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GIS growth and activities, local alumni chapters and much more!
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Welcome Gamma Alpha at Gallaudet University!
Gamma Iota Sigma's 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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2017 GIS Annual International Conference - September 28-30, 2017
General Sponsor Registration is Open, Be Inspired!
On September 28-30, 2017, GIS will present the 46th Annual International Conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas!
Meet the best and brightest college students focused on building careers in the insurance industry.
Engage with 500+ top students and faculty advisors from over 50 colleges and universities at this premier event offering one-stop access to the industry's rising talent, which includes the largest career fair of its kind.
The Annual Conference is the most comprehensive and effective one-stop access to the industry's top talent pipeline. Don't miss out on this inspiring solution to recruiting millennials and networking with your industry colleagues and GIS alumni!
Opportunities abound for keynote speaking, educational sessions, Dive In diversity & inclusion sessions, career fair participation, on-site first round interviews, and more!
Sponsorship opportunities and registration details are posted to our
conference page
. Sponsors, register your organization now to secure your preferred sponsorship!
Gamma Iota Sigma has arranged rooms at the Hilton Anatole for $182 per night for industry participants.
We look forward to seeing you in Dallas!
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CEO Spotlight:
Steve DeCarlo, CEO, AmWINS Group, Inc.
GIS would like to sincerely thank Steve DeCarlo, CEO of AmWINS Group, Inc., for taking the time to be interviewed by
International Student Representative Sarah Rumon for the the first installment of Gamma Iota Sigma's CEO Spotlight.
This new segment will provide insight to members of GIS, as well as industry supporters, into the path to success that led the industry's leaders to their impressive positions today.
Below you can find a portion of the interview. Please follow this link to the GIS website to read the full interview with Steve DeCarlo.
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 do you think will be the biggest change in the industry over the next 20 years?
It's easy to say technology, but technology will always be involved. Frankly, the biggest change will be how people look at information and analytics - recognizing that data sources will change how people view and value risk. It's a difficult thing to quantify, and the more information you are able to gather, the more comfort you have in the level of risk you are taking. What I don't think will change is the nature of people in the business. I am a firm believer in the skill of people to negotiate risk transfer better than machines can negotiate risk transfer.
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RIMS NeXtGen Forum 2017
Save the Dates and Attend!
RIMS NeXtGen Forum 2017
Take your career to the next level at RIMS NeXtGen Forum. Join us in Austin, TX, from June 4-5 for this educational and networking event for rising risk professionals.
This event is an opportunity to discuss your experiences with other Rising Risk Professionals and network with experienced industry practitioners. You'll also learn about risk management theories and tools that will help you further add value to your organization and gain a competitive advantage. The agenda offers 201 level sessions for mid-career professionals:
- Hallmarks of a Value-Added ERM Program
Learn the elements of a successful enterprise risk management function through a case study of Hess Corporation.
- The Kitchen Sink of Risk Finance
Attend this session to gain a better understanding of risk tolerance, actuarial evaluation, trending analysis and allocation models.
- Risk Taker vs. Risk Manager
This session will explore how executives think about risk and how risk managers can benefit from adopting part of this worldview.
- Risky Contracts
Learn how to establish insurance requirements for most contracts and how to verify compliance with those requirements during the term and termination of the contract.
The RIMS member fee is $300; the non-member fee is $400. Consider becoming a RIMS member to save on this event and all other events. Learn more about RIMS member benefits.
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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GIS Career Center
Find Millennial Talent for Your Organization Today!
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The
GIS Career Center is the ideal place to post insurance industry entry-level positions and internships to gain the attention of students focused on finding insurance careers.
If you are looking for the perfect hire, let the GIS Career Center work for you! Our brilliant students will find you! Post your opportunities in our career center and make the hiring process a breeze.
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Thank you, GIS Sustaining Partners!
Make an Impact and Provide Benefits to Your Organization and GIS!
Does your organization pride itself on making a direct and lasting impact on the development of the next generation of insurance professionals? GIS Sustaining Partners are crucial to success of Gamma Iota Sigma and receive exclusive benefits for their participation in the program. The current Sustaining Partners are listed below.
Become a GIS Sustaining Partner, and with your support, GIS will be able to increase the number of strategic initiatives designed to promote the educational and professional development of collegiate students pursuing careers in the industry. Determine how your dollars are spent, while gaining benefits afforded exclusively to this category of sponsors. Click
here
to learn more and find out how you can participate in the sustaining partners program.
Visionary Level
Leader Level
Innovator Level
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Student Newsletter
April 2017
Our student newsletter showcases what some of our 4,000+ talented student members and 25,000+ alumni are up to, provides updates on our active and applicant chapters, and shows how the industry and the Grand Chapter connect with our students.
Click the link below to read the Student Newsletter that was sent to students on April 3, 2017.
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GIS Alumni
Enjoy Staying Involved!
GIS Alumni gather frequently to network, reunite and have fun, as well as to mentor, connect with and assist the next generation of GIS professionals. Join a chapter near you, or start one in your city! Please contact 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!
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.
Has anything changed? Your employer? Job title? Location? Address and phone
number?
Thank you for notifying us of changes in your contact information.
Please remember to mark "Gamma Iota Sigma" as a safe sender! Please keep in touch and provide us with any changes to your contact information by filling out this
Alumni Update Form
. Thank you!
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Support GIS at No Cost to You!
You can give to GIS with no cost or effort #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com
and Amazon donates to Gamma Iota Sigma.
When you shop Amazon through the link below, GIS will receive a donation from Amazon of 0.5% of your eligible purchases with no cost to you!
Simple, effortless and free! Thank you!
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STAY CONNECTED TO GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Noelle Codispoti
Executive Director
Sharla Floyd
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Director of Chapter Services
Alyson Koehler
Director of Marketing and Communications
Your feedback is welcome!
For content ideas, suggestions or questions,
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Glenn Dorr
Executive Vice President
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Jason Warden
Vice President
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Jeff Henry
Vice President
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John Hammond
(Immediate Past President)
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Wes Griffiths
Treasurer
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Jake Timmins
Alumni Representative
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Jake Timmins
Alumni
Representative
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Jacob Galecki
Industry Representative
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Dr. RB Drennan
Faculty Representative
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Dr. Karen Epermanis
Faculty Representative
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Celeste Azubuike
Student Representative
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Sarah Rumon
Student Representative
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Noelle Codispoti
Executive Director
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