Alena Nguyen first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a student at the University of Texas at Dallas as a student studying Business Administration, with a concentration in Risk Management and insurance, she has also received her MBA.
Alicia Gutierrez first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a finance student at the University of Texas at Dallas and now works at Charles Schwab, where she continues to hone her skills. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity to attend last year’s conference, which allowed her to hear from industry leaders and gain valuable insights.
Armando Ramirez first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a student at Baylor University, where he majored in Finance and Economics with a minor in Statistics. The conference enabled him to network with industry professionals and gain insights into contemporary changes in the insurance field.
Bryan Alvarado first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a student at the University of Houston Downtown, where he studied Risk Management and insurance, Finance, and Spanish. The conference gave him a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the marine and energy industry, serving as both an inspiration and an informative experience.
Csilla Molnar first attended HMEIC in 2021 while pursuing her Master of Business Administration in Investment Management at the University of Houston Downtown. At the conference, she learned about the rapid growth of the renewables industry, particularly in wind and ocean/marine technologies. She gained insights into complex U.S. regulations like the Merchant Marine Jones Act from guest speaker Mr. Farrell.
Jarod Frias first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a student at the University of Houston, where he studied Accounting and Finance with a track in Risk Management and Insurance. The conference provided him with valuable insights into the industry from seasoned professionals and networking opportunities, ultimately leading to his insurance career at McGriff Insurance Services in the Marine and Energy department after graduating in December 2022.
Jensen Smith first attended HMEIC as a student in Maritime Business Administration at Texas A&M University’s Galveston Campus. The conference significantly broadened his horizons in the Marine and energy fields and deepened his understanding of the concepts he had been studying.
As a Baylor University’s Hanakamer School of Business student majoring in Finance, Risk Management, and Insurance, Katherine Walton first attended HMEIC in 2021. The conference enabled her to immerse herself in the insurance and risk management field, establish meaningful connections, and learn about new opportunities.
Mason Parr first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a student at the University of North Texas, where he focused on Risk Management and insurance with a minor in Finance. The conference introduced him to innovative companies like Vessel Value, which uses comprehensive statistics for assets ranging from oil rigs to cargo ships, providing valuable insights for underwriters and supply chain management.
Morgan Koenig first attended HMEIC in 2021 while studying Finance and earning a Risk Management and Insurance Certificate at the University of Houston. She now works as a Commercial Lines Account Rep at USI Insurance Services, attributing her career path to the invaluable industry exposure she gained at the conference.
Olivia Faulkner first attended HMEIC in 2022 as a student at St. Mary’s University, where she majored in Finance and Risk Management and minored in Business Analytics. The conference served as both an educational experience and a networking opportunity, allowing her to connect with professionals and like-minded students.
Taylor Neel first attended HMEIC in 2021 as a student at Baylor University, where she majored in Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, and International Business. The conference allowed her to see real-life classroom learning applications and meet industry professionals, enhancing her understanding of potential career paths.
Trista Todd first attended HMEIC as a Risk Management and Insurance student at the University of North Texas. The conference broadened her knowledge of various industry-relevant topics and provided valuable networking opportunities, making it an unforgettable experience.
Zane Smith first attended HMEIC in 2021 as a Finance and Risk Management major at St. Mary’s University’s Greehey School of Business and now works at Munich Re, a multinational insurance company. The conference broadened his understanding of the market and provided valuable insights into how insurance drives innovation, particularly in developing emerging renewable energy sources like offshore wind.
The 2019 John R. Brown National Admiralty Law Moot Court Competition
The Law Center’s Gold team of Hannah Crosby, Sarah Day, and Sarah Simmons, placed runners-up in the national John R. Brown National Admiralty Law Moot Court Competition in Charleston, S.C. In addition, the Purple team of Katelyn Bayhi, Jacob Cunningham, and Michael Maldonado placed as national semifinalists.
LSU Law was named the competition’s Most Outstanding Law School for placing two teams in the top four. Maldonado also won third place Best Oralist.
The LSU Law Center’s participation in the John R. Brown National Admiralty Law Moot Court Competition is made possible, in part, by funding granted by the HMEIC.
LSU Law Wins Third National Admiralty Moot Court Championship in Four Years
On March 24, 2018, one of the Houston Marine and Energy Insurance Conference sponsored schools, won the Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition, an interscholastic appellate moot court competition focused on Maritime law. The LSU Law team of Jessie Finley, Sara Kuebel, and Jacob Cunningham won the 2018 John R. Brown National Admiralty Law Moot Court Competition in Seattle and the team also won the competition’s Maritime Law Association of the United States Award for the Best Brief. LSU Law used the Funds awarded to it from the HMEIC to pay for travel to Seattle for the prestigeous competition. When asked about the experience, Ms. Kuebel remarked, “Without the generosity and support of the HMEIC, LSU Law would not have been able to claim our third of the last four John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court National Championships. Our team is sincerely grateful for the contributions of HMEIC and forever indebted for their philanthropy. We were thrilled to be given the opportunity to pursue our passion for maritime law.”
UNT Risk Management & Insurance Students Attend Study Abroad Program in UK
Using grant money provided by HMEIC, the University of North Texas College of Business held its first faculty-led risk management and insurance study abroad course during the summer of 2018, enabling 13 students to expand their understanding of global risk management by spending 15 days in the UK. The student group visited Lloyds, as well as several other companies to gain a better understanding of each one’s particular risk management strategies and challenges. Companies visited included Visa, Grant Thornton and Weir Company (a manufacturing and engineering firm in Scotland that services vessels).
Presentation at Lloyd’s
Final Presentation in Scotland
Meeting at Grant Thortnton
The Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference, a 501(c)(3) organization, has awarded over $1,200,000 in program assistance, scholarships and library assistance to a number of law schools and universities to aid their insurance programs and support their marine law curriculum, making it one of the leading scholarships in the areas of marine and energy law and insurance. We currently support educational institutions/programs, which provide scholarships in insurance education, admiralty law courses, law libraries and admiralty moot court competitions.