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Student Testimonials

"I came to ISU as a Business Administration major, but I was aware of the Insurance major. After my first semester, I was looking into different business clubs/fraternities, and I took the time to learn more about the Katie School. One week later, I changed my major to Insurance."

Jake Morris - Class of 2016

"I did not realize how far reaching the study of insurance was until I became more involved with the Katie School. I was not aware of the different types of jobs available in the insurance field. Since I became involved with Katie, I have networked with many industry professionals and attended a few conferences that have helped me gain more knowledge about the insurance industry."

Stefani Arapidis - Class of 2016

"I believe that insurance majors coming out of the Katie School at Illinois State have an advantage against the competition when applying for jobs within the insurance industry. I have met so many great people at the Katie School and am looking forward to continuing that into my career. I met many professionals just as passionate about insurance as I am. After I graduate I will start my career as a TRAC associate in the commercial marine department for Marsh and McLennan."

James Peachey - Class of 2016

"The Katie School offers a unique program to students wishing to pursue two majors that complement each other in both the classroom, and the professional world. I enjoy seeing how insurance products help people restore what has been lost, or help them get back to normal after a disaster. I also truly enjoy the personal relationship building that the insurance industry offers for the rest of your life."

Ryan Fitzpatrick - Class of 2016
"After becoming involved with the Katie School my perception of the industry completely changed. Originally, I had the notion that a career in insurance meant operating a personal insurance agency. After a short time in the Katie School, I realized that careers in insurance can be suitable for professionals of all backgrounds, ranging from salesmen to mathematicians. I think insurance is unique from other industries because it combines traits such as critical thinking, analytics, and personality into one career."

Tanner Schultz - Class of 2016
"I like how the industry is different than many others in the sense where it's strongly influenced by relationships and continuous communications. I didn't like the idea of sitting in a cubicle crunching numbers all day, but a career insurance offers so much more."
 
Courtney Guzzino - Class of 2016 
"After becoming involved with the Katie School, I realized how large the insurance industry is, and how many opportunities are out there. I was drawn to insurance because, more than any other industry, it is relationship-based."

Jake Morris - Class of 2016
"My international internship to Bermuda had an impact on my college career. I networked with over 80 industry professionals, visited 23 different companies, and attended the Captive Conference. I found out what captives are and how companies use them. Whenever I interview for a job, I talk about all the knowledge I was able to gain in Bermuda."

Stefani Arapidis - Class of 2016 
"During my junior year, I was fortunate enough to be selected to attend the 2015 RIMS Conference in New Orleans. The learning opportunity was incredible. Professionals from all around the world came to one place to discuss the future of the insurance industry. I was able to network with the top industry professionals across a wide-array of companies and further develop my professional skills. None of this could have happened without the help of the Katie School and the tons of scholarships they provide for the students."

Ryan Fitzpatrick - Class of 2016 
"My perception of the insurance industry broadened after becoming involved with the Katie School of Insurance. The industry involvement that the Katie School of Insurance extends to its students is indispensable. The Risk Management Internship in South Africa was a once in a lifetime opportunity that gave me excellent insight into how various industries categorize risk and use the enterprise risk management framework to align strategic priorities and objectives. The internship was a pivotal moment for my future. My career plans are to start in the wholesale insurance marketplace as an underwriter for specialty lines insurance."
 
Michael Del Zoppo - Class of 2016
 
 

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