SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
“A Tradition of Excellence”
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CONTENTS
I. GENERAL
A. MISSION STATEMENT
B. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
C. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
D. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
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II. PROFESSIONALISM
A. H. WAYNE SNIDER DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURER SERIES
B. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
C. ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS
D. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
E. RMI INTERNSHIP RECEPTION/RESUME BOOK
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III. MEMBERSHIP IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA – SIGMA CHAPTER
A. BA 2101/ RMI 3682
B. COMMUNTITY SERVICE
C. BRAVE HEARTS FOR STRONG MINDS
D. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
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IV. COMMITTEES
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V. OFFICERS
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GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
SIGMA CHAPTER
MISSION STATEMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGMA CHAPTER OF GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
IS TO ENCOURAGE, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE THE
PROFESSIONALISM OF STUDENTS IN THE RISK MANAGEMENT,
HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
PROGRAMS. SIGMA CHAPTER IS PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WHICH CREATES CAMARADERIE
AMONG OUR MEMBERS BY COLLECTIVELY CHALLENGING THEM
TO DEVELOP THE PRACTICES, SKILLS AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS
THEY WILL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CAREER.
IN ADDITION, WE ENCOURAGE THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
OF OUR MEMBERS THROUGH ACTS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
CHARITABLE DONATIONS. THE SUCCESS OF SIGMA CHAPTER
WILL ULTIMATELY BE MEASURED BY OUR ABILITY TO PRODUCE
THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDUSTRY LEADERS BY ENABLING
OUR MEMBERS TO CONTINUALLY DEVELOP THEMSELVES BOTH
PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS
BY UTILIZING VALUABLE RESOURCES, INCLUDING OUR FELLOW
CHAPTERS OF GAMMA IOTA SIGMA, THE FOX SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT, A RICH TRADITION IN A STRONG
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK AND A DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
CHAPTER OF GAMMA IOTA SIGMA.
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GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
THE INTERNATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE
AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE COLLEGIATE FRATERNITY
The idea of a national scholastic insurance fraternity actually started to become a reality when the
Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education filed for incorporation in 1965. The following year,
the OSU Insurance Society, which started at The Ohio State University in the early 1960's,
petitioned and was chartered as the first Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter, thereafter called Alpha
Chapter. At Bowling Green State University, Beta Chapter received its charter in 1967, and in 1969,
the University of Cincinnati was chartered as Gamma Chapter. These events marked the beginning
of what has now grown into a nucleus of 60 chapters located from California to Washington, D.C.,
and from Canada to Florida. In October of 2001 with the chartering of our 41st chapter at
Fanshawe College, London Ontario, Canada, Gamma Iota Sigma became an international
professional fraternity. A Grand Chapter or Executive Committee of Gamma Iota Sigma was
formed from the original fraternity planning committee, appointed by the Griffith Foundation.
The first Grand Chapter President was Warren L. Weeks, then a Griffith Foundation trustee. It was
his commitment to the concept of a national student organization that lead to the eventual
formation of Gamma Iota Sigma. There currently exists a Warren L. Weeks, Sr. Scholarship
presented each year to a student member. Nominations for the award are made by local chapters.
The rationale behind establishing a national student organization, as envisioned by the
founders was:
1.
A national fraternity has more prestige than a local society or club;
2.
It would facilitate communication and participation with chapter members throughout
the country;
3.
By combining with others, the impact of the fraternity name as a visible entity would
be enhanced;
4.
By emphasizing scholarship and leadership qualities, ties between the college
membership and industry leaders would be developed; and
5.
There would be a synergism of academic creativity beyond the boundaries of any
given university.
The Annual Management Conference was first held in 1973. Since then, many of the local chapters
have hosted the conference at least once.
The Grand Chapter, initially consisting solely of Griffith Foundation trustees, has now evolved to a
distinctly separate organization of insurance professionals, most of whom were members of Gamma
Iota Sigma chapters while attending college.
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CHAPTER ROLL
Chapter
Alpha
(Beta)
Gamma
(Delta)
Epsilon
Zeta
Eta
Iota
School
Ohio State University
Bowling Green State University
University of Cincinnati
Orange Coast College
University of Alabama
Georgia State University
University of Georgia
Florida State University
(Theta)
Kappa
Lambda
Mu
Nu
Xi
Pi
(Omicron)
Rho
Sigma
Louisiana State University
Arizona State University
University of South Carolina
University of Mississippi
Central Michigan University
University of Connecticut - Storrs
Mississippi State University
Arkansas State University
Appalachian State University
Temple University
10/19/1975
10/29/1975
10/16/1976
10/16/1976
5/7/1977
2/12/1978
4/3/1978
4/14/1978
4/25/1979
11/21/1980
Tau
Upsilon
Phi
Chi
Psi
Omega
Alpha Alpha
(Alpha Beta)
(Alpha Gamma)
Howard University
Ferris State College
Ball State University
Drake University
Eastern Kentucky University
Middle Tennessee State University
Olivet College
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pennsylvania
2/4/1981
4/29/1981
4/17/1982
5/1/1982
4/19/1983
3/29/1984
9/23/1986
2/15/1989
2/15/1989
Alpha Delta
Alpha Epsilon
(Alpha Zeta)
Alpha Eta
Alpha Theta
Alpha Iota
Alpha Kappa
La Salle University
Indiana State University
Memphis State University
California State University
St. Cloud State University
College of Insurance
Illinois State University
Parentheses denote a temporarily inactive chapter.
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Date Chartered
4/16/1966
11/10/1967
3/11/1969
10/21/1970
3/3/1972
2/24/1973
2/21/1975
10/4/1975
3/15/1989
2/12/1990
2/1/1991
4/26/1991
5/11/1991
11/21/1991
11/21/1991
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CHAPTER ROLL CONTINUED
Chapter
Alpha Lambda
School
Southwest Missouri State University
Date Chartered
9/30/1993
Alpha Mu
Virginia Commonwealth University
4/21/1994
Alpha Nu
Ohio University
5/4/1996
Alpha Xi
Morgan State University
5/7/1998
Alpha Omicron
University of Hartford
2/5/1999
Alpha Pi
Baylor University
2/23/2001
Alpha Rho
Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada
10/4/2001
(Alpha Sigma)
University of Louisiana-Monroe
11/9/2001
Alpha Tau
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2/27/2003
Alpha Upsilon
University of Houston
4/11/2003
Alpha Phi
Old Dominion University
4/15/2003
Alpha Chi
Bradley University
10/2/2004
Alpha Psi
University of Central Arkansas
10/8/2005
Alpha Omega
St. Joe’s University
6/9/2006
Beta Alpha
University of Iowa
4/27/2007
Beta Beta
New Mexico
Beta Gamma
Cal St. Fulerton
Beta Delta
Utica College
11/13/2008
Beta Epsilon
University of Central Oklahoma
11/22/2008
(Beta Zeta)
University of North Texas
2/18/2012
Beta Eta
Northern Michigan University
4/22/2013
Beta Theta
East Carolina University
10/3/2013
Beta Iota
Troy University
11/1/2013
Beta Kappa
University of Houston- Downtown
3/21/2014
Beta Lambda
Butler University
4/15/2014
Beta Mu
University of Colorado- Denver
4/26/2014
Beta Nu
Kent State University
11/7/2014
Beta Xi
St. Mary’s University
11/10/2014
Beta Omicron
Columbia University
11/20/2014
Beta Pi
St. Thomas University
Beta Sigma
University of Southern Maine
11/12/2015
Beta Tau
University of Pittsburgh
12/06/2015
11/28/2007
2/8/2008
2/19/2015
Parentheses denote a temporarily inactive chapter.
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GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
SIGMA CHAPTER BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
“A Tradition of Excellence”
Chartered on November 21, 1980, the
award winning Sigma Chapter at Temple
University has a proud tradition
enhancing the professionalism of
students in the Risk Management,
Healthcare Risk Management and
Actuarial Science programs.
WINNER OF EIGHTEEN EDISON L. BOWERS AWARDS
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EDISON L. BOWERS AWARD
Established in 1972, the Edison L. Bowers Award is the oldest and most coveted of the international awards
conferred by the Grand Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma. The Bowers Award was created to recognize the Gamma
Iota Sigma chapter that had the most exceptional, well-rounded and organized program the past scholastic year.
The Bowers Award is the highest honor a collegiate chapter can receive from Grand Chapter.
This recognition is awarded to the chapter which best reflects the overall goals and objectives of Gamma Iota
Sigma. The award is based on consistent projects in these areas: Public Relations, Industry Relations, Alumni
Relations, Community Service, New Chapter Development, Punctuality of Reporting, Membership Development,
and Inter-Fraternal Relations.
Sigma Chapter members outside the Navy Pier at the 2015 International Management Conference in Chicago, Illinois
Sigma Chapter’s Winning Years:
1992-1993
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
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AWARDS AND HONORS
Chartered on November 21, 1980, the Sigma Chapter at Temple University is one of 59 Gamma Iota Sigma chapters throughout the world.
Throughout our history, we have won several national awards.
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD
1993-1994,1996-1997,1997-1998,1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001,
2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007,
2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD
1996-1997,1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002,
2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008,
2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013,2013-2014, 2014-2015
ALUMNI RELATIONS AWARD
1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002,
2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008,
2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
CHAPTER MANAGEMENT AWARD
1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002,
2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008,
2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
INDUSTRY RELATIONS AWARD
1991-1992, 1994-1995 (NO LONGER AWARDED)
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE AWARD
1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2009
MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER AWARD
1987-1988, 1991-1992
SUPERIOR CHAPTER AWARD
2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
WARREN L. WEEKS SCHOLARSHIP
1993-Maryann Amici
1996-Virginia Roth
1998-Marc A. Savasta
2000-Sunny Cutler
2004-Noelle Salamone
2008-Tiffany Calhoun
2011-Angela McBride
2014-Cathleen Gabriel
ANITA BENEDETTI MEMORIAL AWARD
1998-Marc A. Savasta
1999-Jennifer Paretchan
2008-Kevin Johnson
2009-Diane Cotrim
2010-Tim McDermott
2014-Steven Costa
ALAN C. WILLIAMS LEADERSHIP AWARD
2000-Jennifer Paretchan
2003-Samuel Codispoti
2005-Noelle Salamone
2009-Chelsea Balerno
ELIZABETH LANGE/MICROSOFT SCHOLARSHIP 2001-Matt Holtz
2002-Kristin Rimer
2003-Damita Williams
2004-Cindy Li
2006-Kimberly Miguel
2007-Paula Williams
2008-Paul Rossi
2010-Tammy Orehek
2011-Eric Smith
2013-Jessica Kearney
2014-Elizabeth Mattox
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AWARDS AND HONORS
NATIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2001-Chris Armstrong
THOMAS J. MILES AWARD
2008-Aaron Hill
2009-Jim O’Hearn
2014-William Thorsson
GRAND CHAPTER LEADERSHIP AWARD
1997-Richard Dyke
GIS SCHOLARSHIP
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Black and Gold Awards
Chapter Handbook
1992-1993
How to Run a Lady Luck Fundraiser
2005-2006
Chapter Reactivation Handbook
1995-1996
Sigma Chapter 25th Birthday
Celebration
2005-2006
Member Handbook
1996-1997
How to Run a Beef N’ Beverage
2005-2006
General Information Package
1996-1997
How to Run a Corporate Trek
2005-2006
A Guide to Organizing and
Executing a Successful Career Fair
1996-1997
Website Reconstruct Project
2006-2007
Resume Book Fundraising
1997-1998
Wikipedia Article on Sigma Chapter
2006-2007
How to Create a Monthly Report
1997-1998
How to Run: Poker Tournament
2007-2008
RIMS Relations
1997-1998
Essentials of a Periodic Newsletter
2007-2008
Creating an Effective Website
1998-1999
Neighborhood Bike Works Fundraiser
2007-2008
How to Host the Annual Conference
1998-1999
Gamma Ambassadors Program
2007-2008
Publishing an Alumni Newsletter
1998-1999
Creating an E-Commerce Website
2007-2008
How to Plan an Officer Retreat
1999-2000
Alter Hall Ribbon Cutting
2008-2009
Increasing Actuarial Participation
2000-2001
GIS on YouTube
2008-2009
How to Manage Public Relations
2000-2001
Take a Seat
2008-2009
How to Run a Student Affairs
Committee
2001-2002
Facebook Page
2009-2010
Philadelphia Excursion
2001-2002
LinkedIn Page
2009-2010
Resume Generator
2001-2002
Sigma Chapter Sightings
2009-2010
Alumni Call-A-Thon
2002-2003
Student Portraits
2009-2010
Math Competition
2002-2003
Mix and Mingle
2009-2010
How to Organize a Business
2003-2004
School-wide Community Service Event
Industry Happy Hour
2009-2010
Professional Designation
Subcommittee
2003-2004
Pay it Forward Project
2010-2011
How to Run a Date Auction
2004-2005
Branding Initiative
2010-2011
Membership Development
Opportunities
2004-2005
Dress for Success Workshop
2010-2011
Relations with Industry
2004-2005
Gamma Games: Alumni Involvement
2010-2011
Alumni Luncheon
2005-2006
Gift of Life Family House Donation
2011-2012
Internship Board
2005-2006
Quick Response (QR) Code
2011-2012
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Black and Gold Awards (Cont.)
Gamma Gala Photos
2011-2012
Kaps for Kids
2011-2012
Alumni Golf Outing
2012-2013
Flip Books
2012-2013
Intern Testimonials
2012-2013
New Member Packets
2012-2013
Online Academic Distinction
2012-2013
Penny Wars
2012-2013
Shoe Box Recycling
2012-2013
Sigma Chapter Twitter
2012-2013
Risky Biscuits
2013-2014
RMI Career Development
Committee Case Study
2013-2014
Live Broadcast Organizational
Meetings
2013-2014
Mr. Gamma
2013-2014
Student Engagement Program
2014-2015
Wednesday Speaker Interviews
2014-2015
More to Come!
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2015 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
First held in 1973, the Gamma Iota Sigma International Management Conference is an
annual event held in a different location each year. Chapters meet to discuss the progress
of the fraternity, industry happenings, and to build stronger professional contacts.
Various seminars are offered concerning career development, chapter efficiency, and
other special interest discussion groups related to the topics. The 43rd Management
Conference was held from October 8-10, 2015 in Chicago, IL. Next fall, the 44th
Management Conference will be held in Columbus, OH.
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MEMBERSHIP IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA – SIGMA CHAPTER
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN GIS INCLUDE:
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Interest in Risk Management, Healthcare and/or Actuarial Science
Payment of the appropriate fee based on the type of membership.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP:
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New Membership with inclusion in Resume Book - $175
New Membership without inclusion in Resume Book - $120
Renewal Membership with inclusion in Resume Book - $115
Renewal Membership without inclusion in Resume Book - $75 (May 2015 Graduates)
PAYMENT OF DUES:
THE FOLLOWING ARE GUIDELINES FOR PAYING MEMBERSHIP DUES:
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Dues will ONLY be accepted in the form of a CHECK or MONEY ORDER.
Dues must be paid once per academic year. (If dues were paid in the Spring Semester, they must be
paid again in the Fall Semester. However, if dues were paid in the Fall Semester, they need not be
paid again in the Spring Semester)
Dues are payable in ONE sum. NO installment payments will be accepted.
YOUR NAME must appear on the check or money order on the MEMO (FOR) line of the check,
even if it is your personal check.
The check should be made out to Gamma Iota Sigma, Sigma Chapter
Please bring all dues to the Gamma Iota Sigma office, Alter Hall 601C in the Department of Risk,
Insurance and Healthcare Management
Please remember to get a receipt!
MEMBERSHIP WITH ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
PURPOSE OF THE GIS MEMBERSHIP WITH DISTINCTION:
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The purpose of the GIS Membership with Academic Distinction designation is to recognize
current members who have achieved academic excellence in either risk management and insurance,
or actuarial science studies.
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Academic Distinction is NOT a requirement to become a member. This distinction is merely a way
to recognize those who have excelled academically while completing RMI or AS courses.
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH ACADEMIC DISTINCTION IN GIS:
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Risk Management and Insurance majors must have completed RMI 2101 and any two upper-level
3000+ RMI courses while maintaining a major GPA of 3.5 or better in those three courses.
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Actuarial Science majors must have completed AS 1501, RMI 2101 and any one upper-level 2000+
AS course while maintaining a major GPA of 3.5 or better in those three courses.
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MS and MBA candidates are automatically eligible for Membership with Academic Distinction.
CONTACT OUR SECRETARY AMANDA STARRICK AT AMANDA.STARRICK@TEMPLE.EDU IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING WHETHER YOU QUALIFY .
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MEMBERSHIP IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA – SIGMA CHAPTER
NEW MEMBERSHIP WITH INCLUSION IN THE RESUME BOOK- $175
ALL NEW MEMBERS OF GIS RECEIVE:
Gamma Iota Sigma Offerings
 Membership in an International Organization recognized by the risk management,
insurance and actuarial science industries [Fee covers initial membership fee to
International Organization]
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An official Certificate of Membership in the International Organization.
Members of GIS receive student memberships in the following professional societies:
o Casualty Actuary Society
o CPCU Society
o International Association of Insurance Professionals
o National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
o Professional Liability Underwriting Society
o Risk and Insurance Management Society
Sigma Chapter Offerings
 Invitation to attend the H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series.
 Opportunities to develop leadership skills through serving on one of our 6 committees
and as officers
 Advice and council concerning internships, scholarships, and career opportunities
 An exclusive Fox School of Business opportunity to receive BA 2101 or RMI 3682
 Professional Development opportunities through the following:
o Interview Workshops conducted by professionals from risk management and
insurance organizations
o Videotaped mock interview
 Inclusion in Resume Book distributed to numerous employers
 40 complimentary copies of completed resume for internship and career receptions
 Invitation to participate in the GIS Career Reception with a variety of companies in
attendance including brokers, insurers, and consulting firms
 Opportunity to participate in the Networking Lunch Program held following every:
o H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Presentation (every Wednesday)
o Committee meeting (Mondays, biweekly)
 Invitation to the GIS Annual Gamma Gala where new members will be inducted into
the International Organization
 Invitation to attend the 27th Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner in Spring 2015
 A New Member Packet with Gamma Iota Sigma pin and Sigma Chapter t-shirt
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MEMBERSHIP IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA – SIGMA CHAPTER
NEW MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT INCLUSION IN THE RESUME BOOK- $120
ALL NEW MEMBERS OF GIS RECEIVE:
 Membership in an International Organization recognized by the risk management, insurance and
actuarial science industries.(Fee covers initial membership fee to the Grand Chapter of
Gamma Iota Sigma)
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An official Certificate of Membership in the International Organization.
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Student memberships in the following professional societies:
o Casualty Actuarial Society
o CPCU Society
o International Association of Insurance Professionals
o National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
o Professional Liability Underwriting Society
o Risk and Insurance Management Society

