2023 Katie School Scholarship Recipient

Recipient Name: Megan Whitney

E-Mail: Mjwhitn@ilstu.edu

Expected Graduation Date: May 2023

Hometown: Elmhurst IL Major: Actuarial Science with minors in RMI and Business Admin

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Treasurer

Officer or leadership role in other organizations: Student Leader for Encounter Campus Ministries

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 31 – Festival ISU ☒

September 7 – 1st General Meeting ☒

September 8 – Cards for Military Families ☒

September 9 – Gamma Picnic ☒

September 13 – How to Get a Job Presentation ☒

September 14 – CNA Day Lunch ☒

September 28-1 – GIS 51st Annual Conference ☒

October 3 – State Farm Presentation ☒

October 5 – GIS 2nd General Meeting ☒

October 15 – Katie School Alumni Tailgate ☒

October 18 – Bake Sale Fundraiser ☒

October 21 – Gallagher and Zurich Headquarters Visit ☒

October 24 – Gallagher Reinsurance Presentation ☒

October 25 – Interview Prep with Zurich ☒

October 26 – Sompo Lunch & Learn ☒

November 4 – State Farm Headquarters Visit ☒

November 30 – Portillo’s Risk Manager Visit Lunch ☒

December 7 – 4th General Meeting ☒

Gamma Mentorship Program ☒

Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen ☒

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

I interned with State Farm Life Company this past summer as an actuarial intern and have extended that internship through the school year. Prior to my time at State Farm, I interned virtually for CNO Financial Group also as an actuarial intern. I have also been a Spencer Scholar for the past 2 years, maintaining active participation in the insurance industry.

Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations Exam Parts Completed or Passed

I passed exams FM, P, SRM, and FAM. I’m planning to sit for ALTAM in fall of ‘23.

Community Involvement During College

I attend Eastview Christian Church and volunteer with one of their kids’ ministries. In addition, I have served with the Extend team through Encounter Campus Ministries to serve organizations through the community such as Home Sweet Home and the Bloomington Gardens.

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Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Career Goals

I have accepted a position at State Farm upon graduation in their Life/Health/ IPS department as an actuarial analyst. I aim to continue passing actuarial exams, achieving my FSA designation within the next 6 years. While I don’t know where my career will take me after my exam process, I do know that I want to adopt an attitude of continually learning and improving, striving for a management role down the line as well.