Student winners of the 2025 Kerestesi $10,000 Insurance Challenge alongside competition judges.

Student winners of the 2025 Kerestesi $10,000 Insurance Challenge alongside competition judges.

May. 5, 2025

Congratulations to Lee Business School students Jacinto Alfaro-Martinez (Accounting), Micaela Benavidez-Sosa (Finance), and Ethan Phui (Marketing & Finance) for winning first place and a $5,000 prize in the 2025 Kerestesi $10,000 Insurance Challenge.

Hosted by the and supported by the PHLY Foundation Fund for Experiential Learning, this fast-paced case competition challenged students to deliver a professional solution to a real-world insurance scenario—with just 24 hours to prepare.

The winning team impressed judges with their strategic thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and confident presentation delivery. Their achievement reflects the strong interdisciplinary talent being cultivated at Lee Business School.