iia of il news | INSIGHT
Katie School of Insurance Hosts Diversity Event By Phil Lackman The Katie School of Insurance at Illinois State University hosted “The Power of an Inclusive Workforce� on campus Tuesday, March 3rd. The purpose of the event, open to all students at ISU, was to showcase the myriad employment opportunities open to college graduates in the industry and the efforts of the industry to implement programs hiring and retaining individuals with diverse backgrounds. IIA of IL was a sponsor of the event and IIA of IL Secretary/ Treasurer and IIABA Diversity Council Chair, Bennie Jones, participated on a panel of industry representatives focusing on diversity and inclusion efforts within their companies to address the demographic changes nationwide which are driving changes with insurance consumers. Jim Jones, Director of the Katie School, opened the event and highlighted the significant economic contributions the insurance industry makes in Illinois, highlighting the IIA of IL Economic Impact Study and the multitude of employment opportunities within the industry.
april 2020
Association members Jeremy Eden, owner of Eden Insurance and Financial Services in Bloomington, Kristin Peterson, an agent with Compass Insurance Partners in Gibson City, and Jennifer Jacobs, IIA of IL Director of Human Resources, represented the association during the industry networking event for students and spoke with dozens of students about careers within the independent agency system. The Horton Group, IIA of IL member, was also a sponsor, along with Associate Members CHUBB, Pekin Insurance, Selective Insurance and Travelers. As a 1982 ISU graduate, I was impressed by the number of students in attendance and excited for the future of the industry. Phil Lackman is the CEO of the IIA of IL and can be reached at plackman@iiaofil.org or (217) 321-3005.
insight
33
