Argo Group awarded its "Sea Change" scholarship to a female student to encourage diversity in insurance. (Photo: Shutterstock)
A rising senior at St. John's University's School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science was awarded with Argo Group's "Sea Change" scholarship, which aims to recognize women's leadership and personal courage.
Mi Pham, a risk management and insurance major, was selected as the winner of the $10,000 scholarship based on an essay she wrote in which she detailed a time when courage helped her overcome a personal obstacle, and a female role model helped her succeed. The scholarship aligns with the values conveyed in Argo's short documentary, "Sea Change," about women breaking barriers.
"We're honored to present the 'Sea Change' Scholarship for Women in Insurance to Mi as she finishes her education and embarks on her career," Gary Grose, group producer management and marketing leader at Argo Group, and president of Colony Specialty, said in a news release. "At Argo, we are committed to encouraging diversity in the workplace and opening doors for women looking to pursue insurance."
The award money will be applied to Pham's education for the 2019–20 academic year.
"We're proud to have worked with Argo Group to identify a stellar insurance industry student for the 'Sea Change' Scholarship," said Maureen Furlong Weber, director of St. John's University's School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, in a statement. "Mi is an emerging leader in this industry. She pushes herself to learn as much as possible in the classroom, on the job through her risk management internship, and through engagement with her mentors. We are tremendously grateful to generous, supportive industry partners such as Argo, which demonstrate their commitment to young talent with initiatives like this."
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Heather A. Turner
Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].