A New Member Packet with a Gamma Iota Sigma pin and Sigma Chapter t-shirt
 Invitation to participate in the Networking Luncheons held following every H. Wayne Snider
Distinguished Guest Lecturer Presentation and Committee Meeting
 Invitation to the 25th Annual Gamma Gala in Spring 2016, where new members will be inducted
into the International Organization
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Invitation to attend the 28th Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner in Spring 2016
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MEMBERSHIP IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA – SIGMA CHAPTER
RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP WITH INCLUSION IN RESUME BOOK - $115
ALL PAID RENEWAL MEMBERS WITH INCLUSION IN RESUME BOOK RECEIVE:
Gamma Iota Sigma Offerings
 Membership in an International Organization recognized by the risk management,
insurance and actuarial science industries. [Fee covers renewal membership fee to
International Organization]

An official Certificate of Membership in the International Organization.
Members of GIS receive student memberships in the following professional societies:
o Casualty Actuarial Society
o CPCU Society
o International Association of Insurance Professionals
o National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
o Professional Liability Underwriting Society
o Risk and Insurance Management Society
Sigma Chapter Offerings
 Invitation to attend the H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series.
 Opportunities to develop leadership skills through serving on one of our 6 committees
and as officers
 Advice and council concerning internships, scholarships, and career opportunities
 An exclusive Fox School of Business opportunity to receive BA 2101 or RMI 3682
course credit through involvement in the Sigma Chapter
 Professional Development opportunities through the following:
o Interview Workshops conducted by professionals from risk management and
insurance organizations
o Videotaped mock interview
 Inclusion in Resume Book distributed to numerous employers
 40 complimentary copies of completed resume for internship and career receptions
 Invitation to participate in the GIS Career Reception with a variety of companies in
attendance including brokers, insurers, and consulting firms
 Opportunity to participate in the Networking Lunch Program held following every
o H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Presentation (every Wednesday)
o Committee meeting (Mondays, biweekly)
 Invitation to the GIS Annual Gamma Gala where new members will be inducted into
the International Organization
 Invitation to attend the 27th Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner in Spring 2015
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MEMBERSHIP IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA – SIGMA CHAPTER
RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT INCLUSION IN RESUME BOOK - $75
ALL PAID RENEWAL MEMBERS WITHOUT INCLUSION IN THE RESUME BOOK
RECEIVE:
Gamma Iota Sigma Offerings
 Membership in an International Organization recognized by the risk management,
insurance and actuarial science industries [Fee covers renewal membership fee to
International Organization]

An official Certificate of Membership in the International Organization
Members of GIS receive student memberships in the following professional societies:
o Casualty Actuarial Society
o CPCU Society
o International Association of Insurance Professionals
o National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
o Professional Liability Underwriting Society
o Risk and Insurance Management Society
Sigma Chapter Offerings
 Invitation to attend the H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series
 Opportunities to develop leadership skills through serving on one of our 6 committees
and as officers
 Advice and council concerning internships, scholarships, and career opportunities
 An exclusive Fox School of Business opportunity to receive BA 2101 or RMI 3682
 Opportunity to participate in the Networking Lunch Program held following every:
o H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Presentation (every Wednesday)
o Committee meeting (Mondays, biweekly)
 Invitation to the GIS Annual Gamma Gala where new members will be inducted into
the International Organization
 Invitation to attend the 27th Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner in Spring 2015
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS WHO WISH
TO RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIP. THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO NEW MEMBERS.
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H. WAYNE SNIDER DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURER SERIES
CONNECTING INDUSTRY LEADERS WITH STUDENTS:
 Distinguished guest lecturer series provides students an opportunity
to hear from some of the top professionals in the Risk
Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science industry.
 Speakers address various topics including current industry trends,
career opportunities and personal experiences.
 Great opportunity for members to learn more about the industry
from people with first-hand experience.
THESE EVENTS ARE HELD ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:00PM TO 12:50PM
ALTER HALL AUDITORIUM—A031.
PRESENTATION ETIQUETTE:
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Arrive at the presentation early and be seated toward the front of the
room to allow the presentations to begin promptly.
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Do not enter or leave a presentation in progress. Arriving late or
leaving early distracts the speakers and your colleagues.
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Please turn off your mobile devices to avoid interruptions during the
presentation.
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Please be courteous to the speaker and refrain from reading, talking,
eating, passing notes and completing homework during the presentation.
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Feel free to ask questions when appropriate.
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Take notes during the presentation.
NETWORKING LUNCH PROGRAM:
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Gamma Iota Sigma sponsors a lunch with the speaker in the
Samsung Room on the 6th Floor of Alter Hall or at the Diamond
Club in Mitten Hall after their presentation.

Great opportunity for members to network with professionals on
a one-on-one basis.

Every paid member is welcome to attend, however, a maximum
limit will be set for each lunch.

All members will receive an email reminder for each upcoming
presentation.

At that time students interested in joining the speaker for lunch
should contact Shannon Nolan, Vice President of RMI Career
Development at shannon.nolan@temple.edu

Attire for the luncheon is business professional.

