Gamma Iota Sigma

Posted on October 24, 2012 by author

The Gamma Iota Sigma fellowship strives to bind its members together with a tie of true and lasting FRIENDSHIP, a desire for KNOWLEDGE, a dedication to INTEGRITY, and faithful FIDELITY.

Insurance is a social science, designated to assist mankind in overcoming the potential losses inherent to civilization. It has contributed to further advancement. The services the industry may yet render will be born in research. The study of insurance will continue to open new avenues of thought, new gateways to progress. Gamma Iota Sigma helps students to study, engage in research, and to advance in all fields of insurance endeavor. Gamma Iota Sigma is only the beginning, and the associations you make will contribute greatly to your progress.

Fall 2012 Semester: Weekly meetings on Tuesday’s from 4:00-5:15 PM in the TSU-Hetebrink

Come join us! Application »

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Finance Association

Posted on February 9, 2012 by author

The Finance Association hosts a variety of weekly events that expose and connect students to the financial field. Featured events include professional guest speaker meetings, mock interviews, resume critique workshops, and many other exciting and interactive activities.

Check out Finance Association’s Event List for the spring semester! We have many events including guest speakers, socials, and resume critiques for our members. So take a look and we hope to see you at all of our events! Event List

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Real Estate Association’s Kick off meeting

Posted on February 7, 2012 by author

Want to be rich? Want to own real estate? or have you ever thought about a career in Real Estate? Come out to the Real Estate Association’s Kick off meeting to explore the powerful investment tool of real estate!

When: Wednesday, February 8th
Time: 5:30PM-6:45PM
Location: SGMH 2201

For more information email us at SGMHREA@gmail.com or visit our website: www.SGMREA.weebly.com

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Center for Insurance Studies Fall 2011 Scholarships

Posted on September 23, 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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Robitaille Chair in Risk and Insurance Named

Posted on August 18, 2011 by author

Nationally Recognized Scholar Joins Cal State Fullerton
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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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

Click here for more information

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Jim Gutmann Speaker Series: Facing the challenge of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear explosion

Posted on March 18, 2011 by author

Are you afraid of the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear explosion in Japan? Do you worry about what might happen if the big earthquake hits California? Would you like to know how you can protect yourself and how the insurance industry can help you financially? Would you like to make a donation to help the earthquake victims in Japan through the CSU Japanese student association? Please join us for another in the Jim Gutmann speaker series, designed to help and inform you.

Speakers: Dr. Yasuyuki Tokutsune, (Commerce Kansai University, Visiting scholar of CIS)
Dr. So Jung Park. (Professor, CSUF)

Schedule: Monday, March 21, 2011
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Scott O’Brian Family innovation center (SGMH 3230)

Download the flyer

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Actuarial Day

Posted on March 16, 2011 by author

March 17, 2011. 11:30am-12:45pm at Mihaylo Hall SGMH3230

Join us for an eventful day featuring honored guest speakers, industry panel discussions over lunch, and one-on-one conversations with experienced HR representatives about employment opportunities in the insurance.

Lunch will be sponsored by Pacific Life Insurance Company.

Pacific Life

Participating companies include the Chief Actuaries from:
Mercury Insurance Group
Automobile Club of Southern California
Pacific Life Insurance Company
United Health Care

Download the event flyer.

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Actuary Workshops

Posted on February 26, 2011 by author

The goals of the Workshop is to help our students prepare scientifically for the first important actuarial exam at the beginning of their actuarial career; to help students synthesize a knowledge of the fundamental mathematical tools for quantifying risk; to help them understand how to apply these mathematical tools to problems encountered in the actuarial insurance business.

Date: Saturdays, 2/26 – 4/23
Time: 9-noon
Location: MH – 33

A strong academic background in calculus and probability topics is assumed.
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Weili Lu, 657-278-3679; wlu@fullerton.edu or
Dr. Andrew Nguyen 657-278 – 8311; anguyen@fullerton.edu

*The Actuary workshop is Co-hosted by the Center for Insurance Studies
and the Department of Mathematics

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Mihaylo Distinguished Speaker Series: Lord Peter Levene

Posted on January 25, 2011 by author

“More than 200 faculty, students, administrators and community members packed the tiered-lecture hall in Mihaylo Hall Dec. 2, 2010 to hear Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd’s of London, discuss managing risks and pursuing innovation in the face of increasing intervention by regulators. The free public talk was sponsored by Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, the Center for Insurance Studies and the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation.” ~ Dean Anil.

Risk and Innovation: A Global Perspective
by Lord Peter Levene, Chairman, Lloyd’s
Date: December 2nd, 2010
Location: Charton Lecture Theatre, Mihaylo Hall room 1502
View the video: Chairman of Lloyd’s Discusses Industry Goals and Opportunities.

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