Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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47th Annual International Conference
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October 4-6, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, at Navy Pier
ONLY 10 SPOTS REMAIN FOR THE 2018 CAREER FAIR!
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Additional Conference Add-On!
This year, #GammaIS bringing you the latest in technology to make your recruiting experience the best and most efficient that it can be. For $250, you have the option to receive your own QR scanner to use at any time during the conference, as well as your own personal QR code. This will allow you to track each student who visits your booth at the career fair, strikes up a conversation with you at an event, and more. By simply scanning their name badge, you will have access to all of the information you need to effectively follow up with your top recruits!
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Patrick G. Ryan
Chairman and CEO
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC
Pat Ryan is Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ryan Specialty Group (RSG), an international holding company specializing in wholesale brokerage, insurance underwriting managers, and other specialty services to brokers, agents, and insurers with operations in the US and Europe. RSG is a
Sustaining Partner of Gamma Iota Sigma
. A widely respected entrepreneur and global insurance leader, Mr. Ryan previously founded Aon Corporation and served as its Chairman and CEO for 41 years.
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Dante Disparte
Founder and CEO
Risk Cooperative
Dante Disparte is the Founder and CEO of Risk Cooperative, an innovative strategy, risk advisory, and insurance brokerage based in Washington, D.C. A prolific speaker and writer tapped globally as a risk expert, he is the co-author of the book “Global Risk Agility and Decision Making” and was recently selected as one of the 40 leaders under 40 by the Washington Business Journal and among the top 100 most influential leaders in D.C., in the inaugural Powermeter 100 list. Mr. Disparte is a member of the Gamma Iota Sigma Board of Trustees.
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Jay Weintraub
CEO and Co-Founder
InsureTech Connect
Jay Weintraub is CEO and Co-Founder of InsureTech Connect (ITC), the world’s largest event focused on insurance innovation and digital transformation. ITC and GIS recently partnered to create the
ITC 2018 Student Program, a scholarship geared towards highly motivated college and university students with interest in a career advancing the insurance industry through technology. Mr. Weintraub is the also Co-Founder of two additional leading industry events: Grow.co, which serves the mobile app ecosystem, and HR Transform, which serves people professionals and those shaping the future of work. Prior to his work in the events industry, he spent seven years in digital marketing with an emphasis on customer acquisition.
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InsureTech Connect 2018
October 1-3, 2018
Las Vegas, NV
InsureTech Connect and Gamma Iota Sigma are pleased to announce the launch of the
ITC 2018 Student Program, a scholarship geared towards highly motivated college and university students with interest in a career advancing the insurance industry through technology. Up to ten students from any school (not limited to GIS partners) may be awarded this unique scholarship, consisting of paid registration and accommodations to attend the InsureTech Connect 2018 conference in Las Vegas, October 1st – 3rd. The program will provide meaningful exposure for students to learn about the latest trends and opportunities while networking with the leading minds in insurance innovation and digital transformation from across the globe.
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Nomination Deadline: August 8, 2018
InsureTech Connect and Gamma Iota Sigma invite
Faculty and Industry
to submit student nominations for InsureTech Connect, taking place October 1-3, 2018 in Las Vegas. ITC will sponsor up to 10 students to attend the world’s largest insurtech event, offering unparalleled access to the most comprehensive gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors and insurance industry executives from across the globe.
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One Campus at A Time Program
Boots on the Ground Month
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Save the Date: October 2018
Share Your Story and Promote Student Interest in the Industry!
How did you get into insurance? Chances are, it was through word of mouth – hearing someone else’s story or finding out about opportunities that exist that spoke to your passions or utilized your skills. What if you had not known your career path existed? Why not share YOUR story and help to spread the word about careers in insurance to students who might not know about the possibilities? Gamma Iota Sigma is proud to present
Boots on the Ground Month, a collaborative outreach initiative in support of Insurance Careers Movement.
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Let’s see what kind of impact the entire industry can make with our collective action to reach the next generation!
We have compiled a
resource bank of useful tools to walk you through participation step by step. What are you waiting for? Go back to school!
