Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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2018 Leadership Symposium
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Last weekend, 100 student leaders from across the country gathered in Columbus, Ohio for Gamma Iota Sigma's 2018 Leadership Symposium. The #GISLS2018 was a huge success! Among the 100 students were 6 students from FIVE applicant chapters: The University of Texas at Austin, University of Southern California, The University of Texas at El Paso, Indiana University Bloomington, and Mercer University! Our students received an inspiring welcoming address from Gamma Iota Sigma President of the Board of Trustees Glenn Dorr, Hiscox. They also experienced professional development and leadership training from #SustainingPartner Westfield's Andy Farver and Connie Frey. Students also attended an exclusive Sustaining Partner Career Fair, chapter management sessions, Diversity and Inclusion sessions, and more! #GammaIS thankful for each of the students, alumni, and Sustaining Partner industry representatives who participated! Follow us on social media to see more updates from the #GISLS2018!
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2018-2019 International Student Representatives
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Congratulations to Gamma Iota Sigma's 2018-2019 International Student Representatives, Larry Lewis from the Sigma Chapter at Temple University, and Griffin Gaffner from the Alpha Alpha Chapter at Olivet College! #GammaIS excited to see what these two enthusiastic students will do over the next academic year!
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47th Annual International Conference
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October 4-6, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, at Navy Pier
ONLY A FEW 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. 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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Congratulations to the winners of the ITC 2018 Student Program!
Joseph Becker, University of Virginia
Emily Brock, University of Georgia
Danielle Cook, Florida State University
Amandeep Dhillon, St. John's University
Tary Khong, Drake University
Majanpreet Mann, University of Waterloo
Robert Moran, University of Colorado Denver
Tae Park, University of Connecticut
Tina Valdez, St. Mary's University
Sylvia Watroba, St. John's University
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The
ITC 2018 Student Program, presented by InsureTech Connect and Gamma Iota Sigma, awarded these 10 students this unique scholarship, consisting of paid registration and accommodations to attend the InsureTech Connect 2018 conference in Las Vegas, October 1st – 3rd.
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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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IICF CA Wildfire Relief Fund
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To facilitate a collective industry response to the devastating California wildfires, the IICF has opened the IICF California Wildfire Relief Fund to assist those impacted. More than 1,100 homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands remain evacuated, and most tragically, lives have been lost. Join your industry
in donating to help those devastated by the effects of the California wildfires.
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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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September 10, 2018
IRMI and YRP are teaming up to host their Emerging Leaders Summit this September. With interactive educational sessions, professional development opportunities, a keynote address from Dr. Robert Hartwig, Advisor of Gamma Iota Sigma's Lambda Chapter at the University of South Carolina, and speakers that include GIS Alumni Council President, Sabrina Timmins, you don't want to miss it! Registration is now open.
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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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Insurance Careers Movement
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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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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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Meg Allwein
Immediate Past President
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Meg Allwein is Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at Assurex Global, the world’s largest privately-held commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage group, where she is responsible for corporate strategy, development, and execution for all activities and relationships outside of the US and Canada. During her 20-year career with Assurex Global, she has had the opportunity to visit over 25 different countries, further reinforcing the importance of diversity & inclusion in the workplace and in the world. Meg was elected to the Gamma Iota Sigma Board of Trustees in 2011, and served as President from 2015-2017. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Psychology and earned her MBA from The Ohio State University in 2017. She also holds the CISR designation from The National Alliance and is working toward her CIC designation. Meg also serves on the Leadership Council and the Executive Committee of The Institutes’ Griffith Foundation. Outside of work, her three daughters keep her very busy; she is also passionate about music and is dedicated to supporting independent artists.
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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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