katie school of insurance and risk management
2021 STUDENT
recognition program
MONDAY, APRIL 12
THE KATIE SCHOOL The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management at Illinois State University, established in 1991, offers a unique experience for the over 200 RMI majors and minors and 150 actuarial science students each year. Industry activities allow the undergraduates the opportunity to interact with business experts in a wide range of professional settings including industry conferences, chapter meetings of industry organizations, visits to board member companies, a Katie School alumni mentorship program, golf outings, student research projects and Katie School alumni events. The Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter provides a professional and social environment for students with community service events, engaged speakers, etiquette dinners, soft skill workshops, mock interviews and other enhancements. The Katie School International Internship Program allows students to intern internationally in insurance markets in London, Bermuda, Zurich and Johannesburg with internship opportunities in many domestic locations as well. A student chapter of Toastmasters further develops public speaking capabilities and the Katie School Certification in Leadership and Business Acumen Program enriches skills and knowledge that are sought after by industry employers. The Ambassador program sends our RMI majors into high school classes to enlighten this age group on the many careers and opportunities in the industry. Other high school outreach programs include the Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy, and the Redbird Risk Management Challenge. Additionally, the Katie School offers a wide array of industry programs including the Insurance Executive Forum, the Lloyd’s of London Conducting Business in the U.S. Program, the Katie School Hall of Fame, the Katie School Innovation and Leadership Awards, the Katie School Symposium, the Katie School Golf Classic, and the Katie School Financial Regulators Program. www.katieschool.org 309.438.3021
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND LAW The Department of Finance, Insurance and Law (FIL) at Illinois State University offers a major in Finance and a major and minor in Risk Management and Insurance. The intended objectives of the Finance major and the Risk Management and Insurance major, as determined by the faculty, are to help students grow and develop the characteristics of a competent finance or risk management and insurance professional, a critical thinker, a professional with communication and interpersonal skills, and an ethical leader and decision-maker.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS The following students were selected to receive recognition of their outstanding academic achievements in risk management, insurance, and actuarial science. Katelynn Pankhurst Outstanding Senior in Risk Management and Insurance Emily Selenis Outstanding Junior in Risk Management and Insurance Laura Henao Botero Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant Tristen Aguilar BITCO Corporation Scholarship Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Patrick G. Ryan Endowed Scholarship RT Specialty Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Daniel Anfield St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Gabriel Avery American Agricultural Insurance Company Scholarship BITCO Corporation Scholarship Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Karissa Barth Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship Reginald Brown Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship
Shelby Burmeister Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship Hartford Insurance Company ISAHU - Gregory Smith Memorial Insurance Scholarship LOMA Society of Central Illinois Scholarship RLI Scholarship Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge Team St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Jennifer Cappello Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Zurich North America Scholarship Ryan Carlin CNA Scholarship Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship Hartford Steam Boiler Scholarship LOMA Society of Central Illinois Scholarship Greg Coffman Afni, Inc. Scholarship Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Sebastian Czerwinski COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Visual Analytics Competition Scholarship
Tyler Deters Pekin Insurance Scholarship Paul Dunlap COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Justin Garber Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Max Garey Agency Management Competition Scholarship Jacob Gordon State Farm Insurance Scholarship Nicole Grendzinski Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Nanette T. Meyer Scholarship WSIA Scholarship Ramon Guardado Agency Management Competition Scholarship Aon Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship State Farm Insurance Scholarship Kelsey Hayes Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship Laura Henao Botero Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant Markel Specialty Scholarship Munich Re Scholarship Michael Iavarone Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Scholarship Assurance Agency Scholarship Corkill Insurance Agency Scholarship COUNTRY Financial Scholarship J. Krug & Associates, Inc. Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship The Rockwood Foundation Scholarship Tyler Jenkins Katie School Actuarial Scholars Liberty Mutual Scholarship
Miranda Kobal Agency Management Competition Scholarship Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Travelers Scholarship Brendan Leibforth Association of Lloyd's Brokers Scholarship David Lockton Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship Gen Re Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Lloyd's Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Mark Willis Scholarship Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge Team Josiah Mckinnie Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship Katelynn Pankhurst APIW / Lana James Memorial Scholarship Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholarship NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation Scholarship Outstanding Senior in Insurance Scholarship Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge Team The Council Foundation Scholarship WSIA Scholarship Connor Richards Assurance Agency Scholarship Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Chubb Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Endowed Scholarship Thompson Flanagan Scholarship Daniel Rodriguez Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship
Nicole Sabin Agency Management Competition Scholarship AIG Scholarship COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Hayden Sanborn Agency Management Competition Scholarship Emily Selenis Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholarship Edward B. Rust, Jr. Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship Outstanding Junior in Insurance Scholarship Travelers Scholarship
Jabari Washington Chubb Scholarship Sam Welker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Scholarship AXA XL Scholarship Visual Analytics Competition Scholarship Megan Whitney Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Katie School Actuarial Scholars Swiss Re Scholarship Ricky Yang Visual Analytics Competition Scholarship
Luke Stachowski COUNTRY Financial Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship
2020-2021 Katie School Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen The purpose of the Katie School Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen (CLBA) is to provide students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge sought after by industry employers, which they may not be able to attain from a traditional classroom experience. By demonstrating skills and knowledge in three categories, students who complete the certification should be well suited to enter and excel in the insurance industry. The three areas of focus are non-course technical skills, industry understanding and soft skills. There were
151 students participating in the CLBA program this year, and 14 students received their certification.
