2008 Willis Challenger Essay Contest

This contest challenges students to translate the theme of the 2008 Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Student Leadership Program, “The Insurance Profession: How the Industry Can Change the World”, into action. A cash prize of $1,500 will be awarded to the student who submits the top selected essay.

Contest Announcement

The contest is open to undergraduate and graduate student attendees at the St. John's University School of Risk Management 2008 Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Student Leadership Program held on April 10, 2008.

Contestants must submit an essay addressing the following:

"The world's insurance industry is providing trillions of dollars in economic security to individuals, businesses and governments worldwide, yet it seems to suffer from a negative image. Do you agree or disagree? What would you recommend the industry do to enhance its reputation?"

Submission Deadline: May 30, 2008

Only entries delivered or postmarked by the deadline will be considered. Only one entry per student is permitted. The essay must be of the contestant’s own work and of 500-750 words in length. No co-authoring is permitted. The contestant must submit his or her essay along with the entry form to:

Theresa Marro
Assistant Director, Marketing & Industry Relations
School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science
St. John's University
101 Murray Street, Room 448
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-277-5113
E-mail: marrot@stjohns.edu

The contest entry form can be downloaded or obtained at the Division of Marketing and Industry Relations, Room 448 on the Manhattan Campus. The School of Risk Management will announce the winning entry by mid-June 2008. All contestants will be notified of results.

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