The 40th Annual International Conference A Grand Celebration

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1 The 40th Annual International Conference A Grand Celebration CONFERENCE PROSPECTUS October 13-15, 2011 Hosted by the Grand Chapter

2 2010 Sponsors A Grand Celebration! Gamma Iota Sigma is pleased to announce the 40 th Annual International Conference in Columbus, Oh elcome back to where it all began! Gamma Iota Sigma s 40 th Annual International Conference will be held in, where the first GIS charter was granted in The conference was originally designed as a forum for training collegiate chapter officers to more effectively lead their local chapters. Over the years, the conference has grown to incorporate much more. Today, the Annual International Conference also provides programs in professional development, educational topic sessions, one of the largest career fairs dedicated to the risk management, insurance and actuarial science professions, and countless opportunities to network with industry professionals and faculty and students from local chapters. At our 2010 conference, the Nu Chapter of Central Michigan University was host to over 250 students and faculty from 22 colleges and universities and we expect attendance to grow for We invite your company to experience the superior quality of Gamma Iota Sigma students by becoming a sponsor of this year s conference. Sponsorship provides your company with ample opportunity to meet our students and to network with all of our attendees. We also encourage you to consider presenting an educational session to contribute to the development of the future leaders in the insurance, risk management, and actuarial science industries. At several levels of sponsorship, we will provide the resumes of our attendees prior to the conference so that you are well-prepared to meet our students at the career fair. We also offer the opportunity for you to conduct first-round interviews with the students whom you select. In these challenging economic times when many companies are looking to reduce expenditures, we hope that you can view the GIS Conference as a way to maximize your recruiting budget it s like visiting dozens of the top schools at once! Please contact us anytime for additional information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities. We look forward to working with you. See you in Columbus! Fraternally Yours, Alan Hoffmann President, Gamma Iota Sigma President, Hoffmann and Associates Insurance Services, Inc. For additional information, please contact: Noelle Codispoti, ARM Executive Director Noelle.Codispoti@gammaiotasigma.org or

3 The Mission The purpose of Gamma Iota Sigma is to promote, encourage, and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science as professions; to encourage the high moral and scholastic attainments of its members; and to facilitate interaction of educational institutions and industry by fostering research activities, scholarship, and improved public relations Attending Colleges & Universities Ball State University Baylor University Central Michigan University Fanshawe College Howard University Illinois State University Indiana State University LaSalle University Middle Tennessee State University Mississippi State University Morgan State University Ohio University Olivet College St. John s University St. Joseph s University Temple University The University of Alabama University of Georgia University of North Carolina Charlotte University of Central Oklahoma Utica College Virginia Commonwealth University Student Membership / Attendee Profile We re proud of our current active membership of over 1100 students, based in 53 local chapters from California to Connecticut, and from Ontario to Florida. Over 250 of these students attend the Annual International Conference every year, with the numbers expected to grow again in Columbus. Our membership consists of both undergraduate and graduate students with aspirations to be risk managers, actuaries, underwriters, brokers, consultants and agents in all areas of the insurance, risk management, and actuarial science industries. Gamma Iota Sigma alumni are well-represented across all lines of business, including Property/ Casualty, Life and Health, Excess and Surplus Lines, Reinsurance, and Consulting Students in attendance will be looking for internships for the summer of 2012 or full-time positions for January 2012 and May Gamma Iota Sigma boasts of the best and brightest students studying for careers in the industry. Come and meet them!