Members should research the company before attending the lunch.
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
FALL 2015 SCHEDULE OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURERS
Stephen J. McAnena
EVP, Commercial Insurance
& President, Liberty
Mutual Benefits Liberty Mutual
Devin Beresheim
Managing Director &
FNPRO Practice Leader Marsh
Charlie Lydecker
Regional President Brown & Brown
Derrick Sawyer
Fire Commissioner Philadelphia
Fire Department
David Archiable
Underwriting Manager, E&S
Specialty Lines Great American Insurance
Michael Smith
CEO, Insurance Solutions Voya Financial
Mike Mulray
Chief Underwriting Officer Everest National Insurance
Wednesday, March 23,
2016
Mark Rosenberg
Area President, Head of
Healthcare Analytics Practice
- Arthur J. Gallagher
Wednesday, March 30,
2016
Teresa White
President Aflac U.S.
LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers
SVP & Chief
Marketing Officer Novartis Corporation
Wednesday, January
27, 2016
Wednesday, February
3, 2016
Wednesday, February
10, 2016
Wednesday, February
17, 2016
Wednesday, February
24, 2016
Wednesday, March
9, 2016
Wednesday, March 16,
2016
Wednesday, April 6,
2016
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
STEPHEN J. MCANENA
EVP OF COMMERCIAL INSURANCE &
PRESIDENT, LIBERTY MUTUAL BENEFITS
LIBERTY MUTUAL
BOSTON, MA
Stephen “Steve” McAnena is the Executive Vice President, Commercial Insurance & President of Liberty Mutual Benefits.
Steve began his career with Liberty Mutual in 1993 as an Actuary in the Commercial Lines
Workers Compensation Department. Steve moved into Personal Lines in 1995 holding numerous positions, most notably he served as Auto Product Manager, Southern Region General Manager, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President & President, Liberty Mutual Personal Lines Distribution. Steve has been in his current
role within Liberty Mutual Benefits since June 2014.
Steve is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society and holds a BBA degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Steve is a native of Philadelphia, PA and now resides in Winchester, MA with his wife
Laura, and their 3 children.
.
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DEVIN BERESHEIM
MANAGING DIRECTOR &
FINPRO PRACTICE LEADER
MARSH
NEW YORK, NY
Devin Beresheim is a managing director and U.S. FINPRO Practice Leader within Marsh, the
practice responsible for providing strategic advice relating to D&O, E&O, fiduciary, employment practices, cyber / privacy and related insurance coverages. Devin has been with Marsh
and FINPRO for over 23 years and has extensive experience in advising Marsh’s Fortune 500
clients.
Prior to accepting the responsibility as FINPRO’s Practice Leader, Devin led the East Zone for
FINPRO and, prior to that, the Fortune 500 D&O Practice. Devin serves as a resource to the
US FINPRO network, advising clients who are experiencing significant corporate change: litigation, initial public offerings, bankruptcy, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, etc.
Devin has spoken at the Litigation Summit hosted by American Lawyer Media on the issues of
Securities and Shareholder Litigation and Enforcement. In addition, he was a speaker at both
the New York City and Long Island Chapters of the Risk and Insurance Management Society
(RIMS), as well as the New York City Bar Association.
Devin received his BA in American Literature from the University of Pennsylvania.
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CHARLIE LYDECKER
REGIONAL PRESIDENT
BROWN & BROWN
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Mr. Lydecker joined Brown & Brown in 1990. In January 2011, Mr. Lydecker was elected Regional
President. From January 1999 until 2003, and commencing again in 2004 until 2006, he served as
profit center leader in Daytona Beach, Florida. Prior to that, Mr. Lydecker served as an account executive from 1990 to 1995 and as Sales Manager of the Company's Daytona Beach, Florida retail office
from 1995 to 1999.
Charlie is a 1985 graduate of American University with degrees in Political Science and Business Administration. He attended college on a full athletic scholarship as a member of the American University Swim Team.
Charlie is Chairman of The Florida Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
(NICA), a Director of Gateway Banks of Florida and the YMCA of Volusia-Flagler County, and is a
member of the Board of Trustees of American University in Washington D.C.
In 2009, he received the Heroism Award from The Boy Scouts of America, has been inducted into New
York’s Smith Point National Lifeguard Champions Hall of Fame, and has 3 U.S. Masters Swimming
world records.
Charlie is married to Christine and they have 3 children
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DERRICK SAWYER
FIRE COMMISSIONER
PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Serving as Fire Commissioner of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD), Derrick Sawyer is a 29 year
veteran who heads the 5th largest fire and emergency services department in the country. Since entering the PFD in 1985, Fire Commissioner Sawyer has developed in-depth experience as a firstresponder amidst an urban landscape that demands diversity in skill, critical training, and keen analytical decision making. Over 2100 members are under his command.
With a passion for educating the community on the merits of safety preparedness, he has become a
sought after public speaker and revels in the challenge at hand. Over the past decade Fire Commissioner Sawyer has traveled the globe to educate diverse communities on the effectiveness of Community Risk Reduction, prevention and fire & life safety measures.
He led the award winning Prevention division, which assisted the Department in reducing the number
of fire fatalities in the City of Philadelphia to its lowest rate in recorded history. Fire Commissioner
Sawyer was the 2011 recipient of the T. Seddon Duke Award for Fire Prevention.
He holds an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Community College of Philadelphia and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Safety Administration from Holy Family University. He is currently enrolled at Saint Joseph’s University where he is pursuing a Masters Degree in Homeland Security.
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DAVID ACHIABLE
UNDERWRITING MANAGER,
SPECIALTY E&S LINES
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CINCINATTI, OH
David is a graduate of Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky and is a graduate of
the Great American Insurance Group Underwriter Training Program.
In 1999, Mr. Archiable started his insurance career as a property & casualty underwriter trainee
in the standard lines market at Great American Insurance. He worked closely with several business units of Great American performing rating, rules, and forms analysis along with market
conduct and underwriting auditing before moving into program underwriting with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance. With this experience he was able to transition into the surplus lines industry
back at Great American’s Specialty E&S Division. In his current role, David leverages his experience to underwrite tough to place products liability accounts while training and mentoring junior members of the staff.
He is an active NAPSLO member and currently sits on the NAPSLO Education Committee
along with teaching General Liability at Great American’s Insurance Business Training Program.
.
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MICHAEL SMITH
CEO OF
INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
VOYA FINANCIAL
WEST CHESTER, PA
Michael Smith serves as chief executive officer of Insurance Solutions at Voya Financial, which includes
individual life insurance and employee benefits. In addition, he provides management oversight for the
Closed-Block Variable Annuity segment. Prior to assuming this role, he served as chief risk officer at the
company.
Smith joined the company in 2009 as chief financial officer and chief insurance risk officer of the annuity
business. He later served as chief executive officer of ING U.S. Annuity Manufacturing, included the
Closed-Block. Prior to joining ING U.S., Smith held several leadership positions at Lincoln Financial Group
(LFG), where he ultimately served as head of Profitability and Risk Management of the company’s Retirement Solutions business.
Smith holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and Russian studies from the University of Michigan. He
attained Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries in 1990, and he is also a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. Smith attained his Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 2003. He serves on the
board of People’s Light & Theatre Company.
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Date: Wednesday | March 9, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 PM
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
MICHAEL MULRAY
CHIEF UNDERWRITING OFFICER
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE
LIBERTY CORNER, NJ
Mike joined Everest in May 2015 after a decade with General Electric Company (GE) where he held
several executive positions with responsibilities in Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Risk
& Insurance including oversight of one of the largest and most expansive insurance programs in the
world.
Mike began his career with Aon Risk Services, serving in a variety of roles in both the US and Bermuda markets, working closely with insureds on complex and difficult to place insurance programs. As
Chief Underwriting Officer of Everest National Mike leads actuarial pricing, corporate underwriting,
data and analytics, product management, risk management and ceded reinsurance. In this role Mike
is responsible for overseeing the expansion of the portfolio while ensuring profitable and disciplined
underwriting for Everest’s US insurance operations. Mike is a member of the Insurance Reserving
Committee and Group Emerging Risk and Reinsurance Security Committees.
Mike holds an MBA from St. John’s University and BBA from the College of Insurance in New
York, NY. While attending the College of Insurance Mike was actively involved in Gamma Iota Sigma, the national insurance and risk fraternity.
Mike, his wife Kerri and their three boys live in Bucks County, PA.
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Date: Wednesday | March 16, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 PM
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
MARK ROSENBERG
AREA PRESIDENT, HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.
PRINCETON, NJ
Mr. Mark Rosenberg is the Area President of Healthcare Analytics, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Mark has over 28 years of experience in employee benefits consulting as well as data analytics,
healthcare actuarial analysis and underwriting. In addition to being the project management leader, Mark
consults directly with clients on topics such as approaches to costs savings, population health management, and PBM analyses. He also actively contributes to the organization’s product improvement process
to create new consulting approaches and tools.
Mark provides senior oversight to the staff and the clients served by Healthcare Analytics. In this role, he
enables his clients to accurately and quantitatively monitor and manage their health plan experience and
to manage their plans’ outside administrative vendors by facilitating a wide variety of actuarial and analytic
services, including strategic planning, benefits funding analysis, IBNR reserve estimations, premium rate
setting, financial forecasting, detailed health plan data warehousing and experience analysis, disease management and wellness program and FAS 106 and GASB 45 liability valuations.
