Gamma Iota Sigma
Gamma Iota Sigma is the international collegiate professional
fraternity for students pursuing careers in Risk Management,
Insurance and Actuarial Science. Our purpose is to promote,
encourage and sustain student interest in these fields and to
facilitate interaction of educational institutions and the industry
by facilitating networking, research activities, scholarship and
improved public relations. The Alpha Iota Chapter of St. John's
University is one of 54 chartered in this international fraternity
and stands as a well respected, successful member, and a leader
among other schools. At the Annual Gamma Iota Sigma International
Management Conference in 2010, Alpha Iota received 10 awards in
recognition for outstanding all-around performance as a
chapter.
Each semester at least three speaker events with leaders from the
insurance industry are conducted. Recent speakers included the CEO
of Everest Re, the President and CEO of Lockton Companies Inc. and
various other vice presidents of leading insurance, reinsurance and
brokerage companies like Munich Re America and Willis. Alumni and
student social events are hosted twice per semester and students
participate in various community service events such as “Relay for
Life” hosted by the American Cancer Foundation, a yearly blood
drive and other charitable walks hosted by organizations like the
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
Students meeting selective criteria are invited to join Gamma Iota
Sigma. Members are required to remain active and participate in the
various speaker, community service and social events hosted by the
executive board. For information contact alphaiota.sju@gmail.com
or Melodee Harper-Fields at harperm1@stjohns.edu or
(212) 277-5119.
The Actuarial Club
The Actuarial Club of St. John’s University is a Manhattan Campus
based organization run by students for the benefit of
students. The purpose of the club is to promote and sustain
interest in the actuarial professions, and to provide resources and
guidance in shaping the actuaries of the future. The
organization also serves as a channel to assist its members with
any concerns or challenges they may encounter. Guest speakers
attend regularly to inform students of career opportunities and
lecture on various topics relating to the industry, certification
exams, etc. Social activities are also part of the Actuarial
Club calendar of events. These events allow members the
opportunity to network, develop lifelong friendships and share
valuable information.
A major benefit of membership includes access to information and
reimbursements for professional exams. The Actuarial Club
understands that paying for actuarial exams can pose a heavy burden
on students. To aid its members with these expenses, The
Actuarial Club has set up the Exam Fee Reimbursement Program.
Upon passing an actuarial exam, active members will be reimbursed
for the registration fee amount. For information about the
club contact sjuactuarialclub@gmail.com
or Kathy Sabella at sabellak@stjohns.edu or
(212) 277-5110.