CIS Spring 2012 Scholarships

Posted on February 8, 2012 by kawilson

The Center for Insurance Studies has received strong support from both industry and CIS friends, which has enabled us to financially reward deserving students with a number of different scholarships.

The goal of the Center for Insurance Studies is to educate talented individuals seeking a career in insurance & financial services and to act as a bridge between university and industry. The programs and events offered are designed to help students reach their educational and professional goals.

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Alternative Insurance Solutions

Posted on October 21, 2011 by author

Jim Gutmann Speaker Series #19

Mr. Robert Curtis is currently the Head of the Strategic Risk Solutions Group (SRS) for Zurich Global Corporate in North America (GCiNA). Mr. Curtis is responsible for the
overall underwriting, profitability, and operations of SRS. SRS is comprised of the following key product offerings: Integrated Risk (Multi-line/Multi-year Programs),
North America Mergers and Acquisitions (Financial Lines and Excess Casualty), and Structured /Non-Traditional Programs. He has expertise in the development
of Integrated Risk/Financial Insurance, Alternative Risk Programs, and Index-Linked Solutions.

Mr. Curtis holds a B.A. in Economics from Pacific Lutheran University and a MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He was awarded the Associate in Risk Management (A.R.M.) and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) designations in 1994 and 1996, respectively.

Date: October 24, 2011
Time: 6:45 pm -8:00 pm
Location: SGMH 2307

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Thinking Beyond Insurance: Minimizing the Total Cost of Risk

Posted on September 7, 2011 by author

Jim Gutmann Speaker Series #17

Join us as we welcome guest speaker David R. Thoman, Vice President, Operations Manager of Los Angeles for FM Global.

Mr. Thoman will be discussing his experiences in commercial property insurance and loss-control consulting and property loss prevention in support of an organization’s financial success. He will approach these topics through FM Global’s unique approach to managing risk.

In his current position, which he has held since 2007, Mr. Thoman is responsible for the management, leadership, and direction of insurance and engineering operations within FM Global’s geographical territory of Arizona; Southern California; Hawaii; Clark County, Nevada; and New Mexico.

Mr. Thoman has a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from UC Santa Barbara and is a license Professional Engineer (P.E.), fire protection, in the state of California.

Date: October 10, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Location: SGMH 2307
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Insurance Day 2011: Leading You to Your Future

Posted on September 7, 2011 by author

Are you feeling like you’re on a path to nowhere? Not sure where you’re going, and you wouldn’t know how to get there even if you did? Let us put those fears to rest with this year’s Insurance Day! Our third year will be bigger and more informative than ever as we seek to put you on the path to success in insurance, financial services, risk management, actuarial science, and more!

Insurance Day Symposium
Date: October 18, 2011
Time: 10:00am-7:00pm
Location: Mihaylo Hall Courtyard

Take advantage of all-day advising sessions in the Mihaylo Hall courtyard and panel symposia offered by industry professionals. Talk to HR representatives from leading companies about opportunities in insurance, risk management, and financial services fields! Bring copies of your resume to advising sessions and to the symposia!

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Robitaille Chair in Risk and Insurance Named

Posted on August 18, 2011 by author

Nationally Recognized Scholar Joins Cal State Fullerton

Stephen P. D’Arcy

Stephen P. D’Arcy

Cal State Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business and Economics has named Stephen P. D’Arcy of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as the first to be accorded the title Robitaille Chair in Risk and Insurance.

The endowed chair is the second for both the university and Mihaylo College and stems from a fundraising drive launched by the CSUF Center for Insurance Studies. Frank Robitaille, president of independent insurance agency Armstrong/Robitaille/Riegle, is the largest contributor to the center’s ongoing program campaign with a donation of nearly $2 million…read more.

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Fall 2011 Scholarships

Posted on August 17, 2011 by author

Application Deadline: Friday, November 4th, 2011

Scholarships Available:
*ED Byrd Scholarship $1000
*Prudential Scholarship $500
*State Farm Scholarship $500
*L.A. Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Award $1000
*Actuary Award 2 @ $500
   (Business major not required)
*Robitaille Family Student Athlete Award $2500
   (Additional Criteria: click here)
*GIS leadership scholarship 4 @ $300
   (Condition: click here)
Students must apply and submit application and current enrollment slip online here.

For more information, visit our scholarship website or contact cis@fullerton.edu

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The 2011 Insurance Forum: Shaping Our Future

Posted on April 15, 2011 by author

The Center for Insurance Studies at Cal State Fullerton’s Mihaylo College and the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation cordially invite you to attend the 2011 Insurance Forum where industry leaders and state government officials will discuss topics related to shaping the future of our industry.

Date: April 19, 2011
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: California State University, Fullerton,
Mihaylo Hall Charton Lecture Theater #1502
Cost: $100 per person
Speaker’s Luncheon: $250/person, includes Forum registration

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