Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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Application Deadline: August 8, 2018
InsureTech Connect and Gamma Iota Sigma invite
students
to apply 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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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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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. Thank you to those who submitted letters to industry leaders! GIS is proud to provide the student 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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GammaSAID Participation Opportunity!
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The
GammaSAID (Solutions for Authenticity, Inclusion, and Diversity) Council
is seeking dynamic, action-oriented students to join the GammaSAID Council NOW! YOU can contribute to and help to advance the discourse and actions around diversity and inclusion, engage with passionate students, recent alumni, and industry representatives in countless innovative capacities. YOU can have a hand in planning and promoting diversity and inclusion programming for student members throughout the year! No aspect of GIS has the attention of the industry and its senior-most executives more than this Council. Our
Sustaining Partners
each have the opportunity to appoint their Chief Diversity Officer to engage with the Council, offering you unprecedented exposure and access to senior industry thought leaders. The Council meets monthly via conference call. Join today!
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Email
Sharla Floyd
for more information or to express your interest in joining.
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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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47th Annual International Conference
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October 4-6, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, at Navy Pier
Save the date for the 47th Annual International Conference! For more information, contact your chapter's officers and advisors.
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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 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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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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Sustaining Partner Spotlights
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Travelers is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The company’s diverse business lines offer global customers a wide range of coverage in both personal and commercial settings, including automobile, homeowners, small business, construction, oil and gas, ocean marine, bond and financial products, global technology and public sector services. Learn more about
Travelers
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Michael Assels
2016 Graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas, Member of Beta Phi Chapter
Michael first joined Travelers as an intern in 2016 and quickly realized it was where he wanted to start his career. He graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2016 and was hired by Travelers full time in January 2017. He started as an Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP) participant and is now an Associate Account Executive in the company’s Bond & Specialty Insurance segment.
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Morgan Loy
2018 Graduate of Illinois State University, Member of Alpha Kappa Chapter
Morgan is a recent graduate of Illinois State University where she was an active member of the Alpha Kappa Chapter and served as the Director of Volunteer Efforts. Morgan started with Travelers as an underwriting intern in 2017 before joining the company’s Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP) in Naperville, Illinois.
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Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, they remain true to their vision and are dedicated to your protection and prosperity and to the progress of their community. Learn more about
Westfield
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"Westfield offers students professional growth and development through our Summer Internship Program (SIP) and Graduate Development Program (GDP). The SIP offers opportunities that relate directly to your career interests and goals. The GDP prepares recent college graduates for an exciting career in the insurance industry through formal training, teambuilding, networking and coaching experiences." Read the
full article
to l
earn more about Westfield's student benefits!
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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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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.
Register now for the upcoming webinars below, and stay tuned for the schedule to grow!
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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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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 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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