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Meg Allwein
President
Glenn Dorr
Executive Vice President
Jason Warden
Vice President
Jeff Henry
Vice President
John Hammond
(Immediate Past President)
Sabrina Hanitz
Secretary
Wes Griffiths
Treasurer
Jake Timmins
Alumni Representative
Jacob Galecki
Industry Representative
Dr. RB Drennan
Faculty Representative
Dr. Karen Epermanis
Faculty Representative
Celeste Azubuike
Student Representative
Sarah Rumon
Student Representative
Noelle Codispoti
Executive Director
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Welcome Gamma Alpha at Gallaudet University!
GIS Charters its 73rd Chapter!
Congratulations to our most recent chapter, Gamma Alpha at Gallaudet University. Their chartering ceremony took place on March, 29, 2017 at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The event took place in Gallaudet University's Chapel Hall at 12:00pm ET.
More than 100 people gathered at this inspiring event. In addition to the leadership, representatives, and 28 students initiated from Gallaudet University, students, officers, and faculty from the following chapters were present: Sigma at Temple University, Tau at Howard University, Alpha Iota at St. John's University, Alpha Mu at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Alpha Omega at St. Joseph's University. There were also numerous representatives from many industry associations and organizations who showed support through their attendance and participation in the ceremony.
Gamma Iota Sigma is thrilled to welcome its newest members!
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GIS Features Industry Opportunities:
Don't miss out on these great opportunities, apply today!
C
heck 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 get
your resume on there!
It's
easy:
This is an exclusive benefit for Gamma Iota Sigma members
to be seen by companies and organizations who are actively recruiting and to apply for internships and jobs. Don't miss out!
Below are just a sample of some of the opportunities that await you in the Career Center. Go to
for additional opportunities!
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 Actuarial Insights on the Risks of Tomorrow - Automated Vehicles
Wednesday, April 12, 3:00-4:00pm EDT
Brought to you by:
Gamma Iota Sigma and the Casualty Actuarial Society
Presenter: Rick Gorvett, FCAS, MAAA, CERA, ARM, FRM, PhD
Interested in hearing about how actuarial analysis is bringing quantitative insight to one of the most talked-about emerging risks in insurance? Then participate in this session about the work of the CAS Automated Vehicle Task Force! Many new vehicles offer crash avoidance features - warnings and automatic braking - while advances in intelligent transportation systems will soon allow vehicles to communicate with one another and road infrastructure to further avoid incidents. As we move to operations where a machine responds to data it records, how will that data be handled? This session examines automated vehicle research, technological advancements and opportunities, political and legal risks, and the role of industry professionals, especially actuaries.
Did you miss a topic? You can
find all of the replays here!
Thank you to Assurex Global for providing the webinar host technology!
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Scholarships Available:
Do You Need Money to Pay for School? Apply today!
There are many scholarship opportunities available for stu
dents studying to pursue careers in insurance. See below for application and deadline information for upcoming opportunities.
May 1:
May 2:
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Sign Up for Insurance Jeopardy!
Hosted by AAMGA at the GIS Annual International Conference
Join us for the AAMGA's Insurance Jeopardy, which will be hosted at the
2017 GIS Conference
in Dallas, TX! Don't miss this opportunity for friendly competition with your GIS colleagues! The event will take place in several rounds on Saturday, September 30. Build your 4-person team, and
sign up online by Friday, September 8, 2017 to secure your chance to play.
Important Note: A team of four players is not required to be entirely from the same chapter. You are encouraged to form a team representing either your chapter, or a combination of chapters! Individual players may also sign up to be placed on a team (based on availability). Interested but don't have a team put together yet? Complete the form anyway to let us know of your interest! A resource bank will be provided on the GIS website in advance of the competition.
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GIS Annual Conference Highlighted in CAS Actuarial Review
"CAS Participates in Student Conferences Across North America"
Tamar Gertner of the Casualty Actuarial Society published a great article highlighting the GIS Annual Conference and included some great photos of students, industry and alumni!
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RIMS NeXtGen Forum 2017
June 4-5 in Austin, Texas!
This year, RIMS has opened registration to the
RIMS NeXtGen Forum to its student members. Join us in Austin, TX, from June 4-5 for this educational and networking event for young risk professionals.
This event is an opportunity to supplement your studies with practitioner insight on real-world risk management challenges, as well as meet Rising Risk Professionals who can give you career advice. You'll also learn risk management best practices and how to navigate corporate structures.
The agenda offers 101 level sessions for early career professionals:
* Everything You Need to Know About Cyber Risk Insurance
* A Fresh View from the Rising Stars
* Risky Business: Navigating Risk Management Inside and Outside Your Company
* Networking Your Way to Your Next Risk Management Role
Become a RIMS Student Member to attend the NeXtGen Forum at the student rate of $99. All you have to do is submit a PDF of your transcript to
membership@rims.org and we will activate your membership.
Visit the website to view the complete agenda, learn about the speakers and get hotel/travel information. We hope to see you there!
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76th Annual IAIP Convention
June 15-17th in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
 Plan now to attend the IAIP 76th Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico where the IAIP will influence careers, develop leaders and connect members. Educational workshops will include CE approved courses, topics focused on career development, and association management training for local leaders. Network with other professionals and vendors to take the pulse of what is happening for industry trends, share best practices, and gather new ideas to take home.
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Inter-Chapter Event Opportunity!