Paige Bailey Greg Coffman Tyler Deters Michael Dickey Nicole Grendzinski Tyler Jenkins Miranda Kobal
Brendan Leibforth Katelynn Pankhurst Nicole Sabin Trevor Schuetz Luke Stachowski Jabari Washington Megan Whitney
2020-2021 Actuarial Exams The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management provides financial support to students who pass actuarial exams. We would like to congratulate the following students for passing their actuarial exams this academic year. Sydney Austin Paige Bailey Matthew Bernickus Nathaniel Brede Jordyn Bruce Gregory Coffman Sebastian Czerwinski Anna Demarinis Tyler Deters Nathan Dotterer
Julian Forero Abby Gunwall Pearl Hammond Sara Haouassia Maxwell Hinrichsen Tyler Jenkins Tania Joseph Julia Lavorata Jude Lokko Rishabh Mohta
Trevor Schuetz Lucas Stachowski Maxwell Thomas Joshua Viacrusis Michael Joey Wallace Wen-Ping Wang Jabari Washington Yimin Zeng Ian Ziegenhorn
RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Tristen Aguilar E-Mail: tlaguil@ilstu.edu Hometown: Polo, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance
Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 11-13 – VCIA Conference September 2 – 1st General Meeting September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing September 15 – Intern Fair September 16 – VCIF Career Fair September 18 – Captives 101 September 21 – Meet the Firms September 29 – Career Fair
October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair October 7 – 2nd General Meeting October 8 – WSIA Presentation October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation November 4 – 3rd General Meeting Gamma Mentorship Program Gamma Groups
Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Country Financial – Jeanette Linker Agency Brown & Brown – Daytona Beach, FL. Headquarters State Farm – Jim Spachman Agency Competed in Aspiring Broker Challenge Collegiate Competition twice Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Property/Casualty Producer License Life/Health Producer License CPCU 551 and 552 Credit Community Involvement During College Volunteered at United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Midwest Food Bank, Home Sweet Home Ministries, YMCA, Baby Fold, and frequently donated to Red Cross. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Member of Illinois State Students in Finance (ISSF) Studied abroad in Panama and attended their Quality Leadership University Program Career Goals After graduation, I will be working for RT Specialty as a Production Associate in their Phoenix, Arizona office. I am looking forward to learning the world of brokering and completing designations along the way. Down the road, I would like to work on a risk management team for a company that interests me, and one day assume the role of a risk manager.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Daniel Anfield E-Mail: dhanfie@ilstu.edu Hometown: Channahon, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Finance; Risk Management & Insurance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Alumni Affairs (2020-2021) Student Athlete on the Men’s Golf Team (2017-Present) Student Athlete Advisory Committee Representative (2019) Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation st September 2 – 1 General Meeting November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 18 – Captives 101 December 4 – 4th General Meeting nd October 7 – 2 General Meeting Gamma Mentorship Program Gamma Groups October 13 – Leadership Development Workshop #1 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Underwriting Internship for Travelers Insurance, Bond & Specialty Private Non-Profit Summer 2020 Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed CPCU 551 and CPCU 552 Exams passed Community Involvement During College Midwest Food Bank Tinervan Family Food Drive Salvation Army Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments MAGCS Scholarship Recipient Redbird Scholarship recipient State Farm Insurance Scholarship Recipient Dean’s list Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Fall 2020 AFNI Athletic Honor Roll all seven semesters GCAA All American Scholar 2020 PNC Achiever 2021 Career Goals Following graduation in May 2021, I will be joining Travelers in Des Moines on the Bond & Specialty Private Non-Profit team in the Underwriting Professional Development Program. My long-term goal is to work for a company that will push me to achieve my goals and to develop professionally, while eventually ascending into a leadership role.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Gabriel Avery E-Mail: gwavery@ilstu.edu Hometown: Homer, MI
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management Insurance
Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 11-13 – VCIA Conference October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 30 – Emerging Issues September 16 – VCIF Career Fair November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day September 18 – Captives 101 December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement I will be working as an Underwriting Intern in the Directors and Officers office with Intact Insurance in their Chicago offices this summer. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Over my time at ISU, I have been an Alumni Scholarship recipient. I have also for the past two years I have served as a Resident Assistant within Watterson Towers, over the past year in addition to my role as an RA I have also worked as a Service Area Manager, recently I was promoted to the role of a Student Supervisor for Watterson Towers Front Desk. Career Goals I have set my goals after graduation as working in the commercial property and casualty side of the insurance industry and to finish taking the needed exams to obtain my CPCU designation.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Karissa Barth E-Mail: kjbart1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Washburn, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2024 Major: Actuarial Science
Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams September 21 – Meet the Firms October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel Presentation December 4 – 4th General Meeting nd October 7 – 2 General Meeting Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Current Figure Skater though U.S. Figure Skating Prospective Figure Skating Judge Member of Indy-Pendence Service Dogs Career Goals I am looking forward to becoming an actuary. I am not yet sure if I want to go into SOA or CAS yet, but I do find reinsurance and consulting companies intriguing. I look forward to fully discovering my path in the future.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Reginald Brown E-Mail: rtbrow3@ilstu.edu Hometown: Mattoon, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Alpha Sigma Phi – VP of Finances Delta Sigma Pi – VP of Alumni Relations Illinois State Fee Board Member Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 21 – Meet the Firms October 20 – Leadership Development September 29 – Career Fair Workshop #2 October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair November 17 – Communications Workshop October 13 – Leadership Development Workshop #1 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement PepsiCo Internship Summer 2021 Community Involvement During College Midwest Food Bank, YMCA, and Humane Society of Central Illinois Career Goals After obtaining my undergraduate degree in Finance and Insurance I would either like to earn my MBA or JD. I would like to work with sports, finance, or insurance. After getting experience and a team I would like to make my own firm with my passion of business and sports to help athletes make sound business and life decisions.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Shelby Burmeister E-Mail: shburme@ilstu.edu Hometown: Normal, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management Insurance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Director of Volunteer Efforts Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 20 – Leadership Development September 2 – 1st General Meeting Workshop #2 September 18 – Captives 101 October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 18 – Clean the Quad October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 21 – Meet the Firms October 30 – Emerging Issues September 24-25 – Gamma International November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 9 – American Family Career Panel Conference November 10 – Leadership Development October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair Workshop #3 October 7 – 2nd General Meeting October 8 – WSIA Presentation November 17 – Communications Workshop October 10 – Active Bloomington Garden December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 13 – Leadership Development Pen Pal Volunteering Workshop #1 Gamma Mentorship Program October 15 – Midwest Food Bank Gamma Groups October 16 – YWCA Volunteering Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Lockton Risk Intern (Covid-19) Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed CPCU 551, CPCU 552, and CPCU 553 Community Involvement During College Midwest Food Bank, Active Bloomington Garden, Pen Pals, and YWCA Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Women in Business Career Goals I hope to complete my CPCU designation within the next few years and become a mentor to others. I am looking forward to becoming an underwriter and joining the industry upon graduation!
