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2020 University of Iowa – Scholarship Recipient: Benjamin Carlisle

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2020 University of Iowa – Scholarship Recipient: Benjamin Carlisle

Ben was born and raised in West Des Moines, Iowa and is currently a senior at The University of Iowa. He is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Risk Management & Insurance Certificate and will graduate in Spring of 2021.

Ben has loved his time spent at The University of Iowa and accredits his exposure to the insurance industry to the university’s Vaughan Institute. Since he has dedicated a portion of his education to risk management and insurance, he has sought a variety of different experiences to expand his knowledge of the industry. This includes being a member of Gamma Iota Sigma (a business fraternity focused on insurance, risk management, and actuarial science), completing an internship at Holmes Murphy & Associates focused on Property Casualty insurance, and is currently an underwriting intern at GuideOne Insurance which he will continue through his senior year.

Upon graduating in the spring, Ben plans on staying in the Des Moines metro to pursue a career in the insurance industry, specifically in a role that allows him to work hands-on with clients or insureds. He believes the great education he got from The University of Iowa has put him in an excellent position as he enters the workforce.

2020 Drake University – Scholarship Recipient: Dylan Gadberry

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2020 Drake University – Scholarship Recipient: Dylan Gadberry

Dylan Gadberry is a junior at Drake University studying Finance and Actuarial Science. He would like to express his gratitude to the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame for their recognition. He has passed two actuarial exams and will sit for his third in March 2020. He has been an Annuity Product Management Intern at Sammons Financial Group in West Des Moines, Iowa for the summer and school year, 2020. Dylan is a very active member of his college ministry, Campus Fellowship, and the treasurer for Young Americans for Freedom. He has also participated in an actuarial case competition at Traveler’s Insurance, where Drake’s team gained a second-place finish. While not working, he enjoys playing the guitar and long-distance running. He plans to work in the annuity and life insurance industry upon graduation in the Des Moines metro.

Announcements

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Due to the continuing health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 2020 Iowa Insurance of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony slated for October 28, 2020 has been cancelled.  We do plan to award the scholarships to students at Drake University and University of Iowa this year as scheduled.  All nominees submitted for this year’s ceremony will be considered for the 2021 induction ceremony and will not need to be resubmitted.  We apolgize for any inconvenience this may cause. But, we believe the safety of our inductees and attendees takes precendence.


Please continue to watch the website for more exciting news about the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame including a new recognition award for 2021 and increased funding and expanded scholarship opportunities for Iowa students. The future of the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame is brighter than ever!

We Are Accepting Nominations

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To be eligible for consideration, nominees must have an Iowa connection, serve as a role model for young people as well as others in the insurance business, exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct, and have significantly impacted the insurance industry.

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