4 Sponsorship Opportunities Our sponsorship opportunities are designed to give your company maximum exposure to North America s most accomplished and promising Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science students. We invite you to take a look at the brief descriptions below regarding opportunities to get involved with our career fair, educational sessions and keynote addresses, just to name a few. Recruiting Opportunities Gamma Iota Sigma Career Fair As a Career Fair Sponsor, participating companies will have the opportunity to speak with students interested in either internships or full-time positions. The Career Fair will run for most of the day on Friday, October 14 th concurrent with our Educational Sessions. Non-compete time, when students will be able to focus solely on Career Fair sponsors, will be provided at the end of the day for even more exposure. Use the Career Fair as a way to forge a meaningful relationship with the right candidate. First Round Job Interviews Make efficient use of your travel budget by selecting candidates to interview while at the Gamma Iota Sigma Conference. No other event hosted in North America will provide the same quality and quantity of potential future hires. Gamma Iota Sigma will provide dedicated space to your company to conduct firstround interviews with candidates, helping you save money that your company would have spent by arranging on-campus interviews at several different schools. First round interviews will take place on Friday, October 14 th. Attendee Resumes Prior to Conference Resumes of students will be provided to sponsors prior to the conference to allow them to schedule individual time with certain students, furthering your recruiting opportunities at the conference. Resumes will be provided electronically at least two weeks prior to the conference. Please note that we can only provide the resumes of students who have submitted them prior to our submission deadline.

5 Speaking Opportunities Sponsorship Opportunities (continued) Keynote Speaker The Keynote Speaker opportunity allows for you to feature one of your senior executives in front of all attendees, providing the greatest reach of any one single sponsorship opportunity. The conference offers three keynote speaking opportunities which are generally granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Companies may choose either the Friday morning Opening Session, the Friday Lunch Address or the Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday night. Educational Seminars We invite your company to showcase their industry expertise by presenting on a current hot topic. Often, these sessions are conducted by hiring managers who participate in the career fair and other events. Each year, we poll our students and faculty advisors to compose a list of current topics that would be beneficial to the stu-dents so you know that you ll be presenting to an engaged audience. Sponsoring companies may submit a topic of their choice, as well, for review and approval by Gamma Iota Sigma. Presentation slots are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis, so don t delay! A SAMPLING OF PREVIOUS EDUCATIONAL TOPICS THE BROKER TOOLBOX: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BROKER MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS CLAIMS ADJUSTING 101 CATASTROPHE RESPONSE CYBER RISKS AND EXPOSURES Federal vs. State Regulation: What is the Right Way Forward? THE CREDIT CRUNCH (RECESSIONS & THE IMPACT ON THE INDUSTRY)

6 Sponsorship Opportunities (continued) Promotional and Marketing Opportunities Program Advertising Your company can stand out with advertising in the attendee program. Ads are available in several sizes from quarter page to full page. Participation in the Thursday Night Invitation Only Reception On Thursday night, October 13th, we will invite our sponsors to enjoy some exclusive social time with the Board of Trustees, Alumni and Faculty/ Advisors. Afterwards, please join the general attendee reception and mingle with the student attendees of the Conference. All levels of sponsorships will receive the following benefits: Company Name on Sponsor Signage Company Link from GIS Website Promotional Literature in Conference Bag Company Name in Attendee Brochure and Program

7 Corporate Sponsorships At a Glance Titanium $15,000 Platinum $10,000 Bronze $2,500 Gold $7,500 Career Fair $1,000 Silver $5,000 Friend of GIS $500 Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Titanium Company Link from GIS Promotional Literature in Conference Bag Company Name on Sponsor Signage Company Name in Attendee Brochure & Program One complimentary Career Fair Booth Invitation Only Industry Reception Attendee Resumes Space to Conduct First Round Interviews Key Note Speaker Opportunity Educational Seminar on Friday Size of Ad in Conference Brochure 1/4 page 1/3 page 1/2 page Full page GIS website job postings (in months) Total Number of Registrants Sponsorship Amount $2,500 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 $15,000 *For a description of listed items, please refer to the previous pages. Or for more information please contact us. We hope that the above packages will meet your needs; however, if you have a unique idea, please call us to discuss how we can work together to fulfill your goals.