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Jennifer Cappello E-Mail: jlcapp1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Finance; Risk Management Insurance
Leadership Roles Vice President of Chapter Operations Delta Sigma Pi Apparel Chair Delta Sigma Pi Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 18 – Captives 101 November 9 – American Family Career Panel October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair nd October 7 – 2 General Meeting Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Zurich North America Intern Young America Realty Student Leasing Agent Community Involvement During College Involved in various community service activities with Delta Sigma Pi Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments I have been on the dean’s list for three semesters. I also received the Insurance Futurity Award during my sophomore year. This semester I also received the COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Junior in Finance award and the Finance, Insurance and Law Advisory Board Scholarship. Career Goals I would like to work in the insurance industry when I graduate. I am still navigating my path to my end goal, but I would like to work in either underwriting or brokerage. I want to work for a larger company like Zurich North America. I will be interning with Zurich this summer and my ultimate goal would be to secure a full-time offer.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Ryan Carlin E-Mail: Racarli@ilstu.edu Hometown: Naperville, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management and Insurance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Former Director of Recruiting and Incoming VP of Student Affairs Former Pledge Class President and Risk Management Chair Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 13 – Leadership Development August 25 – Festival ISU Workshop #1 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 20 – Leadership Development September 10 – Golf 101 Workshop #2 September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 15 – Intern Fair October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 18 – Captives 101 October 30 – Emerging Issues September 21 – Meet the Firms November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 29 – Career Fair November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 7 – 2nd General Meeting October 8 – WSIA Presentation Gamma Mentorship Program Gamma Groups Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Summer of 2020 I was a Commercial Management Liabilities intern at Sompo International. Summer of 2021 I will be interning with WSIA. Community Involvement During College Former Business Week Mentee and now I am a Mentor, Midwest foodbank volunteer and adopt a street volunteer. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Milner library Circulation and Reference desk employee Career Goals I am not sure whether I want to be an underwriter or a broker, but I know that I want to work in the commercial or surplus lines. After my internship this summer, I hope to make my decision on which path I want to take.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Greg Coffman E-Mail: Gwcoff1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Western Springs, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Actuarial Science
Leadership Roles Actuarial Science Club – General Officer Financial Mathematics Study Group - Co-Founder Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance September 18 – Captives 101 October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 21 – Meet the Firms November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer December 4 – 4th General Meeting Presentation nd October 7 – 2 General Meeting Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement I worked at Bill Brennan State Farm Agency as a Telemarketer. I accepted an Actuarial Internship with OneAmerica for Summer 2021. Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Financial Mathematics Actuarial Exam Probability Actuarial Exam Community Involvement During College Thrive Peer Mentor Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Co-Founder of Financial Mathematics Study Group, Passed FM exam before the course at ISU Career Goals I want to become a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries by the age of 25.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Sebastian Czerwinski E-Mail: sczerwi@ilstu.edu Hometown: Wauconda, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Actuarial Science
Leadership Roles Actuarial Club – General Officer Math Tutoring Club – Vice President, Lead Tutor Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel September 18 – Captives 101 October 30 – Emerging Issues September 21 – Meet the Firms November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 9 – American Family Career Panel September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer November 11 – Medical/Health Insurance Presentation Presentation October 7 – 2nd General Meeting December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams Gamma Groups October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation October 23 – Intro to International Programs Other: Zurich Spencer Webinar, Reinsurance Insurer Quality Improvement Expenses and the 101, Several presentations by insurance Minimum Medical Loss Ratio Requirement” – companies through Actuarial Club, “Health research presentation by Tice Sirmans Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed SOA Exam FM Community Involvement During College Volunteer tutor in Math Tutoring Club Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments General Officer in Actuarial Club, Placement on Dean’s List in Department of Mathematics (SP20), Lee Ann Murray Scholarship recipient Career Goals Obtaining FCAS and CPCU designations, Complete Master’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Come back to ISU at some point and teach actuarial subjects
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Tyler Deters E-Mail: tjdeter@ilstu.edu Hometown: Teutopolis, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Actuarial Science
Leadership Roles Math Tutoring Club: Liaison Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 20 – Leadership Development September 2 – 1st General Meeting Workshop #2 September 18 – Captives 101 October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 21 – Meet the Firms November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day Presentation November 9 – American Family Career Panel October 7 – 2nd General Meeting November 10 – Leadership Development October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams Workshop #3 October 13 – Acuity Virtual Hangout December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 13 – Leadership Development Pen Pal Volunteering Workshop #1 Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 15 – Midwest Food Bank Other: Tutor for SOA Exam FM
Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Actuarial Intern at RGA: Spring and Summer 2021 Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed SOA Exam FM and SOA Exam P Community Involvement During College Actuarial Club, Gamma Iota Sigma, ISU Catholic Newman Center, ISU Math Tutoring Club, Tutoring for SOA Exam FM Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Involvement: Actuarial Club, Gamma Iota Sigma, ISU Catholic Newman Center Accomplishments: Illinois State Scholar, State Farm Scholar, NexSTEM Scholar, Illinois State Dean’s List, Illinois State University Scholar Career Goals Graduate College, Earn my ASA by 2027, Build strong study habits.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Paul Dunlap E-Mail: pdunla3@ilstu.edu Hometown: Big Rock, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2024 Major: Actuarial Science
Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 7 – 2nd General Meeting September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 8 – WSIA Presentation September 18 – Captives 101 October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance September 21 – Meet the Firms October 30 – Emerging Issues September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer Gamma Mentorship Program Presentation Other: AM Best Student Challenge Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Currently, I am interning at RGA as an actuarial internship working in US Traditional Valuation. Community Involvement During College I am involved in Gamma Iota Sigma as well as the actuarial club. Career Goals I want to either work in reinsurance or the surplus line market. I also would like to achieve my fellowship in either the Society of Actuary or the Casualty Actuarial Society
