Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management Funds

Katie Insurance Golf Classic

The Katie Insurance Golf Classic Fund is a general purpose fund which supports the annual Katie School Golf Classic. The proceeds from the Katie School Golf Classic are used to support the programs the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management provides. This fund was established in April 1999

Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1995 by three Chicago-area chapters of the CPCU society to honor Gerald E. Myers, a longtime Chicago-area insurance executive. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in insurance who is a resident of Cook County or one of the following “collar” counties; DuPage, McHenry, Lake, Will or Kane. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship endowment was established in 1995 by three Chicago-area chapters of the CPCU society to honor Gerald E. Myers, a longtime Chicago-area insurance executive. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in insurance who is a resident of Cook County or one of the following "collar" counties: DuPage, McHenry, Lake, Will, or Kane.

Timothy Turner RT Specialty Endowed Impact Fund for Risk Management and Insurance

The Timothy Turner RT Specialty Endowed Impact Fund for Risk Management and Insurance was established by Timothy Turner with RT Specialty in order to promote the diversification of the risk management and insurance industry. The impact fund will support engagement in risk management and insurance by talented high school students. Students may be identified from college and career preparatory programs, including but not limited to Chicago Scholars and RISE. Student engagement may include career workshops, internships, job shadowing, mentoring high school programs focused on risk managements and insurance both on campus and off, and trips to Illinois State University campus. The impact fund may also support scholarships for students and early academic career study abroad educational risk management and insurance tours.

Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship

Mark is a 1988 insurance graduate of the Illinois State University College of Business. His parents, Phillip and Mary Ann Loveall, are also alumni, having graduated in 1963. His career has led him to Chartis Insurance in San Francisco where he is vice president. Mark is very passionate about his Illinois State experience and the opportunities it has provided. This scholarship was created to support students majoring or minoring in insurance at Illinois State University and is his way of "paying it forward."

Patrick G. Ryan Endowed Scholarship

The Patrick G. Ryan Scholarship was established in 2012 to honor Patrick Ryan's legacy of providing leadership to the insurance industry. Ryan is founder and CEO of Aon Corporation, which in 2011 ranked as the largest insurance broker in the world. Ryan is also the founder of the Ryan Specialty Group, which is a holding company aimed at providing specialty services to insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to attract and develop the next generation of leaders in the insurance industry.

APIW Zurich Kathleen Savio Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to attract juniors majoring in Risk Management and Insurance, International Business, Finance and / or Actuarial Science to careers in the risk management and insurance industry. Financial need, academic achievement, campus engagement, demonstrated leadership, community service and understanding of the importance of attracting a diverse workforce will all be considered for awarding.

David Lockton Katie School Insurance Hall of Fame Scholarship

The David Lockton Hall of Fame Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor David Lockton's legacy of providing leadership to the insurance industry. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry.

Additionally Supports: David Lockton Hall of Fame Scholarship

Katie School Alumni Scholarship

The Katie School Alumni Scholarship was established in 2014 by Blake Kuppersmith '02 and Eric Pan '04 who majored in insurance while attending Illinois State University. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a student majoring or minoring in insurance.

Institute for Insurance Ethics Fund

Need Purpose The Institute for Insurance Ethics Fund was created in 2000 to support research, case studies, and workshops for Katie Insurance students and faculty focused on industry ethics, compliance, professionalism and promoting values such as social consciousness, and what is now known as triple bottom line focus (People, planet, profit).

Jay and Sue Edmondson Faculty Development

This endowment was established in December 2004 by James (Jay) and Susan Edmondson to provide support for Katie School of Insurance faculty members to grow in their skills and abilities by engaging in activities that create value for the insurance and financial services industry. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Jay and Sue Edmondson Faculty Development endowment was established in December 2004 by James (Jay) and Susan Edmondson to provide support for Katie School of Insurance faculty members to grow in their skills and abilities by engaging in activities that create value for the insurance and financial services industry.

Edmondson-Miller Endowed Chair of Insurance & Financial Services

This endowed fund was established in 1992 by gifts from State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and other donors to create an endowed chair in insurance and financial services. The name was changed in 2002 from Illinois Insurance & Financial Services Endowed Professor to the Edmondson-Miller Endowed Chair of Insurance & Financial Services in honor of Duane Miller and Jay Edmondson. Duane and Jay were instrumental in the early establishment of the Center for Insurance and Financial Services (aka Katie School of Insurance).

COUNTRY Financial Katie School Fund

The COUNTRY Financial Katie School Fund supports initiatives related to the Center for Insurance (aka "Katie School") enabling the Katie School to continue developing students through scholarships, leadership programs, personal/professional development, community outreach, and industry interaction. Each of these endeavors has been supported by COUNTRY annually since 2000.

Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2011 by Carl Nierstheimer to honor his children and their families, as well as his late wife Mary Gurtner Nierstheimer, his late father Frank, and late mother Hilda Giese Nierstheimer. In the past two generations this family has almost 300 years of combined career experience in the insurance industry. Since a major challenge for the College of Business is attracting and retaining the most academically talented students and as tuition costs continue to rise, it is with the utmost pride that Carl and his family are supporting this scholarship. They hope that the recipients will excel in their studies at Illinois State University and enjoy their success and fulfillment in their insurance careers as they help others to manage risks and protect their families.

Additionally Supports: Nierstheimer-Gurtner Family Endowed Scholarship

ISAHU-Gregory Smith Memorial Insurance Scholarship

The ISAHU-Gregory Smith Memorial Insurance Scholarship was established in 2015 by the Illinois State Association of Health Underwriters (ISAHU) in memory of one of its colleagues, Gregory Smith. Gregory was a loving husband and father, a dedicated volunteer and a hard worker. He lived a life of service by always putting others' needs before his own. He was an agent for RW Garrett Insurance for 21 years, since 1994, and was formerly an agent for Travelers Insurance, from 1977 to 1994. For 37 years, he worked in health insurance, helping employers and individuals make good choices in their insurance programs. Gregory was a founding member of the Central Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters, where he twice served as president. He believed that the only way to make a difference was to get involved. This scholarship will help prepare the next generation of insurance professionals for the industry.

Mark Willis Scholarship Fund

The Mark Willis Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 to honor Mark's legacy of providing leadership to the insurance industry. The fund will provide financial support to attract and develop the next generation of industry leaders through the insurance program at Illinois State University and the support of the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management.

Dean Tambling Scholarship

The Dean Tambling Scholarship was established by Dean Tambling in order to encourage students of high merit to pursue careers in the insurance industry as he did.

Nanette T. Meyer Scholarship

The Nanette T. Meyer Scholarship was established in 2016 in memory of Nan Meyer who passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2016. Nanette T. Meyer (Nan) was born June 6, 1956 in Camp Pendleton, CA. Nan worked for many years for Markel Corporation, most recently as a managing director, Excess Liability/Life Sciences. She worked in the insurance industry as both an underwriter and broker for more than 35 years. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Nan was an avid equestrian, skier and scuba diver. Colleagues describe Nan as one of the special people you meet, dedicated to her profession, her staff, and colleagues. She was a team player and a confident ball of fire. This scholarship honors Nan and her passion for the insurance industry.

Rockford Mutual Insurance Endowed Scholarship

The Rockford Mutual Insurance Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide financial support to a student enrolled as an insurance major, with coursework in Marketing or the Professional Sales sequence. Preference given to a student with financial need.

Katie School Excellence Fund

This endowment was established in September 1996 to support the Katie School of Insurance. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This Katie School Excellence Fund was established in September 1996 to support the Center for Insurance and Financial Services (aka Katie School of Insurance). Income from the endowment will be used to support the annual operating expenses for the Center for Insurance.

Undergraduate Insurance Program

The Undergraduate Insurance Program General Fund was established in October 1999. The Fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Undergraduate Insurance Program in the College of Business.

Additionally Supports: AIG Scholarship, APIW, ARM Scholar, AXA XL Scholarship, Afni, Inc Scholar, American Agricultural Insurance Co Scholar, American Family Insurance Scholar, Amica Mutual Insurance Co Scholar, Angus Robinson Scholarship, Aon Scholarship, Arlington/Roe &, Co Scholar, Arthur J. Gallagher &, Co Scholar, Association of Lloyd’s Brokers, Assurance Agency Scholar, Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship, Bituminous Insurance Co Scholarship, CNA Scholarship, COUNTRY Financial Scholar, CPCU Exam Award, Certificate for Leadership and Business Acumen, Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholar, Chubb Group Scholar, Connor &, Gallagher Scholar, David Lockton Hall of Fame Scholarship, Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship, FAME Scholarship, Gen Re Scholar, Hammesfahr Scholarship, Hartford Insurance Company, Hartford Steam Boiler Scholar, Hortica Insurance Scholar, Insurance Account and Systems Scholarship, International Internship Award, J. Krug &, Associates, Inc. Scholarship, Katie Insurance Diversity Scholarship, LOMA Society Scholarship, Liberty Mutual Scholar, Lloyd's Illinois Scholar, London Market Study Tour, McLean County Compact, Mid-Illinois Chapter of RIMS Scholar, Munich Re Scholar, Outstanding Junior in Insurance, Outstanding Senior in Insurance, Pekin Insurance Scholar, RLI Scholar, RT Specialty Scholar, Redbird Risk Management Scholarship, Rockwood Foundation Scholarship, Spencer Foundation Scholarship, Student Leadership Program, Surplus Line Association of IL Scholar, Swiss Re Scholar, Travelers Scholar, Undergraduate Insurance Program General Fund, VCU RMI Challenge, Zurich North America Scholar

