month Contest Winners
In December, the Grand Chapter challenged you to create a video that best shows or inspires a young person to pursue a career in insurance. Videos were due on Friday, January 27, 2017, and we received 8 submissions inspired by the Insurance Careers Movement, meant to inspire young people to choose a career in insurance.
Grand Prize Winners!
Two chapters will receive up to $500 off Annual Conference Registration fees in 2017 plus one complimentary hotel room at the Annual Conference.
- Twitter Winner: Alpha Iota Chapter at St. John's University!
Of the three student videos we posted on Feb.1, St. John's received the most impressions (3,756), followed by UNCC (2,844) and Drake University (1,740).
- Facebook Winner: Chi Chapter at Drake University!
Our top student videos were Drake University (11,080 people reached), University of Texas at Dallas (9,490 people reached) and UNCC (1,100 people reached). St. John's was a close fourth (1,010 people reached).
Most Creative and Inspiring Video Prize: One Chapter will receive a complimentary hotel room for the Annual International Conference for the most creative and inspiring video as determined by the Grand Chapter Executive Committee.
- Most Creating and Inspiring Prize Winner:
Chi Chapter at Drake University
Participation Award - All 8 chapters that submitted videos will receive a $100 credit towards their Spring fees!
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Gallaudet University will charter on March, 29th, 2017 at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The chartering will take place in the Chapel Hall at 12:00pm EST.
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to your chapter's leaders.
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GIS Features Industry Opportunities:
Don't miss out on these great opportunities, apply today!
C
heck out the GIS
Career Center
, the only centralized location for you to search through and apply for
internship and entry-level opportunities across the industry.
Employers can also search through student profiles, so be sure to get
your resume on there!
It's
easy:
This is an exclusive benefit for Gamma Iota Sigma members
to be seen by companies and organizations who are actively recruiting and to apply for internships and jobs. Don't miss out!
Below are just a sample of some of the opportunities that await you in the Career Center. Go to
for additional opportunities!
- Intern (Data Analyst) - Summer 2017: Markel Corporation, New York, New York
- 2017 Full-Time Analyst: Consumer Medical Underwriting: AIG, Nashville, Tennessee
- Underwriting Trainee (Commercial Lines): Nationwide, Scottsdale, Arizona
- Junior Business Analyst Intern: Munich Reinsurance, Princeton, NJ
- Interns@swissre - Global Partnerships: Swiss Re, Washington, D.C.
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The Business & Science of Pet Health Insurance
Wednesday, March 15, 2:30-3:30pm EST
Brought to you by:
Gamma Iota Sigma and the Society of Actuaries.
Presenter: Laura Bennett, FSA
Many actuaries consider pet insurance not much better than alien abduction insurance - but that's only because they don't know any better. This session will delve into the subtleties of pet insurance and why this product line is worthy of actuarial interest. The conversation will be interwoven with the story of how an actuary jumped from life & health to pet insurance while building a pet insurance company from an idea and a business plan to a rapidly growing private equity-funded company.
The Sophistication of Business Insurance
Wednesday, March 29, 3:00-4:00pm EST
Brought to you by: Gamma Iota Sigma and
Nationwide.
Presenter: Eric Coleman, CPCU
Business insurance is one of the last holdouts in a financial world that has gone from relationship orientation to technological innovation. While relationships are at the heart of any industry, business insurance is now moving forward with models, analytics, and adoption of technology faster than ever before. This session will explain the advancements this industry is experiencing and will evolve toward in the future.
Thank you to Assurex Global for providing the webinar host technology!
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Scholarships Available:
Do You Need Money to Pay for School? Apply today!
There are many scholarship opportunities available for stu
dents studying to pursue careers in insurance. See below for application and deadline information for upcoming opportunities.
March 31:
April 1:
May 2:
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Sign Up for Insurance Jeopardy!
Hosted by AAMGA at the GIS Annual International Conference
Join us for the AAMGA's Insurance Jeopardy, hosted at the 2017 GIS Conference! Don't miss this opportunity for friendly competition with your GIS colleagues! The competition will take place in several rounds on Saturday, September 30th in Dallas, TX, with the final round being held at the Saturday-night GIS Annual Conference event! Build your 4-person team, and
sign up online by Friday, September 8, 2017 to secure your chance to play.
Important Note: A team of four players is not required to be entirely from the same chapter. You are encouraged to form a team representing either your chapter, or a combination of chapters! Individual players may also sign up to be placed on a team (based on availability). Interested but don't have a team put together yet? Complete the form anyway to let us know of your interest! A resource bank will be provided on the GIS website in advance of the competition.
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AIG's University Innovation Challenge
Deadline - March 12, 2017
AIG's Spring 2017
University Innovation Challenge is live. This challenge allows college students from across the U.S. and parts of Canada to pitch their solutions and ideas to AIG.
Challenge Question: How can emerging technologies advance or improve commercial insurance?
The deadline to submit your solution is
Finalists will attend the Grand Finale in Houston, TX in April to present their solutions to a panel of judges. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the challenge winner!
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RIMS NeXtGen Forum 2017
June 4-5 in Austin, Texas!
This year, RIMS has opened registration to the
RIMS NeXtGen Forum to its student members. Join us in Austin, TX, from June 4-5 for this educational and networking event for young risk professionals.
This event is an opportunity to supplement your studies with practitioner insight on real-world risk management challenges, as well as meet Rising Risk Professionals who can give you career advice. You'll also learn risk management best practices and how to navigate corporate structures.
The agenda offers 101 level sessions for early career professionals:
* Everything You Need to Know About Cyber Risk Insurance
* A Fresh View from the Rising Stars
* Risky Business: Navigating Risk Management Inside and Outside Your Company
* Networking Your Way to Your Next Risk Management Role
Become a RIMS Student Member to attend the NeXtGen Forum at the student rate of $99. All you have to do is submit a PDF of your transcript to
[email protected] and we will activate your membership.
