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Industry News October 2019

48th Annual International Conference

Thank You to Our Sustaining Partners and Sponsors!

#GIS2019 was an incredible success with 628 students and advisors representing 65 colleges and universities and more than 400 industry representatives and alumni gathering at The Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas from September 26-28. 80 exhibiting organizations participated in the largest career fair of its kind and afforded students expansive exposure to the industry's breadth of opportunity. Students gained insights from industry leaders in 30+ educational and informational sessions , including diversity & inclusion sessions. During Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting, the slate of 2019-20 Trustees and Officers was approved - welcome to new and returning Trustees, and thank you to those who have served! Special thanks to our Sustaining Partners , 2019 Conference Sponsors , industry partners, and speakers who made it all possible! Follow us on social media to see more from the conference: #GammaIS #GIS2019

Read the Full Conference Recap

2019 InsureTech Connect (ITC) Student Program

Hear from GIS CEO Noelle Codispoti on the 2nd year of the GIS-ITC partnership for the Student Program at ITC, which immediately preceded #GIS2019 and where 20 students had the opportunity to attend the world's largest insurtech event, gain unparalleled exposure to this burgeoning segment, and engage with the most comprehensive gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors and insurance industry executives from across the globe.

ITC Student Program Press Release

Sustaining Partners: Industry Thought Leaders

INDUSTRY POP QUIZ:

Are you committed to a vibrant, diverse talent pipeline?
Do you wish to support students as they gain exposure to opportunities throughout the industry?
Could you benefit from unparalleled brand visibility and exclusive access to students YEAR-ROUND?

If you answered yes to any of the above, the Sustaining Partners Program could be for you! Providing exclusive benefits including the ONLY way to interview onsite at the annual conference, as well as year-round engagement and invaluable brand exposure with a diverse group of elite students of all majors, this Program is the best way to support the #FutureofTalent !

Join Today

Sustaining Partners Only - Virtual Career Fair

October 8, 2019 (TOMORROW)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM ET

Calling all Sustaining Partners! Join us for an exclusive virtual event and additional touch point with students following the Annual Conference. Promote your open internships and entry-level jobs, upcoming scholarships, or other resources. Email Sharla Floyd to confirm your virtual booth.

Confirm Your Virtual Booth

What's Ahead

GIS & The Future of Talent:

2019 Recruiting Survey Webinar

October 10, 2019 (THURSDAY)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Join us as we present a critical analysis of the 2019 Recruiting Survey results and offer a deep dive into data and student priorities shaping the recruiting process and the diversification of the talent pipeline. Representing the industry's future of talent with 5,000+ members of all majors at 90+ colleges and universities, GIS is uniquely able to provide the student perspective across all facets of engagement and the recruiting experience.

Details and Registration

Boots on the Ground Month

October 2019

Show up for students by participating in Boots on the Ground Month, a collaborative outreach initiative in support of Insurance Careers Movement . It's EASY and IMPACTFUL : share your story with students at a non-GIS campus near you and help to spread the word about careers in insurance to students who might not know about the possibilities!

Security in Risk Tour

The Security in Risk Tour continues this fall! In partnership with Insurance Careers Movement , Gamma Iota Sigma is sharing insurance career opportunities with students of all majors at colleges and universities without a GIS chapter.

Our next Tour stops:

Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA - October 16
Northwestern University – Chicago, IL - November 6

Special thanks to Spencer Educational Foundation for their lead funding of the One Campus at A Time initiative, which includes Boots on the Ground Month and Security in Risk Tour.

GammaSAID - Solutions for Authenticity, Inclusion, and Diversity

This groundbreaking student-led group has exclusive engagement with GIS Sustaining Partner Chief Diversity Officers and promotes creative and widespread student participation in the discussion and experience of authenticity, inclusion, and diversity - shaping the industry's D&I discourse and action based on the unique student perspective.

19 chapters now report a D&I Officer and 18 chapters were recognized with the International Chapter Award for Diversity & Inclusion for their 2018-19 efforts at #GIS2019, where 11 Council Members also presented 4 thought-provoking, actionable sessions . GammaSAID resources provide ideas and support students’ efforts to hardwire D&I into chapter activities through on-campus engagement across majors and student groups. The 2019 Recruiting Survey further explored student perspectives in this realm.

Learn more about GammaSAID or contact Sharla Floyd to find out how to get involved.

#UniqueWeek was a national social media campaign from September 22-28 led by GammaSAID and engaging Gamma Iota Sigma chapters, students, and industry professionals to showcase what makes them unique. A huge Thank You to everyone who participated and led the charge to showcase our diversity! This was such a successful movement, and chapters and industry leaders from all across the country participated! Please search #UniqueWeek on social media platforms and see what makes our students and industry #unique!

New Developments

Welcome New Chapters!

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming 3 newly chartered chapters and 2 approved universities who will be chartering this year. Gamma Mu Chapter at Lansing Community College chartered on September 20, while Gamma Nu Chapter at Samford University and Gamma Xi Chapter at Texas Christian University both chartered at the Annual Conference! During the conference, The Board of Trustees unanimously approved charters at the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Mount Union , who will be chartering in 2019. USC will be the Gamma Omicron Chapter and will charter on November 7. Welcome to the #GammaFamily!