Intact supports next-gen leaders with new round of college scholarships

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions has awarded 16 college scholarships worth $3,000 each to students who are children or grandchildren of the company’s employees and distribution partners. The total funding amounts to $48,000 for the 2024 cycle.

Eight recipients are affiliated with Intact employees, while the remaining eight are connected to the company’s network of distribution partners. Selection was based on academic achievement, leadership experience, and involvement in school or community activities.

"We are proud to support these remarkable students as they pursue their academic and professional goals," said Lynn O'Leary (pictured above), US president, global specialty lines at Intact.

"Their achievements and aspirations are truly inspiring, and we're excited to see the positive impact they will make in their communities and beyond. It's an honor to contribute to their continued success,” she said.

Since its inception in 2003, the scholarship program has awarded college funding to more than 400 students. It is funded by the Intact Charitable Trust and administered by Scholarship America, a nonprofit organization focused on scholarship program management.

The 2024 scholarship recipients will attend a variety of higher education institutions across the country, representing a range of academic interests and geographic regions. Colleges include Virginia Tech, Cornell University, Hofstra University, and the University of Georgia, among others.

This year’s recipients include the following students affiliated with Intact employees:

• Jena Bircher – Virginia Tech
• Jaclyn Cadogan – Bryant University
• Namitha Devulapalli – Cornell University
• Alexandra Duff – Hofstra University
• Cassidy Fagan – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Josie Gerdeman – University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Morgan Kim – University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Thomas Lipford – Appalachian State University

The following recipients are children or grandchildren of employees from Intact’s distribution partners:

• Kelsey Dougherty – Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. – University of California, Berkeley
• Avery Halloran – PointeNorth Insurance Group, LLC – University of Georgia
• Lauren Hill – Citadel Insurance – Brigham Young University
• Kylie Jones – Roach Howard Smith & Barton – Baylor University
• Jillian Lux – HUB International – Arizona State University
• Tyler Revolinski – Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC – University of St. Thomas
• Anna Roling – Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc. – University of Iowa
• Luke Welser – Providers Insurance Consultants, Inc. – Saint Louis University

In addition to its scholarship program, the Intact Charitable Trust funds a range of philanthropic initiatives. These include matching gift programs to amplify employee giving, as well as emergency response funding for communities impacted by natural disasters or public crises.

Elsewhere, Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions’ parent company, Intact Financial, recently reported a 3% increase in operating direct premiums written (DPW) in the first quarter of 2025, supported by growth in its personal lines business.

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