Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience Podcast: What Do Today's Students Want from Insurance Employers? Insights from Gamma Iota Sigma
At the 2025 Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) Annual Conference, GIS Board of Trustees Member and Travelers President of Personal Insurance Michael Klein sat down with GIS Executive Director Grace Grant to discuss what today’s students seek in their future careers in insurance. They explored the evolving student perspective, the importance of mentorship, and strategies for attracting and retaining talent. If you're a hiring manager in the insurance industry, this episode is for you. Listen now for insights to build a strong pipeline of future professionals.
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GIS is an international professional student organization that promotes, encourages and sustains student interest in insurance, risk management and actuarial science as professions. GIS has 120 collegiate chapters nationwide with 6,000+ students and 35,000 alumni from over 170 colleges and universities throughout North America.
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Very well said!
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4wThey want stability and an environment to connect to people their age, but they need mentorship, which is one of my first things I introduce to any team I lead. Be mentored and mentor others.