Brotherhood Mutual: Specialists with a CPCU Foundation

“Brotherhood Mutual may serve a niche market, but the insurance industry as a whole affects us. Our systems and vendors come from the industry, so we need to be knowledgeable of the issues that affect the industry. While the CPCU is certainly not the only designation that Brotherhood Mutual employees pursue, for our industry, it is the only one that can give such a broad understanding of property and liability insurance. My CPCU has given me a better understanding of what my peers encounter as well. (The CPCU) is also very good for our insureds. It gives them the confidence of knowing that they have well educated insurance experts working for them.”

Mark A. Robinson, CPCU, CPA
President and Treasurer
Brotherhood Mutual

International Risk Management Institute Manages Risk with CPCU

“Since we are in essence charged with helping risk professionals understand the most difficult concepts in a highly technical field, we consider the CPCU designation to be a prerequisite for the job. I consider CPCU to be the most prestigious insurance designation, and there are several reasons for this. First, it is by far the most comprehensive and rigorous curriculum of any designation. Frankly, there are a lot of people who just do not have the drive, intelligence, and commitment to pass all the parts, and I want people working for me (as employees or providing insurance for our business) to possess these traits. Secondly, I think the emphasis on ethics is very important, especially these days. Thirdly, obtaining the designation allows the recipient to join the CPCU Society. There is really nothing quite like the CPCU Society in the industry and those who take advantage of the opportunity will enjoy wonderful benefits. Involvement in the Society allows people the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, develop an immensely valuable network of industry contacts, and pay back the industry that has been so good to all of us.”

Jack Gibson, CPCU
President
IRMI

Grinnell Mutual Connects CPCU and Success

“Education is paramount to the success of an individual, and the use of that education is paramount to the success of our company.  I want both to be successful. To me, the CPCU designation is an ‘advanced degree’ in insurance. I completed many insurance-related courses during my career.  Two years after obtaining my CPCU designation, I was named President and CEO of our company. My relationship with other insurance CEOs was strengthened by the fact that most all of them had their CPCU credentials.”

Dan F. Agnew, CPCU
President and CEO
Grinnel Mutual

Lexington Insurance Opens Doors to Opportunities with CPCU

“As the U.S. surplus lines insurance leader, Lexington makes far-reaching technical knowledge and proficiency a priority.  CPCU is an excellent source of this knowledge.  We view CPCU as the premier avenue to professional development.  The ‘totality’ of property and casualty insurance knowledge that comes with the CPCU designation is a critical foundation for the innovative thinking and new product development that is vital to the success both of our industry and our clients. (The CPCU) also opens doors to excellent networking opportunities.”

Kevin H. Kelley, CPCU
Chairman and CEO
Lexington Insurance

An Organization-Wide Commitment to CPCU at RSUI Group

“Clearly, the CPCU designation is unique, in that it requires a broad study of all aspects of the P&C business.  I think completing the CPCU designation demonstrates a commitment to our business.  In my view, the CPCU designation shows a commitment to learning – throughout one’s career – along with a commitment to acting in the highest professional and ethical manner.  Completing the designation helps you to understand – and demonstrates to others that you recognize – constant learning, utmost professionalism, and ethical behavior are essential tenants of our business.  To be successful long term, you have to have those essentials.”

E. G. Lassiter III, CPCU
President
RSUI Group

CNA: ”Insurance Is a Skill-Based Game”

“Insurance is a skill-based game.  