A team from the Illinois State University College of Business has emerged victorious by taking home the top spot in this year's Selective Insurance Company Insurance Agency Management Competition. Thanks to the efforts of outstanding students, Illinois State University won the championship for the first time in six years. Mohamed Moulani, Fernando Villanueva, Emily Vesper, Colin Glass, Ty Brennan and Shannon Ranari led Illinois State to victories over big-name contenders in Temple State and Indiana State, and their They demonstrated excellence and proved that hard work pays off.
The team was supportive throughout the process and showed they were not afraid to work hard. Their joint contributions led to his $3,000 prize being awarded to the registered student organization Gamma Ota Sigma. It was inspiring to see the students' preparation and dedication to producing their best work.
Reflecting on their experience, the students said how they felt about the competition: “It was so cool to apply the knowledge I had accumulated to real-life scenarios. The feeling I had when I finished this competition was similar to the feeling I had when I finished a summer internship. I feel like I learned valuable lessons and information.'' Another student likened the competition to their own internship experience, explaining that working in a diverse team is important for learning.
This tournament is highly recommended by the team and is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors who want to expand their professional experience. Although it took time and effort out of their schedules, students agreed that the benefits were worth the effort. One student recalls: “It gave me more peace of mind to gain a holistic knowledge of not only the day-to-day operations of an insurance agency, but also the year-to-year strategy of an insurance agency. Many of our decisions were influenced by the It revolved around the question, “What will lead us to sustained success?” This seems like a very simple question, but there are many factors that go into future success. ” The significant contributions of these individuals not only provided them with wins, but skills that they can continue to build on as they advance in their insurance industry careers.
Many thanks to Selective Insurance for sponsoring the event, and to PriSim Business War Games and Business Simulations for organizing and promoting such an important event.
ISU's victory demonstrates the talent of the student team and the importance of experiential learning. We would like to thank George Day and Tricia Paquette of the Houghton Group for mentoring these students. Kudos to the group for their great work.