AIRROC in conjunction with the NextGen Council was excited to present the 2023 Trish Getty Scholarship to Jacob Hayes during an awards ceremony at the October Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum. Each year since 2012, a $5,000 scholarship has been presented to an exceptional undergraduate student studying insurance, risk management or actuarial science. Students apply for the scholarship by submitting their resume and an essay, which is reviewed by a subcommittee of AIRROC board members to select the winner.
This year we made a concerted effort to broaden the geographic outreach of the scholarship applicants and we were not disappointed. Jacob stood out for his excellent academics, drive, and firsthand experience with the benefits of the insurance industry. We had an opportunity to get to know him at the 2023 Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum in Jersey City, where he was presented with the award.
Jacob is a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is pursuing a double-major in actuarial science and statistics, along with a minor in mathematical statistics. He is a tutor at the University of St. Thomas’ Math Resource Center, and already passed two actuarial exams which is no small feat. Jacob was exposed to the insurance industry when a tree fell on his house, specifically his bedroom, during a thunderstorm. He was impressed when his roof was fixed within a month, and often thought back to this event when thinking of potential career paths. He learned about actuarial science in his senior year of high school and thought it complimented his skill set nicely. After discovering the field was expanding and full of opportunity, Jacob was sold and chose to pursue the major. His commitment to insurance was validated after hearing nothing but positive things about the career path throughout his first year of college. Jacob wanted a career that challenged him, but also allowed for time with his family. After speaking with several actuaries, he found that most of them had this balance, which further solidified his decision to pursue actuarial science as a career path. Jacob is also excited by the global nature of the industry. He truly recognizes the opportunity within the world of insurance and will undoubtedly be an asset to our industry once he graduates from college.
Jacob is active beyond just academics. He is a member of Gamma Iota Sigma, a Golf Supervisor at Settlers’ Mill Adventure Golf in Minocqua, Wisconsin, and taking the time to learn various programming languages. He is a well-rounded individual with a passion for the insurance industry.
AIRROC is excited for Jacob and can’t wait to see what he does in the insurance industry.
