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November 14, 2007
TWO CPCU SOCIETY WORKSHOPS COMING TO MASSACHUSETTS
The CPCU Society and the Society’s Central Massachusetts Chapter will be hosting two educational workshops: Closing the Gaps in Property Insurance and The 2007 Commercial General Liability Policy. Each program has been approved for three (3) continuing education credits in Massachusetts and for four (4) continuing education credits in Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine. . . . more

November 1, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’S NOVEMBER CPCU eJOURNAL REVIEWS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO UNINSURED MOTORIST PROBLEM
The CPCU Society’s November CPCU eJournal, “A Review of Some Possible Solutions to the Uninsured Motorist Problem,” attempts to explore how laws and other measures are designed to mitigate the uninsured motorist problem. . . . more

October 16, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY WORKSHOP COMING TO CHICAGO
On November 1, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Chicago Chapters will be hosting an educational workshop: Breach of Privacy and Identity Theft. Breach of Privacy and Identity Theft has been filed for three (3) continuing education credits in Illinois and Wisconsin. This program has been approved for four (4) continuing professional development (CPD) units by the AICPCU. . . . more

October 9, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE COMING TO COLUMBUS
On October 31, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Columbus Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Building Communication Strategies: Leverage Your Best Critical Thinking. . . . more

October 2, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’S 2007 ANNUAL MEETING SEMINAR FEATURES LATEST REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE TOPICS
The CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8–11, featured a seminar entitled, “Regulatory and Legislative Hot Topics,” where presenters discussed some of the most pressing topics facing the industry today. . . . more

September 25, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’S 2007 ANNUAL MEETING FEATURED AVIAN FLU SEMINAR
The CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8–11, featured 18 seminars focused on technical property and casualty insurance issues. One seminar, entitled “Avian Flu Pandemic: This Is No Drill,” was a meeting highlight. . . . more

September 18, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2007–2008 OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS
The CPCU Society announced its new officers and governors during the CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8–11. These new positions are effective immediately
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September 12, 2007
JAMES L. BRITT, CPCU, THE CPCU SOCIETY’S 2007-2008 PRESIDENT, UNVEILS NEW BOOK AT SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINARS
Newly installed 2007-2008 CPCU Society President, James L. Britt, CPCU, signed copies of his first book, Building Leaders One on One, during the CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars in Honolulu, Hawaii, this week. . . .more

September 10, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY TO OFFER NEW BENEFIT TO MEMBERS BEGINNING IN 2009
All CPCU Society members will receive a complimentary membership in one of the Society’s 14 interest groups beginning in 2009. The CPCU Society’s Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve this new CPCU Society member benefit, immediately prior to the CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8-11 . . . more

August 22, 2007
THE CPCU SOCIETY ANNOUNCES EXHIBITORS FOR ITS 63rd ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINARS IN HONOLULU
The CPCU Society has officially announced the following exhibitors that will be participating in the CPCU Society’s Expo at the Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars, Sept. 8-11, 2007, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Hawaii Convention Center. The Society’s Expo will be open Saturday, Sept. 8 through Monday, Sept. 10. . . .more

August 14, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’s NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSES SET FOR HONOLULU
A comprehensive leadership development opportunity is available immediately prior to the CPCU Society’s Annual Meeting and Seminars, during two full days of the CPCU Society’s National Leadership Institute (NLI) courses. NLI courses offer career-enhancing leadership development opportunities for both CPCU Society members and other industry professionals. NLI courses will be held Sept. 6-7, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Society’s Annual Meeting and Seminars will be held Sept. 8-11, 2007, at the Hawaii Convention Center. . . .more

July 24, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY 2007 ANNUAL MEETING TO HOST SPECIAL ETHICS PANEL DISCUSSION
A special general session will be held during the CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars Monday morning entitled, “Ethics: A Leadership Perspective,” where industry leaders will carry on a stimulating discussion about the ethical issues affecting today’s property and casualty insurance industry. The CPCU Society’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Seminars will be held Sept. 8-11, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Hawaii Convention Center. . . . more