Mark’s prior experiences include being the past Vice President and Client Manager Practice Leader of
Aon Consulting and a Consultant for the Wyatt Company and Alexander & Alexander. Mark earned his
bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
TERESA WHITE
PRESIDENT
AFLAC U.S.
COLUMBUS, GA
Teresa White, president of Aflac U.S., focuses on specific growth enablers, including improving and expanding distribution, focusing on product innovation, owning Aflac’s customer experience and strengthening the low cost model and has aligned sales and marketing operations in support of Aflac’s core strategy.
White has held several positions at Aflac since her career began at the company in 1998. These positions
include second vice president as well as vice president over Client Services; senior vice president and director of Sales, Support and Administration; deputy chief administrative officer; executive vice president
of Internal Operations; chief administrative officer; chief service officer; executive vice president and chief
operating officer of Aflac’s Columbus operations; and most recently, president of Aflac U.S.
White was one of 10 women selected for Insurance Networking News’ 2014 Women in Insurance Leadership Award. Recently, she was also named to The Network Journal’s 2014 list of 25 Most Influential Black
Women in Business, which honored women at the forefront of American leadership who “symbolize the
diversity and advancement that has occurred across industry lines.”
White holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and a
master's degree in management from Troy University.
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Date: Wednesday | March 30, 2016
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
LORIANN LOWERY-BIGGERS
SVP, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
THE NAVIGATORS GROUP
NEW YORK, NY
LoriAnn V. Lowery-Biggers has been Chief Marketing Officer since 2012, having
joined the Company in 2009.
Prior thereto, Ms. Lowery-Biggers was President of Lloyd’s Inc. North America
from 2008 to 2009, Managing Director and National Practice Leader of Risk Management and Financial Products with Wells Fargo from 2006 to 2008, Managing Director and Practice Leader with Marsh and McLennan from 1997 to 2006, and
served in various other management positions with Sedgwick and Intercontinental
Brokerage Inc. since 1988.
She is a accredited as a Series 7, 24 and 63 with the National Association of Securities Dealers, is a member of the Advisory Board of Overseers at St. John’s University School of Risk Management in New York City. She is on the National Board of
Prevent Child Abuse America and is a member of the Counsel on Litigation Management
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Date: Wednesday | April 6, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 PM
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
SCHEDULE OF PAST SPEAKERS
Spring 2010
Susan Strug
Karen Spring
Mark Wescott
Susan Zdroik
Joseph A. Gilles
Carol Murphy
Anshell J. Boggs
David Vidovich
Deborah Alleyne
Daniel Brettler
Sheila Small
Director of Employee Benefits and Services
Vice President of Underwriting
Client Manager, Notional Brokerage Practice
Vice President, Head of Underwriting Support
Executive Vice President, Agency Markets
Head of Midwest Casualty
Director, Risk Management
VP of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Senior Vice President, Excess Workers Compensation
Practice Leader, Life Science and Technology
Assistant Treasurer of Risk Management & Insurance
Susquehanna International Group, LLG
Travelers
Marsh
Munich Re America
Liberty Mutual Group
Aon Brokerage Group
National Basketball Association
Tasty Baking Company
ACE, USA
Conner Strong Companies, Inc.
Verizon
Fall 2010
Ken Rado
Debbie Rodgers
Dave Suchsland
Dave Brennan
Steve Finkelstein
Pina C. Albo
Roger Fell
Dave Bradford
Edward S. Katersky
Ron Borys
Director of Risk Management and Planning
Vice President, Global Risk Management
Office Practice Leader for Retirement
Zone VP, Employee Benefit Sales & Service Group
Lead Actuary, Ocean Marine
President, Munich America Reinsurance Division
Managing Director
Editor-In-Chief
Assistant Vice President, Risk Management
Vice President
Insurance Services Office
Aramark
Towers Watson
MetLife
Travelers
Munich Re America
Marsh
Advisen Ltd.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Aon Risk Services
Spring 2011
Lisa Zimmaro
John Crable
Patrick Kinney
Dave G. Rogers
Matt Kletzli
Allen Koski, CEBS
James Epting, Jr, CIC
Kevin McDermott
Steven A. Odell, CIC
Director of Risk Management and Insurance
Senior Vice President,
President, Field Management
Vice President Risk and Insurance Management
Vice President, Executive Liability
Vice President, Eastern Division
Branch Manager
Senior Vice President & Business Unit Leader
Chief Executive Officer
Temple University
Corporate Synergies
Travelers
AXA Financial
Chartis
CIGNA
Burns & Wilcox
Munich Re America
Odell Studner
Fall 2011
Decker Youngman,CPCU Chief Recruiting Officer
A.Peter Prinsen, Esq., CPCU, RPLU, ASLI, AIC Vice President and General Counsel
David Oberkircher
Principal
Kent Lonsdale
Philadelphia Metropolitan Area President
Chris McGovern
Senior Vice President National Specialty Programs Leader
Behram Dinshaw
Senior Vice President Business Intelligence & Analytics
Lou Ann Layton
Managing Director FINPRO Practice Leader
Mary Harrington, ARM Director of Risk Management
Michael Phillipus, ARM Director of Insurance and Risk Managemet
Russell Johnston
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Gwen Muse-Evans
Chief Risk Officer, Credit Portfolio Management
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Brown & Brown Inc.
The Graham Company
Trion
Gallagher Benefits Services
All Risks, Ltd.
Travelers
Marsh
Subaru of America, Inc.
ATP Oil & Gas Corp.
Chartis
Fannie Mae
SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
SCHEDULE OF PAST SPEAKERS
Spring 2012
Brad Smith, FSA, MAAA President
Sunny Cutler
Vice President, Health and Benefits Consulting
Cassidy Starkey
Senior Claims Consultant
Mary Breighner
Vice President, Global Practice Leader
Henry Schramm
Chief Underwriting Officer
Ed O’Malley
Practice Leader
Tim Casey
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Victoria Martin
Chief Diversity Officer
Chris Schwyter
Senior Vice President
Jen Ughetta, SPHR, SHRM Head of Talent Management and Development
Society Of Actuaries
Aon-Hewitt
The Graham Company
FM Global
Ace Group
Gallagher Benefit Services
Conner Strong
Chartis
Willis
Munich Re
Fall 2012
Charles H. Lydecker, CPCU, CIC, AIM President of Retail Operations
Marc J. Armstrong
Managing Principal
Mike Scrudato, ARe Head of Cross Platform Collaboration
William E. Cunningham, Jr. Executive Vice President of Business Insurance
Marybeth Gray
Senior Consultant
Marlene Ibsen
Vice President of Community Relations
Marty Irons
Vice President of Technical Development
Gloria Watson
Global Head of Insurance Strategy
John Crable
Senior Vice President
Kelly Pustizzi
Vice President
Patricia Haines
Senior Vice President of Benefits
Paul Evans
National Sales Leader and East Zone Practice Leader
Brown & Brown
Aon Risk Solutions
Munich Re
Travelers
Trion
Travelers
The Graham Company
Chartis
Corporate Synergies
Corporate Synergies
Board of Pensions - Presbyterian Church
Marsh
Spring 2013
Peter Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Institutes
Daniel Kugler
Assistant Treasurer, Risk Management
Snap-On Incorporated
Matthew Mosher, FCAS, MAAA Senior Vice President and Chief Rating Officer
A.M. Best Company
Adeola Adele
Senior Vice President, US Employment Practices Liability Leader Marsh
Dina Daniele, CPCU Vice President of Marketing
The Graham Company
Amy Laverock
Global Health and Benefits Strategic Solutions Leader
Mercer
Kevin Westrope
President
Westrope
Hank Watkins
President
Lloyd’s North America
Bonnie Boone
Senior Vice President, Healthcare Solutions
Alliant Insurance Services
Jennifer DuToit
Consulting Actuary, Healthcare Analytics
Gallagher Benefit Services
Sue Schick
Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania and Delaware
United Healthcare
Fall 2013
Karen Schmitt, FCAS, MAAA, FCIA, CERA
President
Maiden Re
Dan Rachfalsky, FSA, MAAA
Vice President, Actuarial
Independence Blue Cross
Bill Reindl
Corporate Health Exchange Executive, East Region
Aon Hewitt
John Sherlock
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Lester Morales
Chief Growth Officer, Human Capital Practice
Willis
Thomas Kunkel
President, Bond & Financial Products
Travelers
Betty Coulter
Director of Risk Management & Insurance
UNC Charlotte
Ken Phelan
Chief Risk Officer
RBS Americas
Mark Freedman, FSA, MAAA
Principal
Ernst & Young
Pam Rogers
Vice President, Enterprise Risk & Insurance Management Weight Watchers
David Bidmead
Chief Executive Officer
Marsh USA
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
SCHEDULE OF PAST SPEAKERS
Spring 2014
Noelle Codispoti
Behram Dinshaw, FCAS
Mark Bove
Scott Johsnson
Jack Burke, FSA, MAAA
Barbara Russo
Kirk Czonstka
Eric Hutcherson
Dianne Salter
Molly Minardi
Executive Director
Assistant Treasurer, Risk Management
Senior Research Meteorologist
Vice President, Account Management
Principal, Consulting Actuary
EVP, Head of International Programs
Private Health Care Exchange Lead
Managing Director, Human Resources Leader,
Executive Vice President,
Director of Underwriting and Operations
Gamma Iota Sigma
Travelers
Munich Reinsurance
UnitedHealthcare
Milliman
Zurich
Mercer
Marsh
Jefferson Health System
Trion
Fall 2014
Scott Greico
Seth Williams
Jay Benet
Dale Thatcher
Bruce Richards
Peter Vogt, FSA, MAAA
Anshell Boggs
Michael Archer
Jeff Vernor
Tony McIntyre
Chris Duncan
Peter Hahn
President of Middle Markets
District Attorney
Vice Chairman/CFO
Chief Financial Officer
Head of Retiree Exchange
EVP, COO
Vice President of Risk Management
Senior Consultant/Leader, Client Solutions Group
Director of Global Operational Risk
Area President
Chief Growth Officer
Head of Predictive Analytics
Hanover
City of Philadelphia
Travelers
Selective Insurance
Mercer
Axis Insurance
NBA
Towers Watson
Russell Investments
Arthur J. Gallagher
EPIC Brokers
Zurich North America
Spring 2015
Leah Spivey, CPCU
Joseph Clark
Sim Segal, FSA, CERA
Bruce Fell, FCAS, CERA
Tom Belmont
Errol Cramer FSA, MAAA
Janice Abraham
Michael Joachim
Bob O’Leary
Peter Kilmartin, JD
Head of Business Run-Off Operations
Senior Vice President, Personal Lines
President
Principal and P&C Actuarial Practice Leader
Area President, Mid-Atlantic Region
President
President & CEO
Senior Vice President, Claim Field Management
CEO & President
Partner & Client Solutions Leader
Munich Reinsurance America
Willis
SimErgy Consulting
Deloitte Consulting , LLC.
Gallagher Benefits Services
Society of Actuaries
United Educators
Travelers
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Mercer
Fall 2015
Dawn Houpt, CPCU, ARM
Randy Jouben
Roger Fell, CPCU, ARM
John Glomb
Robert McCarty
Jim Blaney
Sean Genden
Marya Propis
Jennifer Santiago
Julie Bartl
Cheryl Jez
Vice President of Claims
Risk Manager
Managing Director
EVP, Chief Underwriting Officer
Area President, Mid-Atlantic Region
CEO, Human Capital Practice
International Business Insurance Segment Lead
Head of Distribution Management
Director of Insurance
President, Benefits
Regional Practice Leader
The Graham Company
Five Guys Enterprises, LLC.
Marsh USA
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Gallagher Benefits Services
Willis North America
Travelers
Lexington Insurance Co. (AIG)
Novartis Corporation
Johnson, Kendall & Johnson
Reliance Standard Life Insurance
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GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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SPRING 2016 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
OUR MISSION:

