Last month our Chicago office hosted Career Day for a dozen middle and high school students from Chicago’s Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club — our local Community Engagement team nonprofit partner. After a brief introduction from Nelson Kefauver, they played a version of “Deal or No Deal”— complete with miniature briefcases and an oversized check — hosted by Scott Karalis. The game illustrated the dynamics of settling a lawsuit versus taking a chance on a trial. Then Scott and Kathy Lengiewicz spoke about their roles as attorneys working within the claims department of a liability insurance carrier, and the students enjoyed a surprisingly competitive game of Scrabble hosted by Kathy and Michaelle Bauer. Wrapping up the day, Alex Ward explained the role of an underwriter in financial lines. They were excited not only to see our downtown Chicago office, but also learn about the different carriers in specialty insurance.
