IBM Presents On the Use
of Technology in the P/C Industry
Daniel M. Yellin, Ph.D., director, software technology,
IBM, and an IBM Distinguished Engineer, lead a valuable presentation
on user-friendly translation of changes coming in core technology, and
the impact on P/C insurance industry operations; privacy and compliance
issues for insurers in the 50 states; and disaster recovery plans for
business continuity and workforce management. Yellin explained that
the industry is changing in response to many of today's technological
advances. "Technology continues to reproduce rapidly," said Yellin.
"We believe it will continue to have more and more of an impact on the
way we do business."
Donald J. Hurzeler
Named 2004-2005 CPCU Society President
The 2004-2005 CPCU Society officers and governors were installed yesterday
during the Society’s Annual Business Meeting. Donald J. Hurzeler,
CPCU, CLU, an executive with Zurich Insurance, was named CPCU Society
president, replacing Hugh B. McGowan, CPCU. In addition, Millicent W.
Workman, CPCU, was named president-elect, Betsey L. Brewer was named vice
president, and Larry Klein, CPCU, continues his three-year term as secretary-treasurer.
CPCUs Learn Real-World Concepts During Leadership and Development Seminars
In addition to the property and casualty education seminars,
the Annual Meeting offered expert training in leadership best practices
and career management. CPCUs attended specialized seminars on career
management concepts such as building high performance teams, succeeding
during times of conflict and change, and culture competence for leaders.
2005 Annual Meeting
Attendees Will Get Their Careers in Gear in Atlanta
Don Hurzeler,
CPCU, conducted his first order of business as president of the CPCU
Society and announced the theme and location of the CPCU Society’s
61st Annual Meeting and Seminars. CPCUs will convene in Atlanta, Georgia,
October 22-25, 2005, to the theme: “Get Your Career in Gear.”
Hurzeler will preside over this meeting.
