The Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (“AICP”) has a primary objective of fostering learning opportunities for the insurance compliance community. In keeping with this annual objective, the AICP has selected the winners of three (3), One Thousand Five Hundred Dollar ($1,500) scholarships. These winning applicants are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in insurance, actuarial science, economics, finance, management, mathematics, risk management, statistics or a business related field with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Danette Kobalt of Des Moines, Iowa is a graduate student attending Drake University majoring in Business Administration where she currently maintains a grade point average of 4.0. Danette also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Northern Iowa along with a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. Based on her outstanding accomplishments, Danette is this year’s recipient of the Rick Guggoltz Memorial Scholarship.
Kristen Gindele-Skulsky of Mount Laurel, New Jersey is a graduate student at La Salle University majoring in Business Administration where she maintains a 3.86 grade point average. Kristen has spent the last 6 years working in the insurance industry, most recently with Munich Reinsurance America as a Program Underwriter.
Robin Bogandich of El Dorado Hills, California is a Law student at University of St. Thomas, Minnesota – School of Law where she maintains a 3.67 grade point average. Robin has spent the last 21 years in the insurance compliance field where she has held various roles of increasing responsibility. Robin works at USAA as a Director of Compliance.
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients!