March 2019
Student Newsletter
Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
Highlights
Save the Date! 48th Annual International Conference
September 26-28
Hilton Anatole - Dallas, TX

Join 600+ students and leading insurance companies at the world's largest gathering of collegiate talent this September for Gamma Iota Sigma's 48th Annual International Conference!

  • Find a full-time job or internship - your next (or first) opportunity awaits at the world-class career fair!
  • Gain incomparable single-point access to companies looking to hire YOU!
  • Connect with leading professional associations!
  • Explore the latest in industry resources!
  • Immerse yourself in the industry's hot topics through a stellar line-up of speakers!
  • Build your professional network with peers from 85 schools!
New Website!
#GammaIS pleased to announce the launch of our new website! Visit our new website for information on upcoming events, chapter resources, and more.
Welcome New Chapters!
Congratulations to Gamma's newest chapters, the Gamma Iota Chapter from the University of Nebraska Lincoln , and the Gamma Kappa Chapter from Mercyhurst University ! Welcome to the #GammaFamily!

#GammaIS thrilled to welcome two new chapters to Gamma Iota Sigma, University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne and Samford University , whose applications were recently approved by the Gamma Iota Sigma Executive Committee.

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming chapter charterings! For questions about how you can get involved, contact Grace Grant .
Emerging Leaders Conference Recap
Gamma Iota Sigma CEO Noelle Codispoti had the opportunity to speak at last week's Emerging Leaders Conference in Miami! #GammaIS thankful for the opportunity to connect with alumni and hear from inspiring leaders from so many industry partners, including IICF, HR Transform, and Insurance Information Institute, to name just a few. Special thanks to Marguerite Tortorello, the #InsuranceCareersMovement, APCIA, and AM Best for your commitment to the emerging leaders of the insurance industry!
The Insurance Nerdery Podcast
Insurance Nerds is excited to bring to you... The Insurance Nerdery! In this new podcast, you will find short videos covering insurance industry topics, trends, and events by your hosts - John Bachmann and Amber Wuollet.



GIS Webinar Series
GIS Webinar Series
This Spring, delve into the worlds of data and analytics visualization, insurtech, and behavioral decision making through our upcoming webinars, hosted by the Casualty Actuarial Society, Society of Actuaries, and International Foundation of Employee Benefits, respectively. See below for dates and times, and click the links to learn more about each webinar!
M arch 7, 2019
2:00 - 2:45 PM EST

Visualize It! Data and Analytics Visualization in Insurance
M arch 20, 2019
1:00 - 1:45 PM EST

InsurTech in a Human World: Connect. Transact. Retain.
April 3, 2019
1:00 - 1:45 PM

Behavioral Decision Making: An Adventure into the Irrational Mind
Upcoming Events
Drake Symposium
Presented by the Chi Chapter
April 12-14, 2019
Des Moines, IA

Interested in actuarial science? Don't miss this exciting upcoming actuarial student conference, the 2019 Drake Symposium! Hosted by Gamma Iota Sigma's Chi Chapter and sponsored by the Casualty Actuarial Society and Society of Actuaries, the Symposium will take place April 12-14 in Des Moines, Iowa, and presents a unique opportunity to network with students from across the country, learn more about intriguing industry topics, and showcase critical thinking and technical skills through a case competition.

Learn more and register for the Drake Symposium.
Questions? Contact Chi Chapter Co-President Jack Richards.
Detroit ShowCASE
Presented by the Nu Chapter
April 13-14, 2019
Detroit, Michigan

The Nu Chapter is hosting their third annual Detroit ShowCASE! This inter-chapter event is open to all chapters and highlights the culture, arts, sports, and eats of Detroit, Michigan. Explore the city, visit museums, attend a professional sporting event, and more! The cost is $50 per student, plus lodging (includes meals and all planned activities).

Deadline extended! Register by March 8 by contacting gis_nu@hotmail.com .
Questions? Contact Nu Chapter President Emma Welch .
IABA Actuarial Boot Camp & Scholarship
July 29 - August 1, 2019
University of Houston
Houston, Texas

The International Association of Black Actuaries Actuarial Boot Camp Application is OPEN! The IABA Actuarial Boot Camp is a four day workshop that prepares students for a career in Actuarial Science, and will take place July 29 - August 1 at the University of Houston. Don't miss this opportunity! Also, don't miss out on earning $2,000 - $5,000 for school with the IABA Scholarship Program. See if you qualify here. The deadline for both IABA Actuarial Boot Camp and Scholarship Program is March 31.

Apply for the IABA Actuarial Boot Camp.
Apply for the IABA Scholarship Program.
Resources
GIS Career Center
Land the perfect job or internship with the GIS Career Center, the only centralized location for you to search through and apply for internship and entry-level opportunities across the industry. Nearly 50 open positions are available now! Apply today!

Visit the GIS Career Center
Butler University's Master of Science - Risk and Insurance
Butler University is currently seeking qualified applicants for its new Master of Science in Risk and Insurance. The two-year, online, cohort-based degree comprises online specialized courses in the areas of property/casualty as well as health/life insurance, complemented by foundational MBA business courses. Butler’s MJ Student-Run Insurance Company Ltd.—the nation’s only captive insurance company–will also be part of the MSRI program.

For more information, or to apply, visit www.butler.edu/msri .
Scholarship Opportunities
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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Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer

Sharla Floyd
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

Grace Grant
Senior Vice President, Chapter Operations

Alyssa Bouchard
Director, Education & Programming

Hannah Baxter
Director, Communications & Events
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