About Gamma Iota Sigma – Tampa Bay

Gamma Iota Sigma is the international professional fraternity for students and professionals in risk management, insurance, and actuarial science. It was founded in 1965, and its first chapter was chartered in April 1966 at The Ohio State University. Today the fraternity spans 177 chapters nationwide and a network of more than 35,000 members and alumni, all connected by a shared commitment to the industry and to each other.

The Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter is the GIS alumni chapter for the Tampa Bay area, and one of the newest additions to that network — chartered in 2026 to give Gamma Iota Sigma alumni here a way to stay connected after graduation: networking with fellow risk, insurance, and actuarial professionals, mentoring current collegiate members, and giving back to the industry that shaped our careers.

We are just getting started. The chapter is chartered, the board is in place, and we are building our membership and our first season of events now — which means the people who join this year are the ones who shape what this chapter becomes. And you don't need a GIS pin to be part of it: membership is open to Gamma Iota Sigma alumni and to anyone in the risk management, insurance, or actuarial community who wants to network and support the fraternity's mission. If that's you, we'd love to have you.

Our Values

We share the values of the national fraternity:

• Teamwork — working collaboratively toward common goals
• Integrity — communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully
• Excellence — delivering our best, built on professionalism and hard work
• Diversity — safeguarding equity, inclusion, and respect for all
• Service — showing up for our members, our industry, and our community