“Stony Brook University’s College of Business is thrilled to work with LIIEF to prepare students for internships and employment in such an important industry. The establishment of an Endowed Chair will be an important step toward enhancing curriculum and programs that will allow us to be a strong educational and research partner to the insurance industry on Long Island and beyond. We are excited to work with individuals and leaders who have the foresight to invest in the growth of their field. Such a unique partnership can foster programs on the cutting edge of the insurance industry developed right here on Long Island.”
Manuel London, Ph.D.
Dean, Stony Brook University College of Business
“The insurance industry is facing a shortage of professionals as retirements will continue over the next few years. Without entry level professionals to fill these positions, the industry is staring down a major problem. Not having the availability of an insurance degree program on Long Island makes local matters even worse. Kingstone sees the need and is a major supporter of LIIEF’s goal to establish a degree program in insurance and risk management at the Stony Brook University School of Business.”
Barry Goldstein
CEO, Kingstone Insurance Company
“Conceived by the IIABSC under the leadership of my predecessor, Joanne Bentivegna, our board and members are committed to the development of this project. We see this as a vital step in attracting and preparing the next generation of insurance professionals. We look to partner with others to make this project a benefit to our industry.”
Eric Keiffert
Executive Vice President, Hometown Insurance Agency
“The Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York is proud to endorse LIIEF’s project of establishing a degree program in insurance and risk management at the Stony Brook University School of Business with the goal of attracting a better prepared next generation of insurance professionals into our industry. We join in with the support of our other associations to the success of this project to the betterment of our industry’s future.”
Richard Signorelli
President, Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater NY
“The BIG I Tri-County Board of Directors is pleased to endorse the important effort of LIIEF in creating an Insurance and Risk Management degree program at Stony Brook University. We are proud of the work you have accomplished so far and wish you continued success in this endeavor. A program of this nature will attract and benefit young folks with wonderful opportunities in the insurance industry. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of the Long Island Insurance Education Foundation.”
Andrew Chong
President, BIG I Tri-County Board of Directors