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Max Lamar Garey E-Mail: mlgarey@ilstu.edu Hometown: Tremont, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Finance; Risk Management Insurance
Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 21 – Meet the Firms October 30 – Emerging Issues September 29 – Career Fair Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement State Farm Agency Sales Intern Summer 2019 GROWMARK Inc. Safety and Insurance Services Intern Summer 2020 Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Illinois Property & Casualty Producer License Community Involvement During College Midwest Foodbank Volunteer Wish Bone Canine Rescue Volunteer Baby Fold Volunteer Home Sweet Home Ministries Volunteer Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Phi Gamma Nu Professional Development Organization Deans Lists Qualifier 2018-2021
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Jacob Gordon E-Mail: jagord3@ilstu.edu Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2024 Major: Actuarial Science
Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel September 8 – Shift Profile Management November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 10 – Leadership Development September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer Workshop #3 Presentation December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 7 – 2nd General Meeting October 8 – WSIA Presentation Gamma Mentorship Program October 13 – Leadership Development Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Workshop #1 Toastmasters October 20 – Leadership Development Workshop #2 Community Involvement During College Smithsonian Museum Digital Transcription Volunteer Career Goals I aim to become an actuary at a prominent insurance company- I have no preference as to which company I want to work for yet, but I would prefer to work in the life or property/casualty insurance fields.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Nicole Grendzinski E-Mail: nigrend@ilstu.edu Hometown: Woodridge, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma : Vice President of Student Affairs Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 7 – 2nd General Meeting September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 24-25 – Gamma International December 4 – 4th General Meeting Pen Pal Volunteering Conference Gamma Groups September 29 – Career Fair October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement In 2019 I was an underwriting intern for Sompo International on the Inland Marine team in Chicago IL. In the summer of 2020, I was supposed to be a Katie School International Intern traveling to Switzerland, but that was rescinded due to COVID-19. I was also supposed to be a WSIA Intern for the Summer of 2020, this was also rescinded due to COVID-19. Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed I have the CPCU 551 and 552 done, and I am currently studying for the CPCU 500. Community Involvement During College I have participated in adopt a street, Home Sweet Home Ministries, and the Midwest Food Bank multiple times throughout my college career. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments I was named one of the Katie School Of Insurance 2020-2021 Students Achieving Excellence. Career Goals I plan to work as an underwriter at Sompo International for a while and move up with hard work and dedication and one day become a Senior Vice President for whatever line of business I end up in.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Ramon Guardado E-Mail: Rguarda@ilstu.edu Hometown: Round Lake Beach, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Director of Professional Development Officer Role in Delta Sigma Pi: VP of Alumni Relations Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 2 – 1st General Meeting November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 10 – Golf 101 December 4 – 4th General Meeting Gamma Mentorship Program September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing Gamma Groups September 24-25 – Gamma International Other: Sompo International w/ Tony ChimeraConference Early December October 7 – 2nd General Meeting October 13 – Leadership Development Workshop #1 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Internship with Sompo International on their Professional Lines team (Summer 2020) Selective Agency Management Collegiate Competition (Spring 2020 & 2021) Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Property & Liability Community Involvement During College Volunteered with Pet Central (2019-2020), St. Jude’s (2019-2021), Habitat for Humanity (Spring 2020) Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Active member in Delta Sigma Pi, Dean’s list (Spring and Fall 2020) Career Goals Right out of college, I will be starting my full-time position with Sompo International in Chicago. While working for a company with great work culture, I plan on learning the ins and outs of underwriting and further my understanding of the insurance market. After a few years, I plan on moving over to the brokerage side where I can use my previous skills. Learning and understanding which market I would like to be in will be my challenge for the next few years but the path that I plan on taking to get there is already set.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Kelsey Hayes E-Mail: khayes8@ilstu.edu Hometown: South Holland, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Finance; Risk Management & Insurance
Leadership Roles Events Coordinator for NABA (National Association of Black Accountants) Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 21 – Meet the Firms October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Munich Re Summer Leadership Development Intern Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Resident Assistant for Illinois State Career Goals I am excited for my underwriting internship and would love to have a career in underwriting.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Laura Henao Botero E-Mail: lhenao@ilstu.edu Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Hampshire, IL Major: Risk Management Insurance; International Business Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Diversity & Inclusion Chair (2021-2022) ALPFA Membership Chair (2019-2020) Delta Sigma Pi Historian (2020) Spanish Club Vice President of Marketing (2018-2019) Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 18 – Captives 101 October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 24-25 – Gamma International November 4 – 3rd General Meeting Conference November 10 – Leadership Development October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair Workshop #3 October 7 – 2nd General Meeting November 17 – Communications Workshop October 8 – WSIA Presentation December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 13 – Leadership Development Gamma Mentorship Program Workshop #1 Gamma Groups October 20 – Leadership Development Other: November 6th – Reinsurance 101 Workshop #2 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Internship with SLDP program at Munich Re (Summer 2021) Community Involvement During College Special Olympics, 2018 Seasonal. Bilingual Cultural Competence, Jun. 2020-Aug. 2020. Language Partner Program, May 2019-Aug. 2020. Student Access and Accommodations, Aug. 2018 – Feb. 2019. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Delta Sigma Pi, Feb. 2019 – Present. ALPFA Membership Chair, Nov. 2019 – Aug. 2020. Business Week, Feb. 2020 – Mar. 2020. Vice President of Marketing, Spanish Club, Aug. 2018 – May 2019. Career Goals I see myself developing as a passionate professional in a reinsurance company by working as an underwriting professional. After my summer 2021 internship and following graduation, I hope to take part in the Munich Re International Graduate Trainee Program, where I will expand my education by completing the CPCU, gaining international underwriting experience, and learning about different divisions. I want to stay curious, create connections with professional in the insurance industry and learn from them.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Michael Iavarone E-Mail: mtiavar@ilstu.edu Hometown: Bloomingdale, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Diversity and Inclusion Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 2 – 1st General Meeting September 18 – Captives 101 December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 7 – 2nd General Meeting Pen Pal Volunteering October 13 – Acuity Virtual Hangout Gamma Mentorship Program October 20 – Leadership Development Gamma Groups Workshop #2 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement AmWINS Brokerage of the Midwest – Property Intern Community Involvement During College Operation Santa, Midwest Food Bank, Adopt a Street Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Gamma Iota Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi, Business Week Mentee Career Goals I plan on being a broker in Excess and Surplus lines in Insurance upon graduation, working as a casualty broker in Chicago. I would love to be able to give back to the Katie School in years from now for all that they have given me in these past four years.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Tyler Jenkins E-Mail: twjenk1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Streator, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Actuarial Science