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Insurance Nerds Day at Gamma Iota Sigma's Annual Conference
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October 6, 2018
Save the date for Insurance Nerds Day at the Gamma Iota Sigma 47th Annual International Conference! Taking place in Chicago, IL at Navy Pier on Saturday, October 6th, you don't want to miss this day full of learning and networking!
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Gamma Iota Sigma is a proud partner of
Insurance Careers Movement
, an initiative to promote the industry's collegiate talent pipeline
by inspiring students and young professionals to choose insurance as a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless.
Find out more
here
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Insurance Careers Movement Open Letter Campaign
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As strong supporters of the
Insurance Careers Movement
, Gamma Iota Sigma is proud to complement the #OpenLetterToCollegeGraduates campaign with #OpenLetterFromCollegeGraduates.
Read what some of our students and recent grads have shared
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and continue to follow us on social media to read more letters from GIS members and recent graduates, providing the student and early career perspective on why careers in insurance are compelling and suggestions on what industry leaders can do to strengthen the talent pipeline.
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Insurance in Black and White
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"The insurance industry faces dual challenges in continuing to achieve growth and
building its talent pool. In the people-driven business of insurance, these challenges are
interrelated. For the industry to thrive, it must retain and develop diverse talent, and it
must strengthen its relationships with communities of customers. A group in particular
need of these efforts is African-Americans. With this in mind, Marsh and the National
African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) have collaborated on an extensive study,
'The Journey of African-American Insurance Professionals: Past and Present.'" Read the full
Business Insurance article to learn more about the results of the study!
As a result of the Study, PlūsUltré LLC will soon be launching a coaching and mentoring practice focused on African American insurance professionals! In collaboration with seasoned insurance professionals, they will be offering 1:
1 and small group sessions to provide insights and guidance to support individuals in their quest for career growth and success. More details to follow!
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Dive In: The Festival for Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance
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September 25-27, 2018
Gamma Iota Sigma is pleased to participate in the global Dive In Festival for the third year, chairing Dive In Philadelphia for its inaugural year of events, as well as Dive In Dallas! Dive In is an initiative of Inclusion@Lloyd's, whose aim is to pool resources, widen perspectives and share best practice in diversity and inclusion to effect change faster. As a nod to Dive In but taking place the following week at the 47th Annual International Conference, GIS will again present robust diversity and inclusion programming that encourages and allows students and partner organizations to engage in this critical dialogue. #time4inclusion #awarenessintoaction
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Save the Date: IICF Week of Giving
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October 13-20, 2018
Volunteer. Give Back. Make a Difference. Save the date for this year's IICF Week of Giving, and join the insurance industry in making a significant, collective impact during the week of October 13-20!
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2019 Emerging Leaders Conference
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February 24-26, 2019
Miami, Florida
Calling Gamma Iota Sigma Alumni with eight or more years' professional experience! Are you a rising star in insurance and are interested in a unique professional development opportunity? Ask your boss to
nominate
you today for the inaugural 2019 Emerging Leaders Conference powered by the Insurance Careers Movement, PCI, and A.M. Best. Gamma Iota Sigma is a core partner of the Insurance Careers Movement.
The global 2019 Emerging Leaders Conference will be held February 24 – 26, 2019 at the Confidante Hotel in Miami, Florida during the 4th
Annual February Insurance Careers Month. Emerging leaders will have exposure to global industry leaders and gain knowledge on the most pressing issues facing insurance. In addition, emerging leaders will have professional development opportunities and
will network across all job functions with global professionals in a vibrant environment.
Ask your boss to submit this brief
nomination
and learn more with this
FAQ
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Fall 2018-Spring 2019
2018-2019 Career Fairs are scheduled. Sign up today!
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Career Center is THE centralized location for you to post entry-level jobs and internships. Create an account, post job or internship openings, and let our students find you! It's that easy!
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Local Alumni Leadership Opportunities
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The GIS Alumni Council is looking for some incredible Gamma alums who are interested in leading other insurance professionals! Consider applying to become a Regional Director for the Alumni Chapter in your city. Don't see your city on the
list of Alumni Chapters? Consider starting an Alumni Chapter in your city!