The purpose of Gamma Iota Sigma is to encourage,
establish, and enhance the professionalism of students in
the Risk Management, Healthcare Risk Management, and
Actuarial Science programs.

The Sigma Chapter recognizes that it is imperative for
students to supplement their technical knowledge from the
classroom with participation at professional industry events.

Dozens of professional and career development events are
offered throughout the semester to help you learn to
function in a professional setting.
ENHANCING THE PROFESSIONALISM OF OUR MEMBERS:

Weekly Enrichment Workshops designed to educate on the career and
intern opportunities, improve skills, and learn about various aspects of
the industry.

Active involvement with Professional Societies to introduce and
improve students’ connection to the industry.

Professional Development Team dedicated to ensuring the success of
our students through Etiquette and Interview Skills Workshops, Mock
Interviews.

H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series allows students to
learn from industry professionals about current industry trends and
personal insights which have allowed these speakers to become successful.
INDUSTRY TO CAMPUS:

When choosing an internship or a full-time position, you
should be asking yourself many questions. Do I want to intern
or work full-time as a broker, an underwriter, or an actuary?
Property and casualty or benefits? Philadelphia or New York?
In order to help students make this decision, the Sigma Chapter
brings industry representatives to Temple to talk to you about
different opportunities in their organization.

You will be notified about company names and the dates of
these events as they become available.

