Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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Hello Gamma family,
Spring is underway, and summer internships will be here before you know it! Make the most of your summer internship by participating in our first annual Alumni Week. During this week, GIS Alumni Chapters will be hosting events all over the country, and you are invited! Find the closest chapter to your internship, and make connections by attending their events. See below for more information, as well as information on many exciting upcoming events!
Fraternally yours,
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
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Women in the Workplace Webinar
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April 10, 2018
1:30-2:30 PM EST
Join the GammaSAID Council for an engaging conversation around Women in the Workplace. Our panel of women will share their stories, address the realities and opportunities for women within the insurance industry, and discuss how we as women and as the industry can change the status quo.
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IRMI Elevate is a free newsletter prepared exclusively for members of Gamma Iota Sigma who subscribe to IRMI Online. Each issue features an article offering advice to help you succeed in your career, as well as important information about IRMI's products and services.
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Insurance Innovators Launch
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We are excited to announce the launch of the Insurance Innovators series, presented by the
Insurance Industry Resource Council (IIRC) and the Ohio Insurance Institute.
The first video in the series features Mike LaRocco, President and CEO of State Auto Insurance Companies, as he explains what innovation and disruption in insurance means to him while speaking at the Gamma Iota Sigma Ohio Regional Conference in Columbus, OH.
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High School Actuarial Day
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Do you know a high school student interested in making a career out of math? High School Actuarial Day will take place April 18 at DePaul University in Chicago. Students will learn from actuaries, compete for prizes, enjoy lunch, and more! This event is completely FREE!
Gamma Iota Sigma is proud to support High School Actuarial Day, along with many of our partners, including CAS, SOA, CNA, IABA, and The Actuarial Foundation.
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Recap: WSIA's Extreme Risk Takers Symposium
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Last weekend, many of Gamma Iota Sigma's Chapters attended the WSIA Extreme Risk Takers Symposium in Chicago, IL, hosted by Illinois State University's Katie School of Insurance and GIS's Alpha Kappa Chapter. Our students had a great time! Thank you to Sustaining Partner WSIA for an incredible symposium!
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WSIA's Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Symposium
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April 6-7, 2018
This symposium, hosted by Arizona State University, will take place in Pheonix/Tempe Arizona, and will cover "Risky Business."
Click
here for more information.
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The Drake University Symposium on Innovation and Insurance
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April 6-8, 2018
The Chi Chapter at Drake University will be hosting a symposium on innovation and insurance.
For questions, please contact Chi Chapter President
Parker Grant.
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SJU's 2018 Deductible Dash 5K
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pril 7, 2018
Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia, PA
The Deductible Dash is a student-organized charity 5K, and casual networking opportunity, established by the Saint Joseph's University Alpha Omega Chapter. All proceeds for the event go to the IICF. Registration cost includes refreshments, a t-shirt, and all day admission to the zoo.
Click
here for more information.
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Nu Chapter's Detroit Showcase
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April 14-15, 2018
You're invited to the Nu Chapter's Second Annual Detroit Showcase. This inter-chapter event highlights the culture, arts, sports, and eats of Detroit, Michigan.
For questions, please contact Nu Chapter President
Ashley Kerr.
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April 15-18, 2018
The RIMS 2018 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held this year in San Antonio, Texas.
Click
here to register or find more information.
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June 10-16, 2018
Save the date for our first annual Alumni Week! During this week, our Alumni Council Chapters will be hosting events all over the country, and students are welcome! Make the most of your summer internship by getting involved in the alumni chapter in your city, starting with Alumni Week.
List of events coming soon!
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Congratulations to the Nu Chapter for being featured and recognized by Central Michigan University's Student Government Organization!
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Spotlight: Gamma Beta Chapter
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On March 1st, our Gamma Beta Chapter, along with the University of Akron's RMI Program, sponsored "Risky Business," a speed networking-style event with students and insurance professionals. All students of all majors were invited to participate and learn more about the insurance industry and Gamma Iota Sigma. With 65 Akron students in attendance, the event went so well that Gamma Beta plans to host it again in the Fall!
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Over Spring Break, members of the Rho Chapter traveled to London with Appalachian State University's International Insurance Markets Class. They had a great time visiting Tower Bridge, taking a boat tour and riding the London Eye, to name just a few!
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Spotlight: Beta Phi Chapter
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The Beta Phi Chapter has been busy this month! From coordinating a bake sale for charity, to inviting speakers from State Farm and JP Morgan Chase, to hosting an Expert Panel Presentation with experts from Markel, AmWins, The Hartford, and AIG, Beta Phi is making waves and taking advantage of all that the insurance industry has to offer!