Visit the website to view the complete agenda, learn about the speakers and get hotel/travel information. We hope to see you there!
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Inter-Chapter Event Opportunities!
The Philadelphia Excursion: March 24-26
The Sigma Chapter at Temple University will host
the
Philadelphia
Excursion,
a great way to meet other GIS members from across the country while exploring one of America's most historic cities! Registration deadline:
Friday, March 3, 2017.
NAPSLO Symposium
Extreme Risk Takers: March 31-April 1
 The Alpha Kappa Chapter at the Illinois State University Katie School of Business invites you to join NAPSLO in Chicago for the annual Extreme Risk Takers Symposium and career fair focusing on the surplus lines industry - the extreme side of insurance. Industry leaders will share their experiences and perspectives regarding the industry and the opportunities it offers to interested students. The event includes a closing dinner and reception. Registration is open!
The Deductible Dash at the Philadelphia Zoo: April 08, 2017
The Saint Joseph's University Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, the International Risk Management,Insurance, and Actuarial Science Collegiate Fraternity, will be hosting their 1st Annual Deductible Dash 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday, April 08, 2017. The 5K will be a charitable event with proceeds going towards The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), which helps communities and enriches lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership.
Contact your Chapter leaders for additional details or to participate in any of these three inter-chapter events!
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Student Spotlight:
"
It is great to be surrounded by people who share the same passion as you as well as supporting you every step of the way."
 Name:
Katherine Sargent
School:
East Carolina University
Chapter:
Beta Theta Chapter
Officer Title:
President
Major:
Finance
Concentration:
Risk Management and Insurance
Graduation:
May 2017
What do you hope to do with your degree?
In June 2017, I will be joining Liberty Mutual in Charlotte, North Carolina in the Underwriting department. I will be a trainee for six-months before stepping into an underwriting role.
Why did you choose to major in Risk Management, Insurance, or Actuarial Science?
I chose RMI as a concentration when I was finishing up my sophomore year because it was something different and from what I had heard the opportunities were endless. I had heard nothing but good things about the faculty and students that were apart of the program. I took Principles of Risk Management and Insurance and knew that this was the right choice and path for my future.
Why did you join Gamma Iota Sigma?
I joined GIS because of their mission to help students who are interested in a field in Risk Management and Insurance. It is great to be surrounded by people who share the same passion as you as well as supporting you every step of the way.
How has your participation in Gamma Iota Sigma prepared you for your career?
I started off in GIS as a director, but once I took on the role of VP and President I learned the value of leading, and supporting others to pursue their dreams in RMI. GIS has unlimited amount of opportunities for students to gain internships and jobs while still a student at a university. The National Convention last year (2016) was a great example how dedicated GIS is to making sure students succeed in the field of RMI.
What would you say to a student interested in joining Gamma Iota Sigma?
Get ready to talk about Insurance! If you enjoy talking about insurance and see yourself having a career in the RMI industry then you will LOVE GIS. It has been helped me in so many ways create a pathway for my future. I have met so many great friends through the RMI program at my school and through GIS, everyone truly cares and is there to support one another.
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Alumni News
Calling All GIS Graduates!
Alumni and alumni to be, please take a few minutes to fill out the
Alumni Update Form. Help us to stay in touch with you, and keep you current and informed on all things GIS!
There are many ways to stay involved as an alumnus of GIS, and by providing your new information we can keep you informed with newsletters, e-mails and about important information and upcoming events. We look forward to watching your careers grow!
Students, please consider joining one of our alumni chapters if you are looking to continue your involvement with our organization upon graduation. Our alumni chapters are growing in current cities and expanding into new cities. We are looking for alumni who would like to be involved in starting new chapters in new locations!
Recent Events:
The GIS Dallas Alumni Council partnered with the Beta Phi Chapter at the University of Texas - Dallas for a fundraising event. A local Thai restaurant offered to donate 25% of their proceeds to the Beta Phi Chapter. Both alumni and students gathered for dinner and shared valuable conversations. We were able to raise nearly $400 for their chapter! Pictured below.
Another great alumni event took place recently. Members of the GIS Indianapolis Alumni Council as well as students from the Beta Lambda chapter at Butler University, met at a local bar and grill called Scotty's Dawghouse on Butler's campus yesterday to network and watch Butler's basketball game on February 26th. Pictured below.
Great work! These events have a powerful impact on the organization!
For more information on the GIS Alumni Council, please contact one of the regional chapter leaders below or Alumni Council President, Jake Timmins at [email protected] or Vice President, Sabrina Hanitz at [email protected] for information on starting a chapter in your area! You can also visit the Alumni Council Webpage to contact your local leaders.
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III's 2017 Insurance Fact Book
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GIS on Social Media:
Please be sure to like, follow, and join! #GammaIS
Did you know that Gamma Iota Sigma is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn?
Share your photos and events, and f
ollow us on social media to get updates on upcoming events, hear from other chapters, and get information on industry scholarships and opportunities!
We hope to see you on social media!
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GIS Online Merchandise Store
Order Today!
GIS has partnered with an online vendor to conveniently provide customized Gamma merchandise to you such as polo shirts, fleeces, pins, padfolios, table cloths, coffee mugs, and graduation stoles.
Check out the site at the link below to order your Gamma Merchandise today!
The GIS Pom-Pom shirts that were so popular at the Annual Conference will be coming soon to the Merchandise Store! Stay tuned!
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Noelle Codispoti
Executive Director
Sharla Floyd
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Director of Chapter Services
Alyson Koehler
Director of Marketing & Communications
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