Katie School of Insurance Hall of Fame Fund

The Katie School Hall of Fame fund was opened in February 2012. The purpose is to support the initiatives of the Katie School of Insurance to enhance the insurance and risk management major that is housed in the Department of Finance, Insurance and Law in the College of Business at Illinois State University, or as otherwise designated by the director of the Katie School of Insurance in consultation with the dean of the College of Business.

Additionally Supports: AIG Scholarship, AXA XL Scholarship, Afni, Inc Scholarship, Agency Management Competition Scholarship, American Agricultural Insurance Co. Scholarship, Arthur J. Gallagher &, Co. Scholarship, Associated Bank Scholarship, Assurance Agency Scholar, Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship, Bituminous Insurance Co Scholarship, Brown &, Brown Scholarship, CNA Scholarship, Chubb Group Scholar, Corkill Insurance Agency Scholar, Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship, Gen Re Scholar, Great Peoria Claims Association Scholarship, Hartford Steam Boiler Scholar, IAMIC Scholar, Insurance Producer Awareness Scholarship, International Scholarship, Katie School Actuarial Scholar, Katie School Data Analytics, Katie School Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship, Katie School Hall of Fame, LOMA Society Scholarship, Liberty Mutual Scholar, Lloyd's Illinois Scholar, Mid-Illinois Chapter of RIMS Scholar, Munich Re Scholar, Pekin Insurance Scholar, RLI Scholar, RT Specialty Scholar, Redbird Risk Management Scholarship, Rockwood Scholarship, Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge Team, St. Louis Chpater of CPCU Scholarship, Swiss Re Scholar, Travelers Scholar, Zurich North America Scholar

COUNTRY Financial Insurance & Risk Management Scholarship

The COUNTRY Financial Insurance & Risk Management Scholarship was established by COUNTRY Financial in order to assist students in Insurance & Risk Management.

Additionally Supports: COUNTRY Financial Insurance &, Risk Management Scholarship

Markel Specialty Scholarship

The Markel Specialty Scholarship was established to enhance diversity of the Insurance and Risk Management program at Illinois State University. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student pursuing a major in Insurance and Risk Management. Student must be a junior with demonstrated financial need.

J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. Endowed Scholarship

The J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 in honor of Katie School of Insurance 2018 Hall of Fame recipient J. Patrick Gallahger. The scholarship provides financial support to students majoring in Insurance. Special consideration will be given to students in insurance and sales.

St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship

The endowment was established in 1998 by the St. Louis Chapter of RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) in memory of John Hamilton. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in insurance. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The endowment was established in 1998 by the St. Louis Chapter of Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) in memory of John Hamilton. The purpose of the fund is to help attract and retain the brightest students to pursue careers in risk and insurance. The name of the endowment was changed in 2013 so as to honor the memory of all deceased members of the chapter. The St. Louis Chapter of RIMS is one of 81 chapters across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan. RIMS represents more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and governmental entities serving more than 10,000 risk management professionals around the world.

Edward B. Rust, Jr. Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship

The Edward B. Rust, Jr. Katie School Insurance Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 to honor Edward B. Rust, Jr.'s legacy of providing leadership to the insurance industry. Rust is the 2016 Laureate for the Katie School Insurance Hall of Fame. The scholarship provides support to majors or minors in insurance who demonstrate academic and personal achievement with specific requirements determined annually by the Katie School based on the recruiting and retention needs of the College and the Finance, Insurance and Law Department.

Lori Goltermann Endowed Scholarship Fund

Gifts will establish a scholarship for students who will have demonstrated an interest and ability to help attract women to careers in risk management and insurance. Criteria considered will be demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and achievement both in and outside of class.

Andrew T. Nappi International Study Award

This endowment was established in 2000 in recognition of the retirement of Andrew Nappi, former dean of the College of Business and director of the Katie Insurance School, by friends and colleagues. The study grant is awarded to a student majoring in insurance and studying abroad. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Andrew T. Nappi International Study Award was established in 2000 in recognition of the retirement of Andrew Nappi, former dean of the College of Business and director of the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management, by friends and colleagues. The study grant is awarded to a student majoring in insurance and studying abroad.

Additionally Supports: Nappi International Study Award