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: 2020-2021 Actuarial Liaison & 2020-2021 Actuarial Liaison for Actuarial Club Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel September 18 – Captives 101 November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 9 – American Family Career Panel September 21 – Meet the Firms November 10 – Leadership Development September 24-25 – Gamma International Workshop #3 Conference November 11 – Medical/Health Insurance September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer Presentation Presentation November 17 – Communications Workshop October 7 – 2nd General Meeting October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 8 – WSIA Presentation Pen Pal Volunteering October 10 – Active Bloomington Garden Gamma Mentorship Program October 13 – Leadership Development Gamma Groups Workshop #1 Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Currently Interning in the Life/Health Actuarial Department at State Farm. Accepted a Property & Casualty Actuarial Internship at State Farm for the Upcoming Summer. Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Passed 3 Actuarial Exams (FM/2, P/1, and IFM/3F) Community Involvement During College Volunteered with Gamma Iota Sigma – Habitat for Humanity, Midwest Food Bank, Active Bloomington Gardens, and volunteered in our Pen Pal Program Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Heavily involved in the Actuarial Club and Gamma Iota Sigma on Campus Career Goals My goal is to continue to learn about the actuarial profession by holding internships and working through the difficult exams. I think I am leaning towards pursuing the P&C side of insurance so I can work alongside my brother, who is also an actuary.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Miranda Kobal E-Mail: mlkobal@ilstu.edu Hometown: Aurora, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Business Administration
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Publicity Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium st October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 2 – 1 General Meeting November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 21 – Meet the Firms September 24-25 – Gamma International November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day Conference November 10 – Leadership Development October 7 – 2nd General Meeting Workshop #3 October 8 – WSIA Presentation December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 13 – Leadership Development Pen Pal Volunteering Workshop #1 Gamma Mentorship Program October 15 – Midwest Food Bank Gamma Groups October 16 – YWCA Volunteering Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 20 – Leadership Development Workshop #2 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Travelers Insurance Internship as a Claims Professional Intern for 2 years. Will be interning for Travelers for my 3rd summer in 2021. I am one of the student workers for the Katie School of Insurance. Previously, I have worked for the Career Center at Illinois State. I have also participated in the 2021 Selective Agency Management Collegiate Competition. Community Involvement During College College Mentors for Kids – Mentor to students between the grades 1st – 5th and be a role model for academic excellence. Midwest Food Bank Volunteering, YWCA Volunteering, Habitat for Humanity. Leadership Launch – Volunteer Coordinator. Travelers Back to School Drive – Lead Intern in group to start fundraiser for schools in Naperville area. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments I am a member of Women in Business. During my internship with Travelers, I have served as a lead intern in group project which included video marketing towards the insurance industry and also a lead intern in a presentation about a business inefficiency that could be improved to be presented to senior leadership. This project was selected by leadership to continue nationwide. Career Goals The future I strive for is one that is fulfilled by a successful, thought-provoking career and to become an asset to the insurance industry after college. My hope is that my career will help me to reach my shortterm and long-term goals alongside making a difference or help impact society, in both the largest and the smallest of ways.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Brendan Leibforth E-Mail: bleibf1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Evergreen Park, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: President Alternative Spring Breaks – Team Leader Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 11-13 – VCIA Conference October 13 – Leadership Development August 25 – Festival ISU Workshop #1 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 15 – Midwest Food Bank September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 16 – YWCA Volunteering September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 20 – Leadership Development September 10 – Golf 101 Workshop #2 September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 18 – Captives 101 October 30 – Emerging Issues September 18 – Clean the Quad November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 9 – American Family Career Panel September 24-25 – Gamma International November 10 – Leadership Development Conference Workshop #3 September 29 – Career Fair November 17 – Communications Workshop October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair nd December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 7 – 2 General Meeting October 8 – WSIA Presentation Pen Pal Volunteering October 10 – Active Bloomington Garden Gamma Mentorship Program October 13 – Acuity Virtual Hangout Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Micro Insurance Network, Lloyds Internship (COVID), Great American Internship (COVID) Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed CPCU 551, CPCU 552 Community Involvement During College Midwest Food Bank, The Baby Fold, Habitat for Humanity, Bloomington Gardens Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Alternative Breaks, Honors Program Career Goals Starting at Gen Re in Chicago as Property Facultative Reinsurance Underwriter. Goals are to continue to work hard and remain involved in the Katie School following graduation.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Josiah McKinnie E-Mail: Jpmcki1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Business Management
Leadership Roles Innovation Consulting Community Project Manager Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 29 – Career Fair Industry Research Project Community Involvement During College Royal family KIDS – Volunteered as a counselor at a camp for children who were abused and/or neglected. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Resident assistant at Manchester Hall for University Housing Services. Student assistant for the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. Career Goals I am not sure where my life will take me, but I know I want to leave this world better than it was when I came in and leave my mark in my community.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Katelynn Pankhurst E-Mail: Kmpankh@ilstu.edu Hometown: Rockford, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Vice President of Internal Affairs and Director of Publicity Alpha Kappa Psi-Risk Management and Fundraising Chairs Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 25 – Festival ISU October 13 – Leadership Development September 2 – 1st General Meeting Workshop #1 September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 30 – Emerging Issues September 10 – Golf 101 November 4 – 3rd General Meeting December 4 – 4th General Meeting September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing Pen Pal Volunteering September 18 – Captives 101 Gamma Mentorship Program September 24-25 – Gamma International Gamma Groups Conference Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 6 – Gamma International Career Fair Industry Research Project October 7 – 2nd General Meeting Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement COUNTRY Financial-Commercial Operations Intern, WSIA-Brokerage/Underwriting Intern, Katie School of Insurance-London International Intern, CRC Group-Corporate Brokerage Intern, and Insurtech Podcast Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed CPCU: 500, 551, and 552 Community Involvement During College Midwest Food Bank, Cleanup the Quad, Adopt-A-Street, Nursing Home Pen Pal, and Red Cross Blood Drive Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Other Campus Involvement: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity and Business Week Personal Accomplishments: Insurance Futurity Award, Outstanding Junior in Insurance, Top 5 Spencer Scholar, RIMS ABSIP Scholar, Honors Program Inductee, Dean’s List Fall 2017-Present, and CLBA Recipient Career Goals Upon graduation, I will join CRC Group, a wholesale insurance brokerage firm, as an Associate Broker in Chicago, IL. My goal is to learn as much as possible from my team and run my own book of business one day. Along the way, I plan to complete my CPCU designation and pursue additional exams.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Connor Richards E-Mail: cmrich1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Treasurer Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 20 – Leadership Development September 2 – 1st General Meeting Workshop #2 September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 15 – Intern Fair October 30 – Emerging Issues September 18 – Captives 101 November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day September 21 – Meet the Firms November 9 – American Family Career Panel September 29 – Career Fair November 10 – Leadership Development October 6 – Gamma International Career Fair Workshop #3 October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair nd November 17 – Communications Workshop October 7 – 2 General Meeting October 13 – Acuity Virtual Hangout December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 13 – Leadership Development Gamma Mentorship Program Workshop #1 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Intern at Zach Betley State Farm Agency (Summer 2019) Intern at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies (Summer 2020) WSIA Intern (Summer 2021) Community Involvement During College Home Sweet Home Ministries, Midwest Food Bank Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Illinois State University Honors Program Illinois State University Dean’s List Illinois State Hockey (2018-2019) Career Goals I plan to obtain an E&S or other Underwriting position after my time at Illinois State University. I plan in the future to be an executive in the insurance industry or start my own business in the insurance industry.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Daniel Rodriguez E-Mail: drrodr2@ilstu.edu Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: South Beloit, IL Major: Risk Management Insurance; International Business Leadership Roles Sergeant at Arms – Alpha Psi Lambda (Multi-Cultural Organization) Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 25 – Festival ISU November 17 – Communications Workshop October 13 – Leadership Development Workshop #1 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement In the pursuit of finding an Internship, I have been getting involved in real estate, new experience in terms of property insurance and policies. Good exposure to the industry and much more to learn in the upcoming year. Community Involvement During College Have been participating in community clean ups, other events directed to student affiliation and involvement. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments General Member for Alpha Psi Lambda (Multi-Cultural Organization) - assist in the development of our community through events and social gatherings. Active Member of Delta Sigma PI (Professional Fraternity) helping young professionals establish themselves internally, conducting interviews, and attending events that are crucial for our development. Active Member of Gamma Iota Sigma, an Insurance organization directed towards the success of students (young professionals). Personal Accomplishments include balancing school during a finical crisis, maintaining property (estate) in terms of renovations, and satisfaction to our tenants. I have been gaining more insightful information towards real-life situations about property charges, billing, and other personal financial settlements. I am working for my family, working as a student, and working as a young professional to reach my goals and aspirations. Career Goals I plan to be inspired by a driven company and go into underwriting as great exposure to the insurance industry. My goal is to attain as much wealth of information as possible during my time as an underwriter, gaining new traits and qualifications that will later prepare me for a brokerage role, or sales within the industry. I plan to facilitate my majors as much as possible, seeking new opportunities either in Risk Management/ Insurance or in International Business.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Nicole Sabin E-Mail: nmsabin@ilstu.edu Hometown: Springfield, New Jersey
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Vice President of Internal Affairs (2021-2022) Toastmasters: Vice President of Public Relations Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting Gamma Mentorship Program September 18 – Captives 101 Gamma Groups October 6 – Katie School/FIL Career Fair Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 7 – 2nd General Meeting Industry Research Project October 20 – Leadership Development Other: Verisk Presentation, GIS Careers Workshop #2 Insurance: Talk with Industry Leaders, CPCU October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation In2Risk Conference October 23 – Intro to International Programs Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement CNA Financial Project-Based Internship (Summer 2020), Verisk Analytics Student Researcher (Summer 2020- Fall 2020), Innovation Consulting Community (November 2020-Present), Selective Agency Management Competition (January 2021-February 2021) Community Involvement During College From September 2016 to September 2020, I served as the Head Sunday School Teacher at my Church. Currently, I volunteer through Delta Sigma Pi, the Co-Ed Business Fraternity I am involved in. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Gamma Iota Sigma (Fall 2019-Present), Honors Program (Fall 2019-Present), Toastmasters (Spring 2020Fall 2020), Dean’s List (Spring 2020 & Fall 2020), Delta Sigma Pi (Fall 2020-Present), Business Week Mentor (December 2020-Present) Career Goals Throughout the next several years, I want to gain more industry experience through internships, projects, and just about any other learning experience. I also plan on working towards my CPCU. After graduation, I would like to work in either underwriting or risk management.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Hayden Sanborn E-Mail: hdsanbo@ilstu.edu Hometown: Lincoln, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management Insurance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Director of Fundraising Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 15 – Intern Fair November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 29 – Career Fair November 9 – American Family Career Panel nd October 7 – 2 General Meeting November 10 – Leadership Development October 8 – WSIA Presentation Workshop #3 October 13 – Leadership Development November 17 – Communications Workshop Workshop #1 December 4 – 4th General Meeting October 20 – Leadership Development Gamma Mentorship Program Workshop #2 Gamma Groups Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Internship: Gina Jefferies State Farm Agency Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Producer License for IL licensed in Property & Casualty lines, working towards my CPCU – Have 2 of the waivers for it in property & liability. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments A personal accomplishment for me is that I am an Eagle Scout. Career Goals Hard to say where I will end up. I am looking for a career in either sales, underwriting, or claims. At the moment my main focus is pursuing a career in either underwriting or claims. I had a sales internship this summer and am looking to explore the other areas of insurance.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Emily Selenis E-Mail: erselen@ilstu.edu Hometown: Maple Park, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management Insurance; Finance
