Every year, Claims Magazine awards an academic scholarship to a student studying at the Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services at Illinois State University. The program prepares its students for careers in insurance and risk management through on-the-job learning opportunities and internships. This year's recipient, Andrew Joseph Rector, talked with Associate Editor Eric Gilkey about his experiences at the school and his plans for the future.
What's been most memorable moments for you at the Katie School?
The most memorable moments I have experienced have been conferences like the Risk and Employee Benefits Exposition and the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices because I heard differing insights from both young and seasoned professionals in several lines of business. As a result, I was able to quickly learn why the insurance industry is a great place to work. Even more valuable, though, was the fact that I was able to get a feel of what types of jobs would best suit a person like me.
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