The IRUA’s Scholars Essay program gives member companies the opportunity for their own interns and new-to- the-industry hires, if qualified, to be eligible to submit an essay and potentially receive a monetary award. A simple application form needs to be completed and, once approved, your intern/employee may submit a written essay on a reinsurance themed topic of their choice. The IRUA Scholars program is funded, mainly, by member companies who have made a voluntarily contribution towards the program. All contributions to this highly worthwhile program are welcomed. To contribute to the fund, contact Jerry Wallis, IRUA Executive Director at: jwallis@irua.org.
In addition to the Scholarship Essay initiative, the Scholars Committee is working on two areas: 1) an outreach program to universities and colleges to inform and educate students about the reinsurance and related industries and 2) expanded networking/educational opportunities for younger employees.
COMMITTEE CHARGE
- Set criteria for market, review and judge applications an essays for an annual scholarship essay award program for students interning with an IRUA member. The submitted essay must be on a topic relevant to reinsurance and insurance.
- Promoting the reinsurance industry through affiliation with key Risk Management & Insurance Schools and speaking engagements by IRUA member company executives.
- Organizing summer gatherings in the greater NYC area for academics, IRUA member company interns and junior employees (possibly in connection with ReUnder 40s)
CHAIR
Sam DeGiovanni
Ryan Re
MEMBERS
Johnathan Coppola
Crum & Forster
Paul Carroll
Markel Global Re
Kevin English
Liberty Mutual
Brendan Furlong
Odyssey Re
Danny Hojnowski
Trans Re
Tim Nawrocki
Arch Re
Michael Schummer
Munich Reinsurance America
Christian Thompson
Guy Carpenter
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