1. Go to the Career Center website
2. Upload your resume
3. Check out the posted jobs and internships

You've heard the saying time and time again how important it is to make the industry accessible to the next generation of insurance professionals, and ACORD is proud to put our proverbial money where our mouth is. The ACORD Student Scholarship is designed to give future members of the insurance industry a chance to attend the ACORD Implementation Forum (AIF), where they can draw upon the knowledge, advice and contacts of the ACORD community. Registration has been waived for students. That's right, FREE registration!

Stipends for hotel and food are available on a first come, first served basis... so apply TODAY by clicking here! Contact Johnell Johnson at jjohnson@acord.org for more information.

AIF will take place October 26-29, 2014 at the Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Unlike other events geared only towards domains such as underwriting, claims and actuarial, AIF covers that AND technology, operations. Plus, you have the potential to network with:

• CIOs
• COOs
• Technology research analysts
• System vendors in the insurance space
• Agents
• Analysts
• Architects

"Being able to hear a variety of speakers at the Forum resulted in invaluable takeaways," said Stephen Isar, one of the 2013 Young Professional Scholarship recipients. "The outside-the-box conceptual thinking gives me a new perspective to look at the industry as a whole, and I'm hoping to share that with my colleagues and co-workers."

"Education is so important," said Whitney Malone, another of last year's young professional winners. "This is just one way that you can not only grow yourself as a professional, but also network and get to know other people in the industry."

Visit www.acord.org/aif to see program topics.

AIF: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A "behind-the-curtain" look at the insurance industry
• The opportunity to learn all about ACORD and our position in the industry 
• Student-only Q&A with industry analysts & experts
• A chance to rub elbows with tomorrow's boss: informal internship and recruitment opportunities
• Evening social activities to get to know your peers from other schools!

To apply, click here and complete the online application by September 15, or contact Johnell Johnson at jjohnson@acord.org for more information. Again, stipends for hotel and food are available on a first come, first served basis... so apply TODAY!

TITANIUM

Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

Travelers

PLATINUM

AIG

Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.

Brown & Brown

The Hartford

Hull & Company

Liberty Mutual Group

Lockton Companies

Markel Corporation

GOLD

A.M. Best Company

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company

Assurex Global

Buurns & Wilcox

Casualty Actuarial Society

CNA Insurance

Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation

Munich Re

RIMS Student Advisory Council

RT Specialty

Society of Actuaries

Spencer Educational Foundation

Swiss Re

USAA

Wells Fargo Insurance Services

SILVER

ACE Group

ACORD

American Association of Managing General Agents

Chubb

CPCU Society

The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation

The Insurance Institute of Canada

The Institutes

International Association of Insurance Professionals

Lloyd's America

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research

National Interstate Insurance Company

Professional Liability Underwriting Society

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America

The Surety Foundation

Towers Watson

Westfield Insurance

Willis

Zurich Insurance

BRONZE

All Risks, Ltd.

Arthur J. Gallagher

Auto-Owners Insurance Company

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment

Nautilus Insurance

United States Liability Insurance Group (USLI)

CAREER SPONSORS

Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.

ACTEX Publications

AmWINS Group

Argo Group

Boyden World Corporation

EMC Insurance Companies

GAINSCO Auto Insurance

GEICO

General Re

Gibson Insurance

Hoffman & Associates Insurance

IASA

Regional Excess Underwriters

State Auto Insurance Companies

 Rogelio Hernandez

St. Mary's University

Major: Financial Services and

Risk Management

Graduation: May 2015

You are fresh out of this year's Leadership Conference, which serves as a kickoff to a new academic year. What is your greatest takeaway?

I learned that every member in this organization is willing to help and provide the necessary support to help each chapter succeed. It is a fraternity that will be of great value for the students at St. Mary's.

What do you hope your soon-to-be chapter will accomplish this year?

I am confident that with our advisor, Dr. David Sommer, and student leadership we will be able to successfully establish a GIS chapter. Students who might not have originally considered a career in risk management or insurance will be able to see the vast opportunities available.

What was your highlight of the summer?

Through my on-going internship with Marsh, I was fortunate to visit the headquarters in New York and office in Philadelphia. The visit included individual meetings with several colleagues from numerous areas within the company. I truly had an amazing time getting to know everyone and learning about the different types of risk solutions.

What is something personal that you hope to accomplish this academic year?