July 10, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING OFFERS NUMEROUS LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CPCUs can sharpen their leadership and career development skills while attending the CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars, in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 8-11. The meeting will host more than 5,000 attendees, which includes CPCUs, their guests, and other industry professionals. . . . more

July 2, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’s JULY CPCU eJOURNAL EXAMINES INSURANCE REGULATORY SYSTEM
The CPCU Society’s July CPCU eJournal, “Insurance Regulation: An Evaluation of Reform Options,” explains the current state-based insurance regulatory system, as well as key legal decisions shaping the current regulatory structure. . . . more

June 28, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY 2007 ANNUAL MEETING OFFERS LATEST IN PROPERTY/CASUALTY EDUCATION
CPCUs will convene and have multiple opportunities to stimulate their learning and stay on top of the latest information in the property and casualty industry at the CPCU Society’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Seminars, in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 8-11. . . . more

June 13, 2007

UPCOMING CPCU SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINARS ON TARGET FOR HONOLULU
PROJECTED ATTENDANCE WILL BE ONE OF LARGEST FOR THE CPCU SOCIETY
The CPCU Society’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Seminars, which will be held Sept. 8-11, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Hawaii Convention Center, with a projected attendance of more than 5,000, will be one of the Society’s largest meetings in its 63-year history. . . . more

June 7, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY TECHNICAL SYMPOSIA COMING TO PHILADELPHIA
On June 14, the CPCU Society’s Total Quality Section, with the Society’s Philadelphia Chapter, will be hosting two CPCU Society technical symposia: Contractual Transfers and Additional Insureds and Bad Faith: What You Must Know and Do. . . .more

June 5, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’s CPCU eJOURNAL EXPLAINS WHAT MAKES AN ETHICAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
The CPCU Society’s June CPCU eJournal, “An Effective Compliance and Ethics Program is an Ethical Compliance Program,” discusses how companies can make a compliance program effective and the ramifications of an ineffective program. . . . more

May 29, 2007

CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COMING TO BOSTON
On June 7, the CPCU Society and Society’s Boston Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Strategic Thinking and Planning. . . . more

May 22, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE UNVEILS NEW COURSE IN SEATTLE
On June 6, the CPCU Society and Society’s Pacific Northwest and Lake Washington Chapters will be hosting a brand new CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Building Communication Strategies: Leverage Your Best Critical Thinking. . . . more

May 15, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY RELEASES RESULTS OF MEMBER POLL ON CPCU CAREER PATHS
The CPCU Society—the professional association for nearly 28,000 chartered property casualty underwriters—released the results today of a March survey of its Member Opinion Panel. In this second survey of a two-part series on insurance career outlooks, members of the panel were asked for their views on CPCU career paths, and the career planning strategies and tools that Society members found valuable in managing their careers. . . . more

May 8, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE COMING TO PUERTO RICO
On June 6, the CPCU Society and the NAIW will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Building Highly Effective Teams. . . . more

May 1, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY’s CPCU eJOURNAL EXPLAINS CAPTIVE INSURANCE INDUSTRY’s HISTORY, EVOLUTION, AND PURPOSE
The CPCU Society’s May CPCU eJournal, “Captive Insurance Industry-What is it? Where is it? Why is it Important?,” attempts to explain the mysteries of the captive insurance industry in plain English, starting with the history of captive insurance, the differences between captive insurance companies and traditional insurance companies, and the future market for captive insurance. . . . more

April 26, 2007
RICHARD A. GERROND AWARD PRESENTED AT CPCU SOCIETY’s LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The CPCU-Loman Education Foundation presented the second annual Richard A. Gerrond Memorial Award to Ernest E. Grecsek, CPCU, at the CPCU Society’s Leadership Summit, the all-inclusive leadership and career development event for the Society’s leaders, including chapter and sections’ leaders. The Summit was held April 18-21, 2007 in Orlando, Fla., at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. . . . more