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Secretary Resident Assistant in Watterson Towers Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 8 – WSIA Presentation September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 23 – Intro to International Programs September 10 – Golf 101 October 30 – Emerging Issues September 11 – Student / Alumni Golf Outing November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day September 18 – Captives 101 November 9 – American Family Career Panel September 24-25 – Gamma International December 4 – 4th General Meeting Conference Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 7 – 2nd General Meeting Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Last summer, I worked as an underwriting intern for Sompo International in its Chicago inland marine department. This summer I have been selected to be a WSIA intern, and I will be working for AmeriTrust Group in Westerville, Ohio and ECC Insurance Brokers in Oak Brook, Illinois. Community Involvement During College I have participated in volunteer efforts on campus through Trick-or-Treat for Change, my resident assistant role, and the many volunteer opportunities throughout the community that Gamma Iota Sigma provides, such as Midwest Food Bank, the Humane Society, the Baby Fold, and more. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments I am a member of the Honors program. Over my years at ISU I have achieved many academic awards, and the status of Redbird Scholar and RIMS Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Scholar. This year I am excited to share my award as the Outstanding Junior in Insurance. The Katie School has been an important source of support, easing my financial burdens and offering many opportunities to excel and learn more about the insurance industry. I have earned my Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen through my involvement. Career Goals My goal is to become a commercial underwriter in the property and casualty insurance industry, and to earn the CPCU designation within 2-4 years after graduation.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Luke Stachowski E-Mail: ljstac1@ilstu.edu Hometown: Fenton, MO
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Actuarial Science
Leadership Roles CAS Student Central Ambassador – ISU Actuarial Club Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 22 – Liberty Mutual Presentation September 18 – Captives 101 October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel September 21 – Meet the Firms November 4 – 3rd General Meeting September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer December 4 – 4th General Meeting Presentation nd Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 7 – 2 General Meeting October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Actuarial Intern at Reinsurance Group of America Actuarial Intern in CAS Student Central Summer Program Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Exam FM/2, Exam P/1 Community Involvement During College Clean the quad with GIS, Paracord Bracelets in Actuarial Club Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Completed Certificate of Leadership and Business Acumen (CLBA) State Farm Scholar Redbird Scholar COUNTRY Financial - College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Career Goals Become FSA, work for global company, continue making connections, become a mentor for future actuaries.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Jabari Washington E-Mail: jrwash4@ilstu.edu Hometown: Algonquin, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Actuarial science
Leadership Roles Actuarial Club – VP of Social Math Tutoring Club – Treasurer Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 7 – How to Pass Actuarial Exams September 2 – 1st General Meeting October 21 – Pinnacle Pet Insurance September 21 – Meet the Firms October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer December 4 – 4th General Meeting Presentation nd Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen October 7 – 2 General Meeting Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement State Farm: Actuarial Intern-Life/Health, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources: Actuarial InternProperty/Casualty Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Actuarial Exams: Financial Mathematics, Probability Community Involvement During College Illinois State Math Tutoring Club Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Gamma Iota Sigma, Actuarial Club, Pinnacle Scholar, Midwest high school scholar analytics academy for underrepresented groups attendee Career Goals Obtain actuarial credentials. Become a key employee at my place of employment.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Sam Welker E-Mail: sjwelke@ilstu.edu Hometown: Frankfort, IL
Expected Graduation Date: December 2022 Major: Risk Management Insurance; International Business
Leadership Roles Treasurer- International Business Association Pledge Activities Coordinator- Alpha Kappa Psi Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 October 23 – Intro to International Programs The Institutes Griffith Foundation – Cyber Risk and Its Impact on Insurer Solvency: What Lies Ahead? Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement ICC- looking at the effects of climate change on Smallholder Farmers in Africa for the Microinsurance Network. Community Involvement During College During my Sophomore year I worked as a tutor for America Reads and Counts. With this job, I worked in elementary school classrooms, after school programs, and individually tutored local kids in reading & math. My favorite part about this position was being put in a position to help children in the Bloomington-Normal area develop foundational skills they can build off of for the rest of their lives. Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Through my social and business fraternities, Alpha Kappa Psi & Pi Kappa Phi, I participated in philanthropy events such as Delta Sigma Pi’s date auction for St. Jude’s Children Hospital this year and Zeta Tau Alpha’s Big Man on Campus which was a talent show-like event to raise money for Breast cancer research last year. Academically, I am proud of my performance these last 2 semesters, having been put on the Dean’s List both semesters. Career Goals Upon graduation, I would like to work in underwriting or in an analytical role. Two specific areas in the insurance industry I find intriguing are reinsurance because of amount of risk to consider & cyber because of how much sensitive information is out there and how reliant we are on modern technology every day. After a few years in the workforce, I want to pursue a graduate degree in either Finance or Behavioral Economics. Going to graduate school would help put me in a position to advance my career towards my goal of working as a public policy advisor.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Megan Whitney E-Mail: mjwhitn@ilstu.edu Hometown: Bensenville, IL
Expected Graduation Date: December 2022 Major: Actuarial Science
Leadership Roles Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Outreach Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2020 August 27-28 – GIS Leadership Symposium October 20 – Leadership Development September 2 – 1st General Meeting Workshop #2 September 8 – Shift Profile Management October 28 – CAS vs SOA Internship Panel September 18 – Clean the Quad November 4 – 3rd General Meeting November 6 – CPCU All Industry Day September 21 – Meet the Firms November 9 – American Family Career Panel September 24-25 – Gamma International November 10 – Leadership Development Conference Workshop #3 September 28 – Actuarial Club Officer December 4 – 4th General Meeting Presentation Pen Pal Volunteering October 7 – 2nd General Meeting Gamma Mentorship Program October 8 – WSIA Presentation Gamma Groups October 13 – Leadership Development Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Workshop #1 Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Incoming Actuarial Intern for CNO Financial Group summer 2021 Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed Exam 2/FM, Exam1/P both passed Community Involvement During College I volunteer through Gamma, the Big Red Marching Machine, and campus ministry Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments I am a member of the ISU athletic bands and also am a Presidential Scholar honors student. Career Goals I aspire to be a professional actuary working in life or health insurance.