The Deductible Dash at the Philadelphia Zoo: April 08, 2017
The Alpha Omega Chapter at
Saint Joseph's University will be hosting their 1st Annual Deductible Dash 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The 5K will be a charitable event with proceeds going towards The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), which helps communities and enriches lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership.
Contact your Chapter leaders for additional details or to participate in this event!
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CEO Spotlight:
Steve DeCarlo, CEO, AmWINS Group, Inc.
 Welcome to the first installment of Gamma Iota Sigma's CEO Spotlight. This month, International Student Representative Sarah Rumon interviewed the CEO of AmWins Group, Inc., Steve DeCarlo.
Below you can find a portion of the interview. Please follow the link to the GIS website to read the entire interview.
Name: Steve DeCarlo
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: AmWINS Group, Inc.
Years at Company: 16
Years in Industry: 36
How did you get into the insurance industry? Why did you stay?
I answered an ad in a newspaper for an Internal Auditor, was lucky enough to be accepted for an interview, and off I went. I had never worked in insurance. I didn't go to college for insurance. I didn't know anyone in insurance. I needed a job! As far as why I stayed: I was fortunate to have a fabulous job to start my career, and it moved me forward.
What qualities do you consider essential to success in the industry?
To me, the successful folks are the ones who are inquisitive - those who ask, "Why?" "Why do we do it
this way?" "Why
can't we do it that way?" "Have you thought about it
that way?" I'm looking for inquisitive people who respect the status quo but also realize that every industry is moving forward and work to find a better way. There's an old adage that "school teaches you how to act as an individual," but in business - and insurance in particular - it's very much a team game. It's about people and relationships. You are a partner, a teammate: either with customers, insureds or coworkers. It's a team sport, and everything you do is for the team win.
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Risk Manager in Residence Program at Indiana State U
Spencer Educational Foundation's Program to Give Back
Emily Cummins, Managing Director, Tax and Risk Management with the National Rifle Association participated in the Risk-Manager in Residence Program sponsored by Spencer Educational Foundation. From February 6th through the 9th, Emily visited Indiana State University, to engage with the next generation of risk professionals.
Emily visited shares her experiences with this special program below:
"February 2017 was a special time: my first-ever experience serving as one of Spencer Educational Foundation's "Risk Managers in Residence." It was a thrill to go to Terre Haute, Indiana in the role of Risk Manager in Residence for the Indiana State University Scott College of Business. The depth and maturity of the ISU students majoring and minoring in insurance and risk management truly impressed me. In fact, I met 20-year-olds more mature than many 40-year-olds!
While at ISU February 6-9, I taught five different insurance and risk management classes, ranging from introductory to advanced, and presented a business school open forum. In each class, we used actual claims and real-world risk scenarios to illustrate themes and bring the profession of risk management to life for students. In sum, it was inspirational to spend time on campus with such a motivated and diligent group of students. Professor John Liu and Director of the Gongaware Center Rebecca Wray were particularly vital to the success of my time as Risk Manager in Residence at Indiana State University this year."
More about Emily Cummins:
Emily has degrees from Wake Forest University, George Washington University, and George Mason University. Prior to her eleven years in-house with the NRA, Emily Cummins worked for Wachovia (Wells Fargo) and Ernst & Young.
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Alumni News
Calling All GIS Graduates!
Alumni and alumni to be, please take a few minutes to fill out the
Alumni Update Form. Help us to stay in touch with you, and keep you current and informed on all things GIS!
There are many ways to stay involved as an alumnus of GIS, and by providing your new information we can keep you informed with newsletters, e-mails and about important information and upcoming events. We look forward to watching your careers grow!
Students, please consider joining one of our alumni chapters if you are looking to continue your involvement with our organization upon graduation. Our alumni chapters are growing in current cities and expanding into new cities. We are looking for alumni who would like to be involved in starting new chapters in new locations!
Recent Event:
The Houston area alumni hosted an event on March 8. The group met at Axelrad Beer Garden in midtown Houston, Texas. Students from both the University of Houston's main campus and downtown campus were in attendance, joining the alumni council. Great job! Thank you for sharing your events with GIS!
Pictured below.
For more information on the GIS Alumni Council, please contact one of the regional chapter leaders below or Alumni Council President, Jake Timmins at
Jake.Timmins@rtspecialty.com
or Vice President, Sabrina Hanitz at
Sabrina.Hanitz@AIG.com
for information on starting a chapter in your area! You can also visit the
Alumni Council Webpage
to contact your local leaders.
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GIS Online Merchandise Store
Graduation is Coming Soon! Order Today!
GIS has partnered with an online vendor to conveniently provide customized Gamma merchandise to you such as polo shirts, fleeces, pins, padfolios, table cloths, coffee mugs, and graduation stoles.
Check out the site at the link below to order your Gamma Merchandise today!
GIS is looking forward to sharing your pictures this year with the cap toppers now available on the website!
The GIS Pom-Pom shirts that were so popular at the Annual Conference will be coming soon to the Merchandise Store! Stay tuned!
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GIS on Social Media:
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Did you know that Gamma Iota Sigma is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn?
Share your photos and events, and f
ollow us on social media to get updates on upcoming events, hear from other chapters, and get information on industry scholarships and opportunities!
We hope to see you on social media!
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Noelle Codispoti
Executive Director
Sharla Floyd
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Director of Chapter Services
Alyson Koehler
Director of Marketing & Communications
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