Frequently asked questions
About the Gamma Iota Sigma – Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter — what it is, who can join, and how to get involved.
- What is Gamma Iota Sigma?
- Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) is the international collegiate professional fraternity for insurance, risk management, and actuarial science. Founded in 1965, it connects a network of more than 35,000 students and alumni across 175+ chapters in the United States and Canada who are building careers in the insurance industry.
- What is the Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter?
- The Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter is the officially recognized GIS alumni chapter serving insurance, risk management, and actuarial professionals in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Chartered in 2026, it hosts networking, professional development, and community events for the local industry.
- Do I have to be a GIS alum to join the Tampa Bay alumni chapter?
- No. Membership in the Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter is open to anyone working in or entering insurance, risk management, and actuarial fields in the Tampa Bay area — you do not need to have been a GIS student member. GIS alumni and non-alumni industry professionals are equally welcome.
- How do I join the Tampa Bay alumni chapter?
- You can join through the Join page on this site to become a member and receive event invitations. The quickest way to get involved is to attend an upcoming chapter event and meet the officers in person.
- Is the chapter officially affiliated with the national Gamma Iota Sigma fraternity?
- Yes. The Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter is officially recognized by Gamma Iota Sigma, is listed in the national alumni chapter directory, and operates under the GIS Alumni Council.
- When and where does the chapter meet?
- The Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter hosts networking happy hours, professional-development programs, and community events at venues around the Tampa Bay area, sometimes alongside other local insurance groups; its first event was a launch happy hour in September 2026. Upcoming dates, times, and venues are posted on the Events page, and members receive invitations by email.
- How can my firm partner with or sponsor the chapter?
- Insurance and risk-management firms can sponsor or partner with the Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter to reach local professionals and support the industry's talent pipeline. See the Partner With Us page or reach the officers through the Contact page to discuss options.
- Can I donate through the Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter?
- Yes. The Gamma Iota Sigma Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter links to Gamma Iota Sigma's online giving page on Give Lively, where anyone can give any amount. Those gifts go to the national Gamma Iota Sigma organization named on that page rather than to the chapter, so receipts and tax treatment come from them. The chapter is newly formed and does not yet have its own tax-exempt determination, so gifts to the chapter itself should not be treated as tax-deductible. The Donate page has the link and the details.
- What are the benefits of joining?
- Members connect with Tampa Bay insurance, risk management, and actuarial professionals through networking and professional-development events, and tap into the broader Gamma Iota Sigma alumni network of more than 35,000 members. It is a way to build local relationships, mentor students, and grow a career in the industry.