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Just graduated? New address? New phone number? New email? Let us know! By updating your information, you ensure that you continue to receive important information about events, opportunities, and more!
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Sustaining Partners Program
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Become a Sustaining Partner
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Take advantage of first access to students and exclusive, customized benefits through Gamma Iota Sigma's year-round programming from the Leadership Symposium and Annual Conference to the Regional Conference Series and GammaSAID Council initiatives. Our
Sustaining Partners
are industry thought leaders who directly support and impact the future of the insurance industry. If you are committed to developing and honing future leaders, and your organization can benefit from exclusive access to top students, participation in unique educational & professional development programming, and enhanced brand awareness, see if the Sustaining Partners Program is right for you!
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Student Newsletter showcases what some of our 4,000+ talented student members and 25,000+ alumni are up to, provides updates on our active and applicant chapters, and shows how the industry and the Grand Chapter connect with our students.
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Don't click away without ordering your favorite Gamma Gear! We have baseball tees, football jerseys, comfy fleeces, coffee mugs, and more!
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Grand Chapter Spotlight: Meet the Board
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Cheryl Matochik
Treasurer
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Cheryl Matochik is Senior Vice President of Strategic Resources & Initiatives at The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers in Washington D.C. She is responsible for enterprise development strategy charged to deliver unique benefits through the association’s core platform. She has a strong understanding of both the global commercial property/casualty and U.S. health insurance markets, emerging risks and industry dynamics. Cheryl is passionate about the power of market insights and intelligence, and is responsible for providing member companies knowledge around the shifting landscape of healthcare, cyber risk and insurance technology. She oversees The Council’s Employee Benefits Executives Advisory Committee and The Council Foundation. She has a bachelor of science in journalism from West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media and currently serves as the Treasurer of Gamma Iota Sigma. The last book she read was
Babe: The Legend Comes to Life by Robert Creamer
. Cheryl's favorite DC landmark is the Korean War Veterans Memorial after dark.
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Grand Chapter Spotlight: Meet the Staff
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Devin Li
Gamma Iota Sigma Intern
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Devin Li joined Gamma Iota Sigma's Grand Chapter after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in the spring of 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance. During his time at VCU, Devin was involved with the Alpha Mu Chapter for 3 years, leading as Secretary during the 2016-2017 school year and as Vice President of Public Relations during the 2017-2018 school year. Devin was also heavily involved in VCU's InterVarsity chapter, and in his free time, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, supporting his teams (Washington Wizards, Seattle Seahawks, Manchester City FC), and living life with his friends and community.
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Grand Chapter Spotlight: Meet the GammaSAID Student Chair
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Clevon Cunningham
GammaSAID Student Chair
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Clevon is a rising senior at St. John's University, Director of Alumni Relations for the Alpha Iota chapter, as well as the Student Chair of GammaSAID. He is originally from the island of Bermuda. Clevon is majoring in Actuarial Science with a minor in Music, and is looking forward to graduating in the spring of 2019. Outside of academics, Clevon enjoys playing the viola and exploring New York City.
"Through my involvement with GammaSAID, we have placed a spotlight on issues that actual students such as myself go through. Whether I'm presenting an idea to my local chapter, the grand chapter, or even professionals, I have always received very engaging responses. However, I do think that there is still room to allow more voices to be heard."
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Contact Us
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
Sharla Floyd
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Director of Chapter Services
Hannah Baxter
Chapter Services and Events Coordinator
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Glenn Dorr
President
Wes Griffiths
Executive Vice President
Cheryl Matochik
Treasurer
Steve Marohn
Vice President
Jake Timmins
Vice President
Jon Perry
Secretary
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
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Meg Allwein
Immediate Past President
Sabrina Hanitz
Alumni Representative
Millie Workman
Industry Representative
Dr. Karen Epermanis
Faculty Representative
Josh Cowdrey
Student Representative
Kate McCoy
Student Representative
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Gamma Iota Sigma | P.O. Box 356, Yardley, PA 19067 | gammaiotasigma.org
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