Meet an Alumnus
Not long ago, many AppState RMI graduates were in your shoes, in search of a future career path and the knowledge, tools, network, and credentials to support them along the way. While our alumni posses a wide variety of skill sets, career trajectories, and personal backgrounds, they share something very important: remarkable success in the insurance industry and the business world.
Meet an Alumnus: Kimberly Anselmo
Kimberly Anselmo graduated in 2020 from App State with a major in Risk Management and Insurance. Since she graduated, she’s worked with Travelers Insurance in Charlotte, NC. Currently, Kimberly holds the title of Technology & Life Sciences Account Executive.
Kimberly initially got interested in the insurance industry due to the networking events and Gamma Iota Sigma meetings she attended at App. These events added a sense of community and belonging, which inspired her to pursue risk management and insurance as a major. During her college career, Kimberly engaged with the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center which helped her feel confident through events focused on professional development and networking. Through the Brantley Center, Kimberly was able to meet with representatives from Travelers Insurance, which led her to an internship and later a full-time offer upon graduation. After 8 years with Travelers, she still interacts with those representatives she met as they have evolved into mentors and meaningful colleagues in her career. Additionally, Kimberly fondly remembers the Women in Financial Services trip to New York City because she was able to meet with accomplished women in the financial services industry, which inspired her and gave her a clear vision of her future in the insurance industry could be.
When asked about advice she would give to current students interested in studying Risk Management and Insurance she said, “I would encourage them to take full advantage of the networking opportunities the RMI program offers and connect with professionals across various areas of the industry. RMI is a broad and dynamic field, with career paths ranging from marketing and sales to underwriting and analytics. There is truly something for everyone in this industry.”
Meet an Alumnus: Harrison Cameron
Harrison Cameron graduated from App State as a double major in Risk Management & Insurance, and Finance & Banking, with a minor in International Business. Since graduation, Harrison has worked with RPS (Risk Placement Services) and is currently a Production Underwriter.
Harrison was fortunate to meet with upperclassmen majoring in RMI during his freshman year, which exposed him to the variety of career paths available to students studying RMI. Harrison mentioned “Being able to work in an industry that helps repair people’s lives during some of the most devastating times seemed very rewarding. Not only does insurance help indemnify those in need, but it also allows for our world to operate and continue to grow – without insurance, we wouldn’t be able to take large risk that drive growth for our society.” Additionally, in his role focusing on transportation exposures, he enjoys working with agents to customize and deliver coverages that benefit the insured and help build relationships with the agent as it is a rewarding experience. Harrison likes the ability to build his work day, build very close relationships and help people find coverage that allows their businesses to thrive.
Harrison would advise students to get involved with Gamma Iota Sigma and the Brantley Center. Being involved allowed Harrison to travel the U.S and London to attend various networking events and conferences which helped him discover all that the risk and insurance industry has to offer. Additionally, due to his involvement, he was able to acquire many scholarships to help him cover the cost of his education. Finally, Harrison was able to build long-lasting relationships with his classmates due to the amount of time he spent with them in the classroom, doing community service, and hanging out in the Brantley Center. These relationships have continued into his adult life and his professional career.