41^st Annual International Conference

Join us October 11-13, 2012 for the 41^st Annual International Conference in Chicago, IL co-hosted by the Alpha Kappa Chapter from Illinois State University.  The conference will provide companies access to the next generation of industry professional.  Over 300 students from more than 30 colleges and universities in North America are expected to attend.  Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the Career Fair, educational sessions, first round interviews, and other activities and events.

2012 Sponsorship Opportunities

2011 Sponsoring Companies and Organizations

 3^rd Annual InterChapter Winter Classic

The Alpha Rho Chapter at Fanshawe College will host the 3^rd Annual Inter-Chapter Winter Classic on February 10-11, 2012 in London, Ontario, Canada.  Events will include Educational Sessions, Chapter Management Workshops, a tour of the LaBatt Brewery and a London Knights hockey game.  For more information, click here.

 VCU RISC Risk Management & Insurance Challenge

The VCU Risk & Insurance Studies Center (RISC) RMI Challenge will be held from Monday, March 12th through Tuesday, March 13th.  The Challenge will consist of no more than a 12 team risk management case competition. Details of the case will be provided when distributed the third week of January. The purpose of the competition is to provide students with the opportunity to showcase their talents and interact with industry leaders and their peers.

Risk Challenge Rules and Guidelines

Registration Form

Surplus Lines Insurance Symposium:  Extreme Risk Takers IX

The Alpha Kappa Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma at the Katie School of Insurance at Illinois State University is pleased to host Extreme Risk Takers IX.  The Symposium will be held March 30-31, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  The program will include educational sessions featuring some of the leading industry experts in the surplus lines field.  Don't miss out!  The registration fee is $25 per student and includes four meals.  For more information to follow.  Click here for the Save-the-Date flyer.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Gamma Iota Sigma Chapters and Individual Award Winners!  

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Real Life Advice on How to Become a World-Class Insurance Broker
Webinar Series Presented by Gamma Iota Sigma and Assurex Global

Gamma Iota Sigma and Assurex Global are proud to present a series of webinars designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage with key industry leaders on topics selected by GIS Chapter Presidents. The webinars are held on the third Thursday of the month from 2:30-4:00pm Eastern. 

Thursday, February 16, 2012 – Niche Business Specialization

“Generalists” in the large commercial brokerage world are few and far between these days. How do you determine an area of specialization? What resources are necessary to developing a practice group model in the broker world? Click here to register for the webinar on February 16.

For future dates and topics, click here.

Have You Hired the Next Generation?

Meet some of our exceptional students in the 2011 Student Profiles.