If you have any questions about attending these meetings, please
contact Michael McGuire at Michael.t.mcguire@temple.edu.
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RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE WORKSHOPS
Friday, January 22, 2016 – BA 2101/RMI3682 Orientation
The BA 2101/RMI 3682 Orientation will teach you about the requirements and responsibilities that
coincide with each class. Individual committees will also be discussed, and members will have the
opportunity to sign up for one of these committees.
Friday, January 29, 2016 – Intern Presentations I
The “Intern Presentations” feature students’ presentations on their summer internships. It is important
to get the facts from a third party in addition to the company's information when considering that
company's offer. Students will discuss their responsibilities as interns, the perks and drawbacks of the
intern programs, and how they got their internships followed by an evaluation of their overall
experience. There will also be plenty of time for the presenters to answer questions that members might
have. Do not miss this workshop if you want to be prepared for the internship reception.
Friday, February 5, 2016 - How to Prepare for the RMI Graduating Student Reception
The “How to Prepare for the RMI Graduating Student Reception” will help Risk Management majors
choose the best strategy during their career reception. This workshop is MANDATORY for any student
who plans to attend the Risk Management and Insurance Graduating Student Reception, as it will discuss
what they can expect at this reception. If this is your first time attending a reception, or even if it isn’t, this
is not a workshop to miss.
Friday, February 12, 2016 – Intern Presentations II
The “Intern Presentations” feature students’ presentations on their summer internships. It is important
to get the facts from a third party in addition to the company's information when considering that
company's offer. Students will discuss their responsibilities as interns, the perks and drawbacks of the
intern programs, and how they got their internships followed by an evaluation of their overall
experience. There will also be plenty of time for the presenters to answer questions that members might
have. Do not miss this workshop if you want to be prepared for the internship reception.
Friday, February 19, 2016 – Career Paths in Property & Casualty Insurance
Michael Pettinelli (Aramark, Class of 2006) and David DiBello (ACE, Class of 2006) will discuss the
different career paths in the Property & Casualty arena. This workshop will help students differentiate a
career in the Employee Benefits and Property/Casualty fields, also noting the differences between
insurers and brokers..
Friday, March 11, 2016 – Insurance Ethics
Everett Randall, CPCU is a Senior Vice President at The Institutes, and will presenting about the
importance of ethics in the Risk Management field, as well as potential consequences for not following
the strict code of ethics.
Friday, March 18, 2016 – RMI/AS Joint Workshop: Networking 101
“Networking 101” features industry professionals offering students advice on effective ways to network.
By attending this workshop, students will be better prepared for various networking opportunities—
whether it be a career reception or lunch following the weekly speaker series, this workshop will benefit
students both now and in the future.
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Friday, March 25, 2016- Intern Presentations III
The “Intern Presentations” feature students’ presentations on their summer internships. It is important
to get the facts from a third party in addition to the company's information when considering that
company's offer. Students will discuss their responsibilities as interns, the perks and drawbacks of the
intern programs, and how they got their internships followed by an evaluation of their overall
experience. There will also be plenty of time for the presenters to answer questions that members might
have. Do not miss this workshop if you want to be prepared for the internship reception.
Friday, April 1, 2016– RMI/AS Joint Workshop: Reinsurance Review
The “Reinsurance Review” workshop, led by Chip Krauss from Munich Re, will explore the complex
nature of reinsurance for both underwriters and actuaries. Learn about the job opportunities available to
those involved in reinsurance, and the impact of reinsurance or retrocession on the traditional insurance
industry. Chip will explain the difference between Facultative and Treaty Reinsurance as well as touching
on Proportional & Non-proportional Reinsurance.
Friday, April 8, 2016– Professional Designations
The CPCU and CEBS designations are two of the most popular and well-regarded designations in the
insurance industry. This workshop will discuss the process for attaining this designation. In addition, we
will also hear from individuals who have passed some of these exams.
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ACTUARIAL SCIENCE WORKSHOPS
Friday, January 22, 2016 – BA 2101/RMI3682 Orientation
The BA 2101/RMI 3682 Orientation will teach you about the requirements and responsibilities that
coincide with each class. Individual committees will also be discussed, and members will have the
opportunity to sign up for one of these committees.
Friday, January 29, 2016 – Exam Passers Panel
Actuarial students will discuss their experiences taking actuarial exams. This interactive workshop will
offer helpful advice regarding study materials, strategies, and other useful tips. It is especially helpful
for underclassmen who are still beginning the exam process.
Friday, February 5, 2016 - Intern Presentations I
The “Intern Presentations” feature students’ presentations on their summer internships. It is
important to get the facts from a third party in addition to the company's information when
considering that company's offer. Students will discuss their responsibilities as interns, the perks and
drawbacks of the intern programs, and how they got their internships followed by an evaluation of
their overall experience. There will also be plenty of time for the presenters to answer questions that
members might have. Do not miss this workshop if you want to be prepared for the internship
reception.
Friday, February 12, 2016 – Bonnie Averbach Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series
The first installment of the Bonnie Averbach Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series features Jeremy
Brown—President Elect of the Society of Actuaries. Jerry will discuss his upcoming role as the
President of the Society of Actuaries and how the society is relevant to our members. Jerry has over
thirty years of experience in the insurance industry and will provide valuable insight to our members as
they begin preparing to enter the working world and possibly pursue a designation with the SOA.
Friday, February 19, 2016 – Young Alumni Panel
The panel will feature Viktor Antonius, ASA, MAAA (Class of 2012), Michael Cook (Class of 2011),
and Xinyue (Sherry) Jiang, ASA, MAAA (Class of 2012). Our young alumni panel will answer student
questions about the transition from college to full-time work, professional exams, and many other
exciting topics. The young alumni provide a unique perspective to students and can offer tips and
tricks that will help our members succeed while at Temple and after graduation.
Friday, March 11, 2016 – Bonnie Averbach Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series
The first installment of the Bonnie Averbach Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series features Mary Miller
—President Elect of the American Academy of Actuaries. Mary will discuss her role as the President of
the American Academy of Actuaries and how the society is relevant to our members. Mary has many
years of experience in the insurance industry and will provide valuable insight to our members as they
begin preparing to enter the working world and hopefully achieve membership in the American
Academy of Actuaries.
Friday, March 18, 2016 – RMI/AS Joint Workshop: Networking 101
“Networking 101” features industry professionals offering students advice on effective ways to
network. By attending this workshop, students will be better prepared for various networking
opportunities—whether it be a career reception or lunch following the weekly speaker series, this
workshop will benefit students both now and in the future.
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Friday, March 25, 2016- Basic Excel Training
This workshop will cover basic excel techniques that students will be using during their summer
internships. It will give members the opportunity to learn relevant excel tips that will allow them to
seamlessly transition into their internship roles.
Friday, April 1, 2016– RMI/AS Joint Workshop: Reinsurance Review
The “Reinsurance Review” workshop, led by Chip Krauss from Munich Re, will explore the complex
nature of reinsurance for both underwriters and actuaries. Learn about the job opportunities available to
those involved in reinsurance, and the impact of reinsurance or retrocession on the traditional insurance
industry. Chip will explain the difference between Facultative and Treaty Reinsurance as well as touching
on Proportional & Non-proportional Reinsurance.
Friday, April 8, 2016– Advanced Excel Training
This will be a continuation of the Basic Excel Training workshop, further building on the techniques that
were taught previously. Being right before students begin internships, these advanced formulas and
shortcuts will allow students to be a step ahead of the competition.
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
In the risk management, insurance, and actuarial science industries, professional societies are vital
to professional growth. These societies help professionals gain knowledge of the industry,
network and connect with peers, and keep on top of news affecting the industry. Members of
Gamma Iota Sigma are strongly encouraged to participate in these professional meetings. If you
have any questions about attending these meetings, please contact Peter Shen at
peter.shen@temple.edu
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
CHARTERED PROPERTY CASUALTY UNDERWRITERS
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society is a community of credentialed property and
casualty insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education.
The Society's nearly 25,000 members hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation,
which requires passing rigorous undergraduate- and graduate-level examinations, meeting experience
requirements, and agreeing to be bound by a strict code of professional ethics.

When you pay dues for Gamma Iota Sigma, you have the opportunity to receive free student membership
to RIMS
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Meetings will be announced throughout the semester.
DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER
RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Mission Statement: Through education, intern sponsorship program and influencing legislation
and regulation at the federal and state levels, our mission is to foster an
environment of diversity and professionalism to nurture growth for the insurance
and risk management professional.
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When you pay dues for Gamma Iota Sigma, you have the opportunity to receive free student membership
to RIMS
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Meetings will be announced throughout the semester.
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
PENJERDEL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION (PEBA)
For over 30 years, PEBA has been the association of choice for the Delaware Valley's benefits and
compensation professional. Founded by a local benefits professionals looking to expand the education
opportunities for benefits professionals in the Delaware valley, PEBA has expanded over the years to have over
1,000 members to meet the educational needs of benefits and compensation professionals. PEBA’s mission is
to provide educational programming, professional development, and networking opportunities for its members.
PEBA offers 14 morning education programs a year, networking events, and several special, industry specific
events throughout the year, such as PEBA’s Annual Forum. PEBA welcomes practitioners from all experience
levels to join the organization, and take an active part in creating a stronger PEBA.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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SIGMA CHAPTER
PROFESSIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE, AND
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FRATERNITY
2015-2016 RESUME BOOK
DEPARTMENT OF
RISK, INSURANCE AND HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
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THE ROAD TO THE RESUME BOOK
The Sigma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma sponsors annual resume books for both graduating seniors interested
in full-time employment and internship candidates seeking summer internships. GIS mails these recruiting tools
to over 100 United States firms with an emphasis on companies within our tri-state area. These companies use
the resume book as a means to select candidates for internships and full time positions.
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 The Mock Interview is set up very similar to a real business interview. Students will be
videotaped and interviewed by an industry consultant. At the conclusion of the interview, the
student and interviewer will view the tape. The student will receive a personalized one-on-one
critique of his or her interview skills.
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BA 2101
As a required part of the Fox School of Business and Management curriculum, students must complete BA 2101. In
response to the high demand for this course, Gamma Iota Sigma has been asked to give its members the opportunity to
receive credit for BA 2101 through fulfillment of the Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Development activities. The
activities include those which are required to be in the Gamma Iota Sigma Resume Book in addition to the completion of a
“Getting Started” workshop hosted by CSPD.
BA 2101 Requirements with Gamma Iota Sigma
1. Be a dues paid member for the 2015-2016 School Year
2. Attend the Weekly Speaker Series, held every Wednesday during the free period, and complete a critical listening sheet
3. Join one of the six committees in Gamma Iota Sigma and attend their meetings, held every other Monday during the
business free period
4. Complete “The Road to the Resume Book” Requirements

Professional Photograph on Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Etiquette Workshop (once per academic year)
 The following must be completed in order:

Interview Skills Workshop (once per academic year)

Resume Review

Mock Interview
5. Attend a “Getting Started” workshop hosted by CSPD, or provide proof of CSPD certification to the Professional
Development Team
BA 2101 Grading System
1. Students are permitted to miss one Wednesday Speaker Series meeting and one committee meeting without
it affecting the grade for the course. For every meeting (Wednesday Speaker Series and committee) a student
misses beyond what is permitted, the final grade will be reduced by a fraction of a letter grade. For example,
if a student misses one meeting beyond what is permitted and is otherwise in good standing, the course
grade will be reduced to an A-. Not completing a critical listening sheet counts as missing a Wednesday
meeting.
2. If a student does not complete all of the five steps in the “Road to the Resume Book,” the final grade will be
lowered by one whole letter grade for each missed step.
3. If a student fails to attend a “Getting Started” workshop OR provide proof of CSPD certification to the
Professional Development Team, the final grade will be lowered by one whole letter grade.
To be enrolled in BA 2101 through GIS students must fill out a Registration
form at the first organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 and
fill out a Contract at the MANDATORY BA 2101/RMI 3682 Registration
meeting on Friday, January 22, 2016
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RMI 3682
The department has created an independent study course that rewards students for continuing to professionally develop
themselves through Gamma Iota Sigma. This course is a one-credit independent study, and does not satisfy any specific major
requirements. RMI 3682 is available for both RMI and Actuarial Science majors!
RMI 3682 Requirements with Gamma Iota Sigma
1. Prerequisite: Completion of BA 2101 either in a formal classroom setting OR through Gamma Iota Sigma
2. Be a dues paid member for the 2015-2016 Academic Year
3. Attend the Weekly Speaker Series, held every Wednesday during the free period, and complete a critical listening sheet
4. Participate in one of our Community Service Events put together by the Community Affairs Team
RMI 3682 Grading System
1. Students are permitted to miss one Wednesday Speaker Series meeting without it affecting the grade for the
course. For every meeting (Wednesday Speaker Series and committee) a student misses beyond what is permitted,
the final grade will be reduced by a fraction of a letter grade. For example, if a student misses one meeting
beyond what is permitted and is otherwise in good standing, the course grade will be reduced to an A-. Not
completing a critical listening sheet counts as missing a Wednesday meeting.
2. If a student does not attend one of Gamma Iota Sigma’s Community Service Events, the final grade will be
lowered by one whole letter grade.
To be enrolled in BA 2101 through GIS students must fill out a Registration form
at the first organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 and fill out a
Contract at the MANDATORY BA 2101/RMI 3682 Registration meeting on
Friday, January 22, 2016
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COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Community Affairs Team is dedicated to planning and executing community service
events that improve our university as well as the surrounding community. The Community
Affairs team has previously coordinated and participated in events with Philabundance,
Neighborhood Bike Works, Temple University Gardens, Greater Philadelphia Cares and the
Philadelphia Brewery.
RMI 3682 COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS
FOR PETE’S SAKE 16TH ANNUAL BEACH BALL GALA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 5:00PM-12:00AM
For Pete’s Sake enables cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen,
deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite
vacations. Our members will be helping out with the auction, which is one of the
biggest fundraisers for For Pete’s Sake. Students will be table spotters and
identify bidders in the crowd and take down information from the winners.
Students will also help out with other logistics of the event prior to the auction.
GIFT OF LIFE FAMILY HOME COOK HEROES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016 4:00-6:30PM
Groups of 10 individuals maximum can provide, prepare (on or off site) and
serve a meal for our transplant families. Groups are only required to bring the
ingredients for the meal. The Family House will provide all the tools you’ll
need to prepare the meal in our fully-equipped kitchen complete with 4 ovens,
stoves, microwaves, and sinks. We will also provide plates, platters, utensils,
etc. Gamma Iota Sigma will be responsible for purchasing and transporting all
food so volunteers DO NOT have to supply anything for this event.
GIFT OF LIFE FAMILY HOME COOK HEROES—BRUNCH
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 8:00-10:30AM
Groups of 10 individuals maximum can provide, prepare (on or off site) and serve a
meal for our transplant families. Groups are only required to bring the ingredients for
the meal. The Family House will provide all the tools you’ll need to prepare the meal
in our fully-equipped kitchen complete with 4 ovens, stoves, microwaves, and sinks.
We will also provide plates, platters, utensils, etc. Gamma Iota Sigma will be
responsible for purchasing and transporting all food so volunteers DO NOT have to
supply anything for this event.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
RMI 3682 COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS CLEANUP
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 9:00-11:30AM
On September 11, 2013, Mayor Michael A. Nutter launched the
Philadelphia Education Supplies Fund, a new multi-year fundraising
campaign to provide funds to schools within the City in order to purchase
supplemental classroom supplies, including workbooks, paper, pens and
pencils. The Love Run had 10,000 runners in its first year in 2014. We will
help out in every way possible on the race day, handing out water, helping
with registration, and cheering on runners.
PHILLY LOVE RUN HALF MARATHON
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 2:30PM-8:00PM
On September 11, 2013, Mayor Michael A. Nutter launched the Philadelphia
Education Supplies Fund, a new multi-year fundraising campaign to provide
funds to schools within the City in order to purchase supplemental classroom
supplies, including workbooks, paper, pens and pencils. The Love Run had
10,000 runners in its first year in 2014. We will help out in every way
possible on the race day, handing out water, helping with registration, and
cheering on runners.
BE THE MATCH RUN-WALK
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 7:00AM-12:00PM
For patients with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and
lymphoma or other life-threatening diseases, a cure exists – a marrow
transplant. We lead the fight to advance the science of transplant, support
patients at every step of their journey and empower people to give the
greatest gift of all – the gift of life.’ Event day volunteers are needed for a
few hours on the day of the event. As an event day volunteer you will be
scheduled to work in one of the following areas – course marshals,
information, parking, refreshments, registration, set up, start/finish line,
tear down, volunteer check in, or water stops.
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Dear Members:
As a fraternal organization, we must do our part in giving unto
one another, as we have been given many gifts of joy, laughter,
and success. Each of us owes part of our future prosperity to
the community, so we at the Sigma Chapter of Gamma Iota
Sigma should recognize this important fact. Giving back to the
community is not only an important thought, but a vital action
which will help shape the future of everybody’s world, not just
our own.
Throughout the 2015-2016 Academic Year, the Sigma
Chapter will be hosting several events, social activities, and
fundraising functions aimed at giving back to our very own
Temple family. The Sigma Chapter would like to proudly
announce that BRAVE HEARTS FOR STRONG MINDS
will be the recipient of the Sigma Chapter’s year-long fund
raising efforts.
Thank you for your generosity,
The Sigma Chapter
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2015-2016 CHARITY OF CHOICE
Sigma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma is proud to announce our 2015-2016
academic year Charity of Choice, Brave Hearts for Strong Minds. Brave
Hearts for Strong Minds raises money for children who have lost an income
earning parent and donate to their education funds. Inspired by the late Tom
Reilly, we provide families with the support they need to bear the financial
aspect of education.
Children who have lost a parent face immense and lasting emotional and
social hurdles. One of the key struggles for families that have lost a loved one
is the ability to provide for the children’s education. Reflecting on Tom’s
compassion and friendship, our organization came up with a way to provide
opportunities for children in need.
Our model is a pay-it-forward network, asking that those families who receive
these opportunities help to create opportunities for future recipient families.
They do so by working with us to help organize and run future events which
benefit other families who have experienced similar loss in their life.
Last academic year, Sigma Chapter pledged to raise $10,000 for Brave Hearts
for Strong Minds, and exceeded our goal by raising $11,200. Due to the
incredible impact we had on these children, the Sigma Chapter has decided to
partner with Brave Hearts for Strong Minds again this year. However, this
year’s charity goal for Brave Hearts for Strong Minds has been raised to
$15,000.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
As a full time student, it can be quite difficult to balance your classes, work, and a personal life all at once.
Gamma Iota Sigma recognizes the importance of balance by providing its members with opportunities to
socialize, get to know one another and have fun!
WELCOME BACK RECEPTION
ALTER HALL, 7TH FLOOR
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 12-12:50PM
The Welcome Back Reception will be an informal
gathering to help introduce our new members to
some of the other members and officers in Gamma
Iota Sigma. New and former members will learn
about the programs offered by the Sigma Chapter,
the benefits of becoming a member, and have the
chance to network with their peers.
KARAOKE NIGHT
MAXI’S PIZZA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016
8:00PM-11:00PM
Join us for a night of fun and music as Gamma takes
over Maxi’s Karaoke night! All members (21+) are
encouraged to try out their singing skills during this
fun event!
TWENTY-NINTH SEMIANNUAL GAMMA GAMES
PEARSON HALL 144
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016
5:30PM-8:00PM
Come join your fellow members in our signature social
event, Gamma Games. Randomly selected teams will compete in a variety of activities such as tug of war, dodgeball,
and many other fun events. With over 100 members in
attendance, Gamma Games is great way to have fun and
meet members.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
As a full time student, it can be quite difficult to balance your classes, work, and a personal life all at once.
Gamma Iota Sigma recognizes the importance of balance by providing its members with opportunities to
socialize, get to know one another and have fun!
CHARITY AUCTION
THE DRAUGHT HORSE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016
5:30PM-8:30PM
The Sigma Chapter will hold its Annual Charity Auction at The Draught
Horse Pub. In the name of charity and good fun; officers and members
have volunteered to be auctioned off, as well as a few surprises from our
faculty. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Sigma Chapter's
2015-2016 Charity of Choice, Brave Hearts for Strong Minds! **You
DO NOT need to be 21 to attend this event.**
FOX’S GOT TALENT
STUDENT CENTER ROOM 200B
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016
7:30-10:30PM
Come join and perhaps perform in Fox's Got Talent, hosted by Gamma
Iota Sigma. This event features Fox students showing their (hidden) talents and offers a great way to socialize and have fun with your fellow
classmates while discovering what Fox students are really all about!
KARAOKE NIGHT PART 2
MAXI’S PIZZA
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
8:00PM-11:00PM
Join us for a night of fun and music as Gamma takes
over Maxi’s Karaoke night! All members (21+) are
encouraged to try out their singing skills during this
fun event!
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COMMITTEES
Committees are charged with various projects and are responsible for effective and efficient
execution of these projects. Committees meet every other Monday on the dates indicated on the
following pages.
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COMMITTEES
Committees include Community Affairs, Risk Management & Insurance Career Development,