8 Professional Association Sponsorships At a Glance Gamma Iota Sigma is proud and appreciative of the partnerships it has forged with the various actuarial, insurance, and risk management professional associations. These organizations that have recognized the need to engage young professionals before they enter the workforce. We would like to give you the opportunity to engage those students now so that, together, we can encourage them to become participating members of your association throughout their careers. We understand that professional associations, like ourselves, are financed differently than corporations. As such, we have created a special tier of sponsorship levels to allow associations the opportunity to participate and maximize interaction with our students during the Conference. Silver Gold Company Link from GIS Promotional Literature in Conference Bag Company Name on Sponsor Signage Company Name in Attendee Brochure & Program One complimentary Career Fair Booth Invitation Only Industry Reception Educational Seminar on Friday Attendee Resumes Size of Ad in Conference Brochure 1/4 page 1/2 page Total Number of Registrants 3 4 Sponsorship Amount $2,500 $5,000 *For a description of listed items, please refer to the previous pages. Or for more information please contact us. Not already a partnering organization with Gamma Iota Sigma? Please contact us. We would love to hear from you. Contact: Noelle Codispoti, Executive Director Office: Noelle.Codispoti@gammaiotasigma.org

9 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities We hope you are able to join us for A Grand Celebration! However, if you are unable to attend the conference, but would still like the opportunity to support our students while publicizing your company, please call us. We would appreciate the opportunity to work with you on one of the below additional sponsorship opportunities or another idea you may have. Afternoon Snack - Friday or Saturday $1,000 Breakfast - Friday or Saturday $2,500 Conference Bag give to all Attendees $5,000 Conference Lanyards $1,000 Hotel Keycards $1,000 Hotel Shuttle Bus to/from Airport $2,000 Lunch - Friday or Saturday $3,000 Saturday Session Room $1,000 Thursday Night Opening Reception $7,500

10 Conference Hotel Hilton Columbus/Polaris 8700 Lyra Drive Columbus, OH Telephone: Room Rate of $ plus tax per night Reservation Cut-off Date: September 20, 2011 Tentative Agenda Thursday, October 13, 2011 Welcome Festivities 3:00 pm 10:00 pm Registration at Hotel 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Industry Reception 8:00 pm 11:00 pm Attendee Reception Friday, October 14, 2011 Industry Day 8:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast 8:45 am - 10:30 am Opening General Session Keynote Speaking Opportunity 10:45 am - 4:00pm Career Fair Opens 10:45 am - 12:20 pm Corporate Educational Sessions 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch Keynote Speaking Opportunity 12:30 pm - 3:30pm Faculty Roundtable 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Corporate Educational Sessions 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Career Fair - Non Compete Time Time to be Determined First Round Job Interviews 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Closing General Session 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dinner and Entertainment Event Saturday, October 15, 2011 Chapter Management Day 8:00 am 9:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am - 10:25 am Opening General Session 10:30 am - 12:45 am Chapter Management Workshops 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm - 3:05 pm Chapter Management Workshops 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Closing General Session 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm International Awards Dinner Keynote Speaking Opportunity

11 Exhibitor/Sponsorship Application Complete all sections of the agreement below. Sign and return the agreement with credit card information or a check made payable to Gamma Iota Sigma. Deadline for submission is July 1, Any sponsorships submitted after this date may not be included in the attendee registration brochure. FIRM (PRINT EXACTLY AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE PROGRAM AND ON SIGNAGE) MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER ADDRESS COMPANY WEB SITE PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON TITLE SECONDARY CONTACT PERSON TITLE Sponsorship Levels Payment Options Titanium $15,000 Check American Express Master Card VISA Platinum $10,000 Gold $7,500 Silver $5,000 Bronze $2,500 Career Fair $1,000 Friends of GIS $500 Other Total Amount Due: *Confirmation of your registration will be sent via to the contact s provided above, approximately two weeks after we receive your application. For Payment by Credit Card Card Number Exp Date Cardholder Name Signature Date For Payment by Check Make check payable to: Gamma Iota Sigma Please mail all checks to the address below. Address: Gamma Iota Sigma P.O. Box 227 Norristown, PA Completed forms can be sent to the address above or to the following: Noelle.Codispoti@gammaiotasigma.org