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Spotlight: Alpha Alpha Chapter
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Last month, the Alpha Alpha Chapter at Olivet College took six students to Maplewood of Marshall Assisted Living Center to play board games and card games with the senior citizens that reside there. Both students and senior citizens had a great time!
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Alumni Chapter Highlights
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Spotlight: Richmond Chapter
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Recently, the Richmond Alumni Chapter hosted a Happy Hour at Postbellum in Richmond, VA. They had a great group of GIS alumni and young insurance professionals from multiple schools, including Appalachian State University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Spotlight: Hartford Chapter
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Last month, the Hartford Alumni Chapter hosted a Happy Hour at Pig Eye's Pub in Hartford, CT. Alumni representing five different schools came out to network and meet other young professionals in their city!
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Spotlight: Dallas Chapter
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In February, the Dallas Alumni Chapter hosted a Happy Hour, encouraging members to invite co-workers and clients. They had a great turnout, with many new faces!
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Spotlight: Scottsdale Chapter
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Sustaining Partner WSIA recently featured GIS Alum Traci Smith in their Winter Newsletter. Traci, an Account Specialist with Markel Assurance, graduated from Appalachian State University in North Carolina in 2016, and currently serves as the Regional Director of Gamma Iota Sigma's Scottsdale Alumni Chapter.
Find out what Traci had to say about her experience with Gamma Iota Sigma as both student and alumni
here.
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Spotlight: Chicago Chapter
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Recently, the Chicago alumni chapter and Insurance Associates co-hosted a Happy Hour and Fundraiser at The Kerryman Irish Bar. They raised money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, and donors were entered into a drawing to win a gift card. Thanks to those who came out for a good cause!
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Last month, NYC Alumni Chapter members Tom Fiorillo with Willis Towers Watson and Anthony Lucero with Mercer, presented a VBA Workshop to Alpha Iota Chapter members at St. John's University as part of their Technical Skills Series. We love seeing alumni mentoring and teaching our students!
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Spotlight: Lansing Chapter
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Last Saturday, the Lansing Alumni Chapter hosted a volunteering event at the Greater Lansing Food Bank, with an incredible turnout from industry professionals, students from Olivet College and Central Michigan University, and local high school students interested in a career in insurance! They sorted and boxed 6,480 lbs. of frozen food for distribution to families in need!
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Students, Risks - An Open Access Risk Management Journal from MDPI, is seeking student research contributions related to insurance, actuarial science, and risk management. This is a great opportunity to get your name out in the insurance industry, and looks great on a resume! The deadline for submissions is October 31st.
Interested? Find more information
here.
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LMI Emerging Talent Summit
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Deadline: April 27th, 2018
Event: June 24th-26th, 2018
Boston, MA
Liberty Mutual Insurance
is hosting this year's Emerging Talent Summit at their headquarters in Boston. This is a three-day externship, designed to provide talented college students with an opportunity to learn about Liberty Mutual and careers in the insurance industry. Travel, lodging, and meals included!
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May 15-16, 2018
Crowell & Moring LLP
590 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The Intermediaries and Reinsurance Underwriters Association has two exciting upcoming events! The Next Generation Leadership Conference and Blockchain: A Lunch and Learn Event will take place May 15-16 in New York City. Find more information by clicking on the links below.
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Sustaining Partners Webinars
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Get exclusive access to the industry through our Sustaining Partners webinar series! Ask executives, recruiters, and GIS alumni directly what it's like to work for their company.
Check out past Webinars below!
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Check 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 upload your resume!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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There are many scholarship opportunities that are out there and waiting for you to apply. For your convenience, we've listed them on our website. Don't miss out on earning money for school! Apply today.
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Sponsored by St. John's University's Peter J. Tobin College of Business, the Insurance Leaders of the Year Fellows Progra
m provides a number of fellowships to incoming students in their MS in Risk Management and Insurance and the MS in Enterprise Risk Management.
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Don't let your Gamma involvement end when you graduate! Consider joining one of our alumni chapters, or starting one in your city.
No longer a student? Has your information changed?
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Don't click away without ordering your favorite Gamma Gear! We have baseball tees, football jerseys, comfy fleeces, coffee mugs, graduation stoles, and more!
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Support Gamma Iota Sigma while you shop by using Amazon Smile, and Amazon will donate 0.5% back to GIS, at no cost to you!
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Staff Spotlight: Meet the Grand Chapter
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Hannah is the Chapter Services and Event Coordinator at Gamma Iota Sigma. She has been with Gamma Iota Sigma since September 2017. Hannah graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in May 2014. She has a background in event planning and coordination, as well as student engagement. Hannah lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, Cody, and chihuahua, Novi. She enjoys hiking, visiting waterfalls, and trying new restaurants!
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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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