Actuarial Science Career Development, Employee Benefits Career Development, Math
Competition, and Student Affairs. The following pages describe the specifics of committees and
the exciting activities they help make a success.
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Actuarial Science Career Development Committee
The Actuarial Science Career Development Committee will use an organized approach
to help actuarial students make the transition from academia to the professional world.
The purpose of the Actuarial Science Career Development Committee is to develop
committee members’ current industry knowledge and professional skills. We will have
a series of actuarial professionals come and speak with members about the industry in
general and their actuarial work in particular, and reserve time for helpful Q&A.
Following the presentations, members will have the opportunity to attend a networking
luncheon with the guest speaker.
Meeting Dates
Time: 12:00-12:50
Alter Hall 031
(Auditorium)
February 1, 2016
February 15, 2016
March 7, 2016
March 21, 2016
April 4, 2016
The dates of our guest speakers and topics of each presentation are below:
Monday, February 1, 2016 – Reena Shanker,(Class of 2011) is an Actuarial Analyst at Chubb. Reena will
discuss her role in the reserves unit at Chubb, formerly ACE Group, as well as her transition from Temple to the
working world. She graduated from Temple University in 2011 with a double major in Actuarial Science & Risk
Management and previously worked in catastrophe modeling and reinsurance pricing at Guy Carpenter.
Monday, February 15, 2016 – Jason Goldstein, ASA, MAAA is a Financial Advisor for 1847 Financial.Jason
will discuss his position as a financial advisor with 1847 Financial, a division of Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company. Jason will provide an interesting perspective for our students about his non-traditional actuarial role and
over 10 years of experience in the industry.
Monday, March 7, 2016 – Graeme Thornton (Class of 2014), Francesca Betts, and Michael Colon are
retirement consultants at Willis Towers Watson. They will discuss various roles in retirement based actuarial group,
while focusing specifically on their roles at Willis Towers Watson. Many actuarial students commonly misrepresent
retirement as a dying field when in fact it is thriving.
Monday, March 21, 2016 – Joe Milicia, FCAS, MAAA (Class of 2007) is a senior consultant at Willis Towers
Watson. Joe will dicuss his role in the Property & Casualty group at Willis Towers Watson in Philadelphia. Joe has
worked in many areas of the business since graduation and has extensive experience in property and casualty
claims reserving for Bermuda based captive insurance companies.
Monday, April 4, 2016 – Usamah Rashid, ASA, MAAA (Class of 2011) is a senior actuarial associate at PwC.
Usamah will discuss his role as a Healthcare Consultant at PwC with a focus on how the Affordable Care Act has
impacted the industry as a whole. In his time at PwC Usamah has learned to adapt quickly due to the unprecented
reform brought about by the ACA
Timothy D. Ellis
Vice President of
Career Development
timothy.ellis@temple.edu
Nicolino Ellis
Peter Shen
Director of
Career Development
nicolino.ellis@temple.edu
Director of
Career Development
Peter.shen@temple.edu
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RMI Employee Benefits Career Development Committee
The Employee Benefits Career Development Committee aims to enhance the
professionalism of Risk Management and Insurance students and assist them in their
transition in becoming industry professionals. The purpose of this committee is to
provide members with exposure and a holistic perspective of the employee benefits
field. We conduct an alumni speaker series that highlights the various positions in
brokerage, consulting, and underwriting professions. Following the presentations,
members will have the opportunity to attend a networking luncheon with the guest
speakers.
Meeting Dates
Time: 12:00-12:50
Speakman Hall 112
February 1, 2016
February 15, 2016
March 7, 2016
March 21, 2016
April 4, 2016
The dates of our guest speakers and topics of each presentation are below:
Monday, February 1, 2016 – Steve Nonnemaker is a Strategic Benefits Advisor for Brown & Brown. He will
discuss the basics of his career and the types of tasks he performs on a daily basis. He will talk about his experience
in the Risk Management and Insurance program at Temple University and explain the role of a Strategic Benefits
Advisor.
Monday, February 15, 2016 – Lisa Suarez (Class of 2009) is an Underwriter for Trion Group. She will talk
about the unique risks she analyzes as an underwriter, and some challenges she has faced over the past year.
Monday, March 7, 2016 – Paul Kang (Class of 2009) is an Associate Consultant for Conner Strong &
Buckelew. Paul Kang will discuss the day-to-day activities he performs as an Associate Consultant in Data
Analytics at Conner Strong & Buckelew. He will also share his experience when he was a student at Temple
University and provide current students with advice. Students will gain an idea of what to expect if working in one
area of employee benefits.
Monday, March 21, 2016 – Michael Bradley (Class of 2014) is an underwriting senior associate for Cigna.
Michael will discuss his rotational training program, and the benefits that such a program can have for someone
starting in the industry.
Monday, April 4, 2016 – Alex Kleban (Class of 2014) is a senior health associate for Buck Consultants. Alex
will discuss the transition from college to the consulting world, and mention some challenges that he faced during
his first two years at Buck.
Shannon Nolan
Julia Riccardi
Vice President of
Career Development
MW 3:00-4:30pm
shannon.nolan@temple.edu
Director of
Career Development
MW 3:00-4:30pm
julia.riccardi@temple.edu
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RMI Property/Casualty Career Development Committee
The Risk Management and Insurance Property & Casualty Career Development
Committee aims to provide members with exposure to various career paths in the
Property & Casualty industry, which helps them apply and expand upon the knowledge
and skills they have learned in their Risk Management and Insurance classes. To
accomplish this goal, the Committee provides members with speakers from five
different areas of the Property & Casualty industry, as well as unique networking
opportunities with young industry professionals. .
The dates of our guest speakers and topics of each presentation are below:
Meeting Dates
Time: 12:00-12:50
Alter Hall 033
February 1, 2016
February 15, 2016
March 7, 2016
March 21, 2016
April 4, 2016
Monday, February 1, 2016 – James Bankhead (Class of 2009) and Benjamin Zook (Class of 2010) are senior
underwriters for ACE Group. The two underwriters from Chubb (formerly the ACE Group) will be presenting on
what information is needed to effectively underwrite professional risk. They will also be speaking about the VW
scandal and how that has an impact on the underwriting policy.
Monday, February 15, 2016 – Mike Tracy (Class of 2011) is an Assistant VP for All Risks, Ltd. Mike will be
speaking on what it is like being an excess and surplus broker. He will bring in the global aspect and the various
challenges that they face operating over such a large span.
Monday, March 7, 2016 – Martin Leicht (Class of 2014) is in the FINPRO Practice for Marsh. Marty will be
discussing the emerging cyber risks and how a global broker like Marsh is approaching it. He is one of the leaders in
Marsh's cyber practice and will have great insight.
Monday, March 21, 2016 – Tim McDermott (Class of 2011) is an Insurance Programs Underwriter for Munich
Re America. Tim will be talking about the differences in underwriting for a reinsurance company compared to a
standard carrier. He also will be touching on the difference in writing for facultative policies compared to treaty.
Monday, April 4, 2016 – Martin Hershy (Class of 2009) is an Account Executive for Lockton Companies. Martin
will be talking about the challenge of working for a global insurance broker. He will also touch on how working for
a privately held broker differs from a publicly traded one.
Kyle O’Donnell
Director of RMI
Career Development
kyle.odonnell@temple.edu
Daniel Morgis
Director of RMI
Career Development
Daniel.morgis@temple.edu
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Community Affairs Committee
The Community Affairs Committee is charged with planning and
executing charitable and community activities for Gamma Iota Sigma.
Their purpose is to think of innovative ideas that the Sigma Chapter
members can do as an organization to help the less fortunate and give
back the community. Additionally, Community Affairs is responsible
raising money for our Charity of Choice, Brave Hearts for Strong Minds.
Claudia Stiles-Ennis
Vice President of
Community Affairs
claudia.stiles-ennis@temple.edu
Anuj D. Patel
Director of
Community Affairs
Anuj.d.patel@temple.edu
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Meeting Dates
Time: 12:00-12:50
Speakman 113
February 1, 2016
February 15, 2016
March 7, 2016
March 21, 2016
April 4, 2016
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GAMMA IOTA SIGMA
OFFICER DIRECTORY
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Richard Rosenbaum
President
richard.rosenbaum@temple.edu
Riana Schvarzman
Director of Alumni Affairs
riana.schvarzman@temple.edu
Brian Booth
Director of Alumni Affairs
Brian.booth@temple.edu
Carolyn Murset
Executive Vice President
carolyn.murset@temple.edu
Michael Ciccone, Jr.
Director of Alumni Affairs
michaelcicconejr@temple.edu
Richard Minford
Director of Alumni Affairs
richard.minford@temple.edu
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Colin Anderson
Vice President of Alumni Affairs
colinanderson@temple.edu
Stephen Popowski
Director of Alumni Affairs
Stephen.popowski@temple.edu
Timothy Ellis
Vice President of Actuarial
Science Career Development
Timothy.ellis@temple.edu
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Nicolino Ellis
Peter Shen
Qi An
Director of Actuarial Science
Career Development
Nicolino.ellis@temple.edu
Director of Actuarial Science
Career Development
Peter.shen@temple.edu
Director of Actuarial Science
Career Development
Qi.an@temple.edu
Shannon Nolan
Julia Riccardi
Kyle O’Donnell
Vice President of
RMI Career Development
Shannon.nolan@temple.edu
Daniel Morgis
Director of
RMI Career Development
Daniel.morgis@temple.edu
Director of
RMI Career Development
Julia.riccardi@temple.edu
Brenna Horan
Vice President of
Communications
Brenna.horan@temple.edu
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Director of
RMI Career Development
Kyle.odonnell@temple.edu
Amanda Wolfgang
Director of Communications
Amanda.wolfgang@temple.edu
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Claudia Stiles Ennis
Vice President of
Community Affairs
Claudia.stiles-ennis@temple.edu
Jamya Day
Director of Finance
Jamya.day@temple.edu
Andrew Donchez
Vice President of MIS
andrew .donchez@temple.edu
Anuj Patel
Director of
Community Affairs
anuj.d.patel@temple.edu
Mary Grace Sear
Director of Finance
gent.suka@temple.edu
Junjie Li
Director of MIS
Junjie.li@temple.edu
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Elizabeth Arbegast
Vice President of Finance
Elizabeth.arbegast@temple.edu
David Orsi
Director of Finance
David.orsi@temple.edu
Mary Makarishcheva
Director of MIS
Mariia.makarishcheva@temple.edu
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Julian Aldinger
Gent Suka
Kathryn Winkler
Vice President of
Professional Development
Julian.aldinger@temple.edu
Director of
Professional Development
Gent.suka@temple.edu
Director of
Professional Development
Kathryn.winkler@temple.edu
Xenia Cox
Nicole Komolov
Director of
Professional Development
Director of
Professional Development
Ian McConnell
Vice President of
Public Relations
Ian.mcconnell@temple.edu
Xenia.cox@temple.edu
Chi Nguyen
Director of
Public Relations
Chi.nguyen@temple.edu
Nicole.komolov@temple.edu
Joshua Greiner
Director of
Public Relations
Joshua.greiner@temple.edu
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Anthony Cianculli
Director of
Public Relations
acianculli@temple.edu
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Zachary Silva
Patrick Cohen
Veena Kanumalla
Director of
Public Relations
Zachary.silva@temple.edu
Head Secretary
Patrick.cohen@temple.edu
Assistant Secretary
Veena.kanumalla@temple.edu
Alyssa Breiner
Assistant Secretary
Alyssa.breiner@temple.edu
Austin Greisler
Vice President of Student Affairs
Austin.greisler@temple.edu
Elaine Adamsky
Director of Student Affairs
Elaine.adamsky@temple.edu
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Diane Luedtke, FSA
Assistant Advisor
Assistant Professor
diane.luedtke@temple.edu
Storm Wilkins, JD, CPCU
Assistant Advisor
Assistant Professor
storm.wilkins@temple.edu
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Dr. R.B. Drennan
Faculty Advisor
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Risk, Insurance and
Healthcare Management
rdrennan@temple.edu