I am planning on taking a course next semester on business environment and public policy in the United Arab Emirates, which includes a trip to Dubai. Before the trip I would like to learn a basic level of Arabic.

What was a pivotal moment in deciding to pursue a career in insurance?

The thought occurred through discussions with Dr. Sommer, but my internship with Marsh affirmed my appreciation and passion for this industry.

What would you say to students considering joining GIS?

I would tell students about the many benefits of GIS, including opportunities for internships, scholarships, and conferences. 

Have you benefitted from scholarships or other resources from any GIS partner organizations?

I have received scholarships and awards from Spencer Education Foundation, Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program, South Texas RIMS Chapter, Dallas/Fort Worth RIMS Chapter, Insurance Council of Texas, and Houston Marine Insurance.

What is your hometown?

I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. This city is filled with friendly people and great food.

A city where you would love to work...

Last year I studied a semester in Madrid and fell in love with the city. I could see my workdays ending with a nice scenic run through Parque del Retiro.

A place you would most like to visit...

It would be a great experience to visit Mexico City and embrace its history and culture.

Little-known fact about you...

I know the full lyrics to every song on The Killer's Hot Fuss album.

Brittany Sakson

St. John's University

Alpha Iota Chapter

Executive Vice President

Major: Finance & Management,

Risk Mgmt. & Insurance Certificate

Graduation: May 2015

What is your greatest takeaway from the Leadership Conference?

My greatest take away was definitely the network I created within those three short days. I listened to so many discussions and heard so many point of views that I now see GIS in a whole new light and not only having tunnel vision on my own chapter. There were so many great events and ideas shared that I definitely would want Alpha Iota to follow after. It is amazing that there are so many people who are willing to help each other to succeed, and I believe I now have an endless network.

What do you hope your chapter will accomplish this year?

After coming back to St. John's University from the Leadership Conference, I hope that we will take our chapter to new heights and limits. Being selected as a Superior Chapter for the first time builds much hype and excitement with many returning executive board members. I hope that we now have more confidence that we can accomplish many feats no matter how daunting, even capturing the Bower's Award at the National Conference in Dallas. Our chapter continues to grow and I hope some new members can really grow much interest in GIS and take this organization to new level of greatness.

What was your highlight of the summer?

The highlight of my summer was definitely traveling to Europe with a select group from St. John's School of Risk Management as a part of a Global Destination Leadership Class. We visited Germany, Switzerland, and ended on our Rome Campus. During our trip we visited Munich Re, Zurich Insurance, and Partner Re, where we saw and learned about their companies along with hearing how to become leaders in the insurance industry. This experience gave me the desire to finish my last year of college strong and to then strive to one day work abroad.  

What is something personal that you hope to accomplish this academic year?

I truly hope to enjoy my senior year. As most people can relate, I spent most of my college career trying to do everything and anything. This year I hope to have fun while supporting St. John's Basketball team at Madison Square Garden, attend several Broadway Shows, and experience as many new things as possible, especially in New York City.

What was a pivotal moment in deciding to pursue a career in insurance?

In high school, I chose a career in Actuarial Science out of a love for math; I had no interest in dealing with insurance. However, last summer, I interned in Downtown Manhattan in Zurich's Global Corporate Department, and I realized that this is the industry I belong in. Until you see something in person and deal with it on a daily basis, you have no idea how you will feel about it. I never wanted that summer or for that matter, my career in insurance to end.

What would you say to students considering joining GIS?

My 30 second elevator pitch to someone who is considering GIS is where else can you make friends that could potentially be your classmates, best friends, and professional network for life! In addition to that, these relationships do not stop at your own school. I love that I can go to a job interview and GIS is something everyone knows about. GIS and the skill sets learned in it will be something I carry with me forever.

Have you benefitted from scholarships or other resources from any GIS partner organizations?

I am happy to say that I benefit from the Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship and also the GEICO, Angus Robinson, and NJ CPCU Society Scholarship. I attended RIMS in Denver, Colorado, which was absolutely amazing.

What is your hometown?

Olyphant, PA (Near Scranton)

A city where you would love to work...

New York City :)

A place you would most like to visit...

After visiting parts of Europe, I would love to visit Lloyd's of London to build on my insurance visits and Paris for enjoyment.

Little-known fact about you...

I am only 5'2", but in high school, I lived for playing basketball and shooting 3 pointers. My school even made it to the Final 4 in the state of Pennsylvania my senior year!