12 Career Fair Exhibitor s Contract Agreement to Conditions Each exhibitor and employees of Exhibitor agree to abide by these conditions, it being understood and agreed that the sole control of the exhibit areas rests with Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS). Exhibits All displays must be contained on one draped display table (36 x 72 ). The Exhibitor agrees to conduct its operation in a manner which is not improper or offensive to good taste as determined by GIS. Upon demand by GIS, exhibitor agrees to remove any objectionable exhibit or display or to terminate any objectionable activity. Exhibitor Eligibility Everyone associated with the tabletop exhibit must be registered for the Convention. Set-up Exhibitors may begin set-up on Friday, October 14 at 8:00 am. Dismantling All exhibits must be removed no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2011 Assignment of Space Classification of exhibits and assignment of space will be determined by GIS and will be partially based upon information provided by the exhibitor. Exhibitor acknowledges that GIS reserves the right to reject a request for booth space due to limited exhibition area. Payment Full sponsorship payment and application must be received by GIS in order to receive a confirmed booth space. Cancellation or Relocation of Convention Upon cancellation of convention, the liability of the GIS shall be limited to a refund of the rental fee. Cancellation by the Exhibitor/Sponsor Exhibitor is hereby given the right to cancel this agreement at any time prior to 5:00 pm Eastern Time on July 2, 2011, such cancellation to be effective when written notice thereof is received by GIS. A $100 cancellation fee will be enforced. Release of Liability GAMMA IOTA SIGMA (GIS), its officers, or convention committee, will not be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the exhibitor or the exhibitor s employees or any other person or property prior, during, or subsequent to the period covered by the exhibit contract, provided such injury, loss, or damage is not caused by negligence or willful act of one or more of the aforementioned parties. Reasonable care for the protection of exhibitors, materials and displays will be exercised. However, the exhibitor, on signing this contract, expressly releases the foregoing named association, individuals, committee and firms from and agrees to indemnify same against any and all claims for such loss, damage or injury. Exhibitors desiring to carry insurance on their exhibits will do so at their own expense. The exhibitor also hereby acknowledges complete responsibility for any items, equipment or property at the exhibit location. Packages/Shipping Information Due to the layout of hotel, storage space is not available for display materials and/or show merchandise. Packages for your exhibit may only be delivered two (2) working days prior to the event. At the conclusion of the set-up operation, all related equipment, crates, trash, etc. must be removed from the premises no later than the last day of the exhibit show period or conference. Light, Power, Internet Adequate general illumination will be provided. However, no individual electrical outlet is included in the booth area. Use of Space Exhibits shall be shown only in the official exhibit areas. Neither the exhibitors nor non-exhibitors shall be permitted to display articles, equipment or information concerning services, or movies of such articles, equipment, or services in private suites or rooms during the convention, in accordance with prior agreements between the GIS and the event location. No Exhibitor shall permit any other corporation or firm or its representatives to use the space allotted to it, nor shall it display articles not manufactured or sold normally by it. Co-participation by any other corporation or firm or its representatives in space assigned to the original applicant must receive written permission from GIS. Distribution of Printed Matter Neither Exhibitors nor non-exhibitors shall distribute to the meeting delegates printed matter, samples, souvenirs and the like, except from within rented space. Special distribution of such material elsewhere must be approved by GIS. Matters Not Covered GIS shall rule upon any questions, disputes or problems which may arise pertaining to matters not specifically covered and agreed upon in the foregoing paragraphs of this fact sheet and such rulings shall be binding upon all interested parties

13 Thank you to our 2010 Conference Sponsors and Career Fair Participants TITANIUM Travelers GOLD Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation Markel Corporation Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. Westfield Insurance SILVER American Association of Managing General Agents Marsh BRONZE All Risks, LTD J.M. Wilson Corporation Lockton Companies LLC Towers Watson Career Fair Participants American Institute for CPCU Amerisure Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc. Chartis Insurance Colony/Argo Pro/Argonaut Specialty Hastings Mutual Insurance Intermediaries & Reinsurance Underwriters Association Zurich North America Friends of GIS Scottsdale Insurance Co. Westrope

14 Friendship, Knowledge, Integrity, Fidelity