Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Students
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions has announced the awarding of $48,000 in college scholarships, recognizing the achievements of exceptional scholars. The initiative, which grants sixteen scholarships of $3,000 each, primarily targets children and grandchildren of Intact employees and their distribution partners. The recipients, selected based on their outstanding academic performance, leadership roles, and engagement in both school and community activities, represent a diverse and talented group ready to make a mark in their respective fields.
The U.S. President of Global Specialty Lines at Intact, Lynn O'Leary, expressed pride in supporting these remarkable students. "We are proud to support these remarkable students as they pursue their academic and professional goals. Their achievements and aspirations are truly inspiring, and we're excited to see the positive impact they will make in their communities and beyond. It's an honor to contribute to their continued success," she stated. This sentiment reflects the company's commitment to not only providing financial assistance but also encouraging the next generation of leaders.
Since its inception in 2003, the scholarship program has awarded over 400 scholarships, showcasing the company’s long-term dedication to fostering education. Funded by the Intact Charitable Trust and managed by Scholarship America®, the program aims to uplift students who exhibit both academic excellence and community involvement.
This year’s scholarship recipients and their prospective colleges demonstrate a wide range of ambitions:
- - Jena Bircher - Virginia Tech (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Jaclyn Cadogan - Bryant University (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Namitha Devulapalli - Cornell University (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Kelsey Dougherty - University of California, Berkeley (Parent Employer: Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.)
- - Alexandra Duff - Hofstra University (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Cassidy Fagan - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Josie Gerdeman - University of Massachusetts Amherst (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Avery Halloran - University of Georgia (Parent Employer: PointeNorth Insurance Group, LLC)
- - Lauren Hill - Brigham Young University (Parent Employer: Citadel Insurance)
- - Kylie Jones - Baylor University (Parent Employer: Roach Howard Smith Barton)
- - Morgan Kim - University of Massachusetts Amherst (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Thomas Lipford - Appalachian State University (Parent Employer: Intact)
- - Jillian Lux - Arizona State University (Parent Employer: HUB International)
- - Tyler Revolinski - University of St. Thomas (Parent Employer: Marsh McLennan Agency, LLC)
- - Anna Roling - University of Iowa (Parent Employer: Cottingham Butler Insurance Services, Inc.)
- - Luke Welser - Saint Louis University (Parent Employer: Providers Insurance Consultants, Inc.)
These scholars represent the future of not only the insurance industry but various fields of study that will drive innovation and community development. As they embark on their collegiate journeys this fall, the impact of their experiences will extend far beyond themselves, contributing to society at large.
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions continues to demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility through educational funding. The longstanding support from the intactspecialty.com team emphasizes the importance of investing in future generations and nurturing talents that will shape the future.
The Intact Charitable Trust USA is a tax-exempt private foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, managed by employees of Intact Services USA LLC. Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions provides an array of specialty insurance products through independent agencies and various brokers, underlining its significance in the insurance landscape across the United States.
For more information about their offerings and dedication to fostering educational initiatives, visit their official website.