2021 Katie School Scholarship Recipient Recipient Name: Ricky Yang E-Mail: ryang13@ilstu.edu Hometown: Sullivan, IL
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: International Business; Finance
Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments Sigma Nu Fraternity, International Business Association, Innovation Consulting Community
Illinois State University
Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management
2020-2021 INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD OF EXECUTIVES Uli Boeing Vice President – Branch Manager Property Fac Gen Re, Chicago
David Ocasek Chief Executive Officer Surplus Line Association of Illinois, Chicago
Walter Cain Senior VP and Regional COO, Midwest Region Chubb, Milwaukee
John O'Donnell Vice President - Operations Afni, Inc., Bloomington
Seth Davis Vice President – Corporate Services RLI Insurance Corp, Peoria
Eric Pan Practice Group Strategy Leader Gallagher, Rolling Meadows
Bryon Ehrhart Global Head of Growth & Strategic Development Aon plc, Chicago
Kimberly Remmert Vice President – HR Pekin Insurance, Pekin
Joe Fitzpatrick Midwest Zone President AIG, Chicago
Randy Schlosser Senior VP – Property Manager/Team Lead US Facultative Munich Re America, Chicago
Stacie Graham General Manager and Senior Vice President Liberty Mutual Insurance, Warrenville
Judy Silverman Manager - Insurable Risk Walgreens Boots Alliance, Deerfield Chicago Chapter of RIMS, Chicago
Sabrina Hart Executive Vice President - Central Zone Executive Zurich North America, Chicago Aaron Hillebrandt Director & Consulting Actuary Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., Bloomington Craig Isaacs VPO P&C Actuarial & Underwriting Modeling State Farm Insurance, Bloomington Lorie Kates Field Vice President – Central Region Travelers Insurance, Chicago Blake Kuppersmith Head Fac Transactions & SwiftRe Swiss Re, Alpharetta, GA Terry McCann President - Chicago RT Specialty, LLC, Chicago Rob McDade Senior Vice President – Property/Casualty COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington
Kevin Smith President/COO, Specialty CNA, Chicago Gavin Souter Editor Business Insurance, Chicago Todd Sutherland Head of the Central US Zone AXA XL, Chicago Pat Talley Regional Director – U.S. Central Region Lloyd's America, Chicago Illinois State University, Normal Dr. Larry Dietz, President Dr. Ajay Samant, Dean, College of Business James R. Jones, Executive Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management Deborah Babcock, Associate Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management Ex-Officio Dr. Kevin Ahlgrim, Chairperson, Finance, Insurance and Law Department
Illinois State University
Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management
2020-2021 CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS The following organizations and individuals have donated funds to the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management and its students.
Adams, Pamela Afni, Inc.* AIG* Allied World Insurance Company American Agricultural Insurance Co Amerisure Insurance Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant Aon plc* Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.* Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Association of Lloyd's Brokers Association of Professional Insurance Women Assurance Agency Auto-Owners Insurance Company AXA XL* Babcock, Bruce and Debbie BITCO Corporation Central IL Chapter of CPCU Chicago RIMS Chapter* Chubb* Chubb Charitable Foundation CNA Insurance* Corkill Insurance Agency, Inc. COUNTRY Financial* Gallagher, J. Patrick Jr. Endowment Gen Re Corporation* Gen Star Gentes, Connie and Jim Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Hall, Tyler Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. Hawes, Craig Illinois State Association of Health Underwriters IMT Insurance Company Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois J Krug & Associates Kus, Allen Liberty Mutual Insurance* Lloyd's America Inc.* Lloyd’s Illinois Inc.
Lockton, David Endowment LOMA Society of Central IL Loveall, Mark and Jennifer Markel Specialty Meyer, Nanette T. Endowment Munich Reinsurance America Inc.* Myers, Gerald E. Endowment NAMIC Nierstheimer, Norm Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Old Republic Companies Pan, Eric Pekin Insurance* Perry, Jonathan Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc.* Ragan, Dow risksmith RLI Insurance Company* Rockford Mutual Insurance Company RT Specialty* Rust, Edward B. Jr. Endowment Ryan, Patrick G. Endowment Spencer Educational Foundation St. Louis Chapter of RIMS State Farm Insurance* Stephan, Marcie Surplus Line Association of Illinois* Swiss Re* The Council Foundation The Hartford The Rockwood Foundation Thompson Flanagan Timmins, Jacob Travelers* Willis, Mark Endowment Wilson Elser Wilson, Jerriann WSIA Education Foundation Zurich North America*
*Advisory Board of Executives Member