2023 Katie School Scholarship Recipient

Recipient Name: Mohammed Karim Mrani Alaoui

E-Mail: mmrania@ilstu.edu

Hometown: Fez, Morocco

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Major: Mathematics and Finance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Click here to enter text. Officer or leadership role in other organizations Click here to enter text.

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2022

Please check the following activities in which you participated in the fall semester:

August 25 – Golf 101 ☒

August 30 – Why Insurance ☒

September 7 – 1st General Meeting ☒

September 9 – Gamma Picnic ☐

September 14 – CNA Day Lunch ☒

September 14 – Zurich Presentation ☒

September 21 – Safety National Day Lunch ☒

September 21 – Milliman Presentation ☒

October 3 – State Farm Presentation ☒

October 5 – Travelers Day Lunch ☒

October 5 – GIS 2nd General Meeting ☒

October 10 – Amica Lunch & Learn ☒

October 12 – GenStar Lunch & Learn ☒

October 19 – BITCO Insurance Presentation ☒

October 21 – Gallagher and Zurich Headquarters Visit ☒

October 24 – Assurance Lunch & Learn ☒

October 24 – Gallagher Reinsurance Presentation ☒

October 26 – Sompo Lunch & Learn ☒

November 2 – Claims Case Study and Lunch with Aon ☒

November 2 – GIS 3rd General Meeting ☒

November 29 – Cybersecurity Lunch & Learn ☒

November 30 – Portillo’s Risk Manager Visit Lunch ☒

December 7 – Reinsurance Lunch & Learn with Gen Re ☒

December 7 – 4th General Meeting ☒

Other

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Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement

I represented Illinois State University in the Selective Insurance Case competition. After, 4 weeks of competing with 7 different colleges, Redbird Agency succeeded to maintain third place.

Community Involvement During College

Throughout my time in college, I have been actively involved in extracurricular activities that have allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. Specifically, I have been a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Gamma Iota Sigma, two organizations that have been integral to my college experience. Beta Gamma Sigma is a business honors society that only admits the top 10% of students in the business college. Being a member of Beta Gamma Sigma has also given me access to exclusive networking opportunities. I have had the privilege of meeting with alumni who have achieved success in their careers and have been able to learn from their experiences. I have also been able to attend career fairs and workshops where I have met with recruiters and professionals from top companies in the industry. In addition to Beta Gamma Sigma, I am also a member of Gamma Iota Sigma, an insurance fraternity. As a member of this organization, I have been able to connect with other students who share my interest in the insurance industry. Through attending meetings and events, I have gained knowledge about the industry and have been able to develop relationships with professionals in the field. I have participated in case competitions, where I have had the opportunity to apply what I have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios, among seven other Universities, my teammates and I representing Illinois State University were able to maintain third place. Overall, my involvement in Beta Gamma Sigma and Gamma Iota Sigma has been a significant part of my college experience. These organizations have provided me with opportunities to develop my leadership skills, gain practical experience, and make valuable connections in the business and insurance industries. I am grateful for the experiences I have had as a member of these organizations, and I look forward to continuing to grow both personally and professionally through my involvement in extracurricular activities.

Career Goals

In the next five years, I hope to graduate with a Summa Cum Laude honor distinction to not only make my parents proud but also be an example for future Gamma Iota Sigma members and secure my dream job which is becoming a Data Analyst in one of the biggest insurance companies. I would like to utilize my skillset in analyzing raw data to organize information, identify patterns, make correlations, and draw conclusions about the findings. I value all the assistance and help I received, which is why I will be looking forward to giving back to each individual or organization that played a role in my growth. After gaining some experience from my job, I will be looking forward to coming back to Gamma Iota Sigma as a speaker this time and doing my best to help future generations.