April 17, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE COMING TO FORT WORTH
On May 9, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Fort Worth Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Leadership and Ethics: The Power to Succeed. . . .more

April 10, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE COMING TO CINCINNATI
On May 8, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Cincinnati Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Building Communication Strategies: Leverage Your Best Critical Thinking. . . . more

April 3, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY REGIONAL NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE EVENT COMING TO SEATTLE
On April 20, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Pacific Northwest and Lake Washington Chapters will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Creative Thinking in Business. . . . more

March 22, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY REGIONAL NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE COMING TO FORT WORTH
On May 9, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Fort Worth Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Leadership and Ethics-The Power to Succeed. This course has been approved for four continuing education credits in Texas. . . . more

March 15, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSES COMING TO PITTSBURGH
On March 21, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Allegheny Chapter will be hosting two CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) courses: Leadership and Ethics: The Power to Succeed and Developing Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World.. . . more

March 8, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ETHICS COURSE COMING TO ST. LOUIS
On March 20, the CPCU Society and the Society’s St. Louis Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Ethical Decision Making for Insurance Professionals. This course has been approved for three continuing education credits in Missouri. A continental breakfast and course materials will be included. . . . more

March 1, 2007
MARCH CPCU eJOURNAL MAKES RECOMMENDATION FOR LOUISIANA INSURANCE RATING COMMISSION
The CPCU Society’s March CPCU eJournal, “Abolishing the Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission: Is This Part of the Solution to Louisiana’s Homeowners’ Insurance Woes?” studies the Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission, specifically whether the Rating Commission is “a mechanism for engendering public confidence or part of an inherently flawed system.” . . . more

February 20, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE ETHICS AWARENESS MONTH
This March, the-CPCU Society—the premier association for more than 26,000 insurance professionals—celebrates Ethics Awareness Month to emphasize its members’ commitment to ethical behavior. Each year, the Society recognizes Ethics Awareness Month by encouraging its 153 chapters to host ethics-related activities. Participating chapters choose a number of unique ways to celebrate, including conducting group discussions on ethics, hosting luncheons with local speakers, and offering educational seminars. . . . more

February 13, 2007
JAMES BRADLEY TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CPCU SOCIETY’s ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINARS IN HAWAII
James Bradley, motivational speaker and author of The New York Times bestseller, Flags of Our Fathers, which was made into a feature film directed by Clint Eastwood, will be the keynote speaker at the CPCU Society’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Seminars. . . . more

February 6, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT COMING TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA APRIL 18-21, 2007
The CPCU Society’s Leadership Summit, the all-inclusive leadership and career development event for all the Society’s volunteer leaders, will be held April 18-21, 2007, in Orlando, Florida, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Golf Club. . . .more

January 23, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY RELEASES RESULTS OF MEMBER POLL ON INDUSTRY’s FUTURE AND ITS EFFECT ON CAREERS
The CPCU Society—the professional association for more than 26,000 chartered property casualty underwriters—released the results today of a November survey of its Member Opinion Panel. In this first survey of a two-part series on insurance career outlooks, members of the Panel were asked for their views on the industry’s future, and what any impending changes would mean for their careers. . . . more

January 16, 2007
CPCU SOCIETY REGIONAL NATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE COMING TO DENVER
On February 21, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Colorado Chapter will be hosting a CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course: Leadership and Ethics-The Power to Succeed. . . . more

January 3, 2007
JANUARY CPCU eJOURNAL CONSIDERS RISK MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE OF A POSSIBLE FLU PANDEMIC
The January CPCU Society’s CPCU eJournal, “Preparing for the Pandemic Flu from a Risk Management Perspective,” examines the key components of planning for a flu pandemic within a risk management approach. . . . more