January 2021
Student News
Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
Featured Opportunities
Regional Conference Series

January 22 and January 29, 2021

Register today for Gamma Iota Sigma's Regional Conference Series! All 93 Gamma Iota Sigma chapters, at-large members, applicant schools, and non-GIS students interested in insurance careers are invited to expand their industry knowledge and connect with industry professionals, career opportunities and resources. Registration deadline: January 8.

Cost to Attend:
  • $10 for all GIS members
  • $25 for non-GIS members

Quick Links:
GIS Career Center
Looking for a job? An internship?

Check out new opportunities with Utica National Insurance, Cowbell, The Hartford, Berkley Crime, The AES Corporation, State Farm, Nationwide and more in the GIS Career Center.

Gamma Iota Sigma's Career Center is THE centralized location for you to search entry-level jobs and internships. Create an account, search job or internship openings, and apply today!
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 leading insurance organizations!
December Highlights
Welcome to the #GammaFam
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. Thanks for joining us!
Congratulations, #GammaGrads!
We are proud of our GIS members who graduated last month and look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish as GIS alumni. What's next?
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Join the Alumni Council
Stay involved after you graduate! Join the Alumni Council to connect with local alumni and industry professionals, promote GIS in the industry, and support students. Find your local Alumni Chapter.

Don't see your city on the list? Ask Alumni Council Leadership about starting a chapter in your city.
Spotlight: Gamma in the News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Industry Engagement Resources
Society of Actuaries 2021 Student Research Case Study Challenge
The SOA’s Research Department is holding a Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real world problem. The 2021 Society of Actuaries Student Research Case Study Challenge will be released on Friday, January 15, 2021. Stay tuned!
Insuring Opportunity: Your Rewarding & Purpose-Driven Insurance Career
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.
Scholarships

Due Date: January 15, 2021

The Norm Ziegler Trailblazer Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate student members working towards a career in the insurance and risk management industry. Two (2) scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be awarded annually. Apply here.




Due Date: January 31, 2021

The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations. The CAS Trust Scholarship Program will award up to eight scholarships to deserving students for the 2021-2022 academic year ranging in amounts from $2,500 to $5,000. Apply here.
Professional Association Guide
Looking for insurance industry resources and opportunities to get involved? Check out Gamma Iota Sigma's Professional Association Guide to learn more about leading insurance associations and ways you can effectively engage with them.
Shop + Support
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Contact Us
Grace Grant
Executive Director
grace.grant@gammaiotasigma.org
Alyssa Bouchard
Vice President, Industry Engagement
alyssa.bouchard@gammaiotasigma.org
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