Gamma Iota Sigma Industry News January 2021

January 2021

Industry News

Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma

Featured Resources

Regional Conference Series

January 22 and January 29, 2021

Connect with a diverse pipeline of top talent in your region at Gamma Iota Sigma's newly expanded Regional Conference Series, featuring centralized access to our 93 Gamma Iota Sigma chapters, at-large members, applicant schools, and non-GIS students interested in insurance careers. Varying sponsorship levels and 4 regions make it easy to showcase your company brand and target your search for future employees. Register by January 8.

Gamma Iota Sigma Sustaining Partners receive FREE participation in the Regional Conference Series.

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Email Alyssa Bouchard or Grace Grant with questions.

GIS Career Center

Recruiting for an entry-level job or internship?

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! Internships are free to post.

Career Center

4th Annual Recruiting Survey

Best practices to maximize your recruiting efforts

Survey says...! Gamma Iota Sigma's Annual Recruiting Survey aggregates the rising generation's perspectives, priorities, and drivers in employment decisions to help guide the industry's recruiting practices.

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The Pipeline

Save the Date: February 16, 2021

Gamma Iota Sigma will host our third annual The Pipeline virtual event in support of Insurance Careers Month, this year in a new virtual networking format. Mark your calendar and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with top collegiate talent actively pursuing insurance careers!

Registration Coming Soon

December Highlights

#GammaIS Growing

We are thrilled to welcome University of Baltimore, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Minnesota, and Utah Valley University into the Gamma Iota Sigma family. Please join us in congratulating our newest chapters!

Thank you to GIS Sustaining Partners AmWINS Group, Arch Insurance Group, and AF - Group for participating in the virtual chartering ceremony and supporting the talent pipeline, and to the Alpha Chapter at The Ohio State University and Sigma Chapter at Temple University for joining us to celebrate.

Presidents' Roundtable

Gamma Iota Sigma recently hosted a Presidents Roundtable Call convening leaders from across the country. The Grand Chapter is committed to amplifying the student voice and creating opportunities for student leaders to come together to discuss challenges students are facing and share ideas and opportunities with one another.

Spotlight: Gamma in the Industry

Risk Management Magazine

In the latest issue of Risk Management Magazine, risk management professors and Gamma Iota Sigma advisors at St. Mary's University, Saint Joseph's University, Florida State University, and University of Georgia discuss COVID-19's impact on recruiting and educating the next generation of risk management.

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IIABCal Voices

GIS Trustees Barbara Bufkin and Dymphna Menéndez, and Vice President of Industry Engagement Alyssa Bouchard were recently featured guests on the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California podcast series.

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Rough Notes Magazine

In the latest issue of The Rough Notes Company, Inc. Magazine, Gamma Iota Sigma members Delaney Peters of the Alpha Alpha Chapter at Olivet College and Jeremy Wittenbaum of the Alpha Chapter at The Ohio State University reflect on their internship experiences.

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Leaders Edge Magazine

in the latest issue of Leader's Edge Magazine, Gamma Iota Sigma members Yasmeen Zoheir of the Sigma Chapter at Temple University, Natalie Kojababian of the Gamma Omicron Chapter at University of Southern California, and Shawn Hakimi of the Iota Chapter at Florida State University discuss their internship experiences as 2020 The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Foundation scholarship recipients.

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Society of Actuaries Candidate Update

Beth Gall, Manager of Candidate Engagement at the Society of Actuaries recently spoke with Grace Grant, Executive Director, and Alyssa Bouchard, Vice President of Industry Engagement to share information about Gamma Iota Sigma's many support programs and how students can join or start a Gamma chapter at their university or college.

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InsurPath Virtual Conference

Gamma Iota Sigma recently presented "Insuring Opportunity: Your Rewarding & Purpose-Driven Insurance Career" at the INSURPath Virtual Conference. This conversation between GIS Trustees Barbara Bufkin of AmWINS Group, Steve Marohn of CNA, and Dymphna Menéndez of Arch Insurance Group shares insights on opportunities in insurance, finding the right career path, and becoming a purpose-driven leader in our industry.

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Sustaining Partners Program

Become a Sustaining Partner

Gamma Iota Sigma's Sustaining Partners are the industry thought leaders directly supporting and impacting the future of talent. If your organization is committed to developing and honing future leaders and would benefit from exclusive year-round access to top students, participation in educational & professional development programming, and maximum brand awareness, the Sustaining Partners Program could be right for you!

Questions? Contact Grace Grant.

Program Details

Alumni Opportunities

Alumni Council Leadership Opportunities

The GIS Alumni Council is looking for GIS alumni who are interested in leading an alumni chapter in their city. Consider applying to become a Regional Director today! Don't see your city on the list of Alumni Chapters? Ask Alumni Council Leadership about starting one in your city.