Risk Management and Insurance Department at Georgia State University

10/12/2020

Come join Gamma Iota Sigma, Zeta chapter for an exciting recruitment event with Marsh on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020.

Event Details:

• October 13th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for breakout session)
• Panel Discussion
• Recruitment Event
• The last 30 minutes will be a breakout session for any student who wants to have a one-on-one with guest speakers

Zoom link: https://mmc.zoom.us/j/95709257951?pwd=cVJVMFBKZURrZTN6cDFjQ29FMms2dz09

You don’t want to miss out!

09/22/2020

Attention AS Students ~ Please join the Actuarial Student Association (ASA) for their Actuarial Friday event on Friday, September 25, 2020.

ASA will host Aetna and Deloitte during their first information session of the semester. You are encouraged to attend for an afternoon of interaction and opportunities to learn more about the actuarial science industry and what it has to offer.

Aetna: 11am – 12pm via Microsoft Teams
Deloitte: 1:30pm – 3pm via Zoom

Please note the following invitation links:

Aetna:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDRkOTYxMzktMGZmZC00ODg1LWFiMTItYTdiNjgwNDMxOWE3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22704d822c-358a-4784-9a16-49e20b75f941%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2266975db8-bbb9-4ced-b047-04a6edbbbc21%22%7d

Deloitte:
https://deloitte.zoom.us/j/95688848673?pwd=d1N4WUhCQ1dEeWVLN3hYVlV2RGlqZz09

See flyer for more details. You don't want to miss out!

09/21/2020

Atttention RMI & AS Undergraduate Students:

The Department of Risk Management & Insurance is excited to host our Virtual Undergraduate Welcome Reception on Monday, September 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

This event will take place via Zoom. Please RSVP to Erica Miller at [email protected] with your name and major by 5pm – Wednesday, September 23rd in order to receive a Zoom invitation link for the event.

You MUST RSVP in order to receive your Zoom invitation link.

Whether you are new to the RMI Department, or a returning student – there are many benefits of attending this virtual event!

WHAT BENEFITS?
• Hear first-hand from your RMI Undergraduate Program Advisors:
o Risk Management & Insurance – Harold Weston, and Actuarial Science - Stefanos Orfanos, will discuss their respective program curriculum
• Learn about RMI SCHOLARSHIPS! (We had more than $100,000 to give away last year)
• Learn how to become a member of Gamma Iota Sigma, Zeta Chapter (GIS) and discuss upcoming meetings and events
• Learn how to become a member of the Actuarial Student Association and discuss upcoming meetings and events
• RMI Exam Reimbursement Policy
• GIVE AWAYS!! (You must be present at the end of event to claim your prize)

09/11/2020

The Robinson College of Business Career Advancement Center is excited to host the Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance Virtual Career Fair today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This event will take place via Handshake. There are currently 40 employer registrants for the event!

Students, in addition to registering for the event - you MUST also register for employer sessions. If not, you will not be able to connect with employers.

To register, click here: https://gsu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/16822/student_preview?token=7KJx_QGCYLIWQ1-6YDjgcKjhsqhOR7_BPkYkgt2y3fZEAgNUrb0f1A

Virtual “Walk-ins” are also accepted on the day of the event.

The AS & RMI Virtual Career Fair will feature:

• Group sessions of 30 minutes each, where representatives can give a presentation about their company, let you know about open positions, take questions, or just interact/network with you. The first 10 minutes of each group session are “open door” where you can join or leave the session.

• One-on-one sessions of 10 minutes each, where students who fulfill certain employer-set criteria (such as major, GPA, etc) can book an individual meeting with a company representative.

08/17/2020

The Robinson College of Business Career Advancement Center will host the Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance Virtual Career Fair on Friday, September 11th from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

This event will take place via Handshake. Eighteen employers have already confirmed their participation, and more will be joining in the upcoming weeks.

To register, click here: https://gsu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/16822/student_preview?token=7KJx_QGCYLIWQ1-6YDjgcKjhsqhOR7_BPkYkgt2y3fZEAgNUrb0f1A

Virtual “Walk-ins” are also accepted on the day of the event.

The AS & RMI Virtual Career Fair will feature:

• Group sessions of 30 minutes each, where representatives can give a presentation about their company, let you know about open positions, take questions, or just interact/network with you. The first 10 minutes of each group session are “open door” where you can join or leave the session.
• One-on-one sessions of 10 minutes each, where students who fulfill certain employer-set criteria (such as major, GPA, etc) can book an individual meeting with a company representative.

Employers will be finalizing their schedules for the day; therefore, students who register for the career fair early will have more options to join one-on-one sessions.

Also, please make sure to take advantage of virtual interview prep workshops offered through the RCB Career Advancement Center.

Don’t miss out! 😀😀

08/17/2020

Attention Students - The Department of Risk Management and Insurance is excited about implementing resources to assist you in your career endeavors. With that said, the Department is pleased to launch our Fall 2020 RMI Resume Book.
The purpose of the RMI Resume Book is to provide employers with a convenient way to view your resume and ideally, find qualified candidates to potentially fill openings.
In preparation for this launch, please format/modify your resume to emulate your designated major’s template.

For example:
BBA-RMI students – Undergraduate RMI template
BBA-AS students – Undergraduate AS template
MAS students – Graduate AS template
QRAM students – QRAM template

Important Note: Resumes that follow a different style will not be accepted in the resume book.

Please check your email to review the provided email template and send Erica Miller your resume by COB - Thursday, August 20, 2020.

06/03/2020

Congratulations to Chloe Ouedraogo on securing a 2020 Summer Internship with SCOR Global Life Insurance! In this role, Chloe supports senior actuaries, and gathers and analyzes data for reserve calculations. She performs reserve calculations by using innovative modeling software and providing detailed report interpretations. This includes updating models for new products and developing processes for new modeling needs.

In addition to the above mentioned internship, Chloe is also the recipient of the Spencer Educational Foundation and IABA Scholarship.

Chloe, the Department of Risk Management & Insurance wishes you much success in your academic and career endeavors!

06/03/2020

Attention Students! The Department of Risk Management and Insurance is excited about implementing resources to assist you in your career endeavors. With this in mind, the Department is pleased to launch a new RMI Resume Book.

The purpose of the RMI Resume Book is to provide employers with a convenient way to view your resume and ideally, find qualified candidates to potentially fill openings.

In preparation for this launch, visit Handshake and upload your resume by clicking here: https://gsu.joinhandshake.com/login.

It is important to change your privacy settings to “Public” to ensure your resume is included for entry.

Please upload your resume to Handshake by Monday, June 15, 2020.

05/07/2020

Attention Students: The Department of Risk Management & Insurance is excited to share a new course offering for Fall 2020!

Introduction to Law and Risk

LGLS 2020 (CRN 91069)

MW 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Jim Lucke at [email protected]. Register today!!

05/04/2020

Our very own Matthew Wessler was recently awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, one of the largest private scholarships in the country.

The scholarship, designed to help the nation’s top two-year college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year institutions, provides each recipient up to $40,000 per year for up to three years.

Learn more about the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship and Matthew's reaction to the news here: https://news.gsu.edu/2020/04/24/cooke-foundation-announces-major-awards-to-two-perimeter-students/

Congratulations, Matthew on your most recent accomplishment!

Two Georgia State University Perimeter College students each will receive one of the largest private scholarships in the country, the national Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced today.

05/04/2020

RMI students ~ it's exam time again! Wishing you all the best as you face your final examinations! Success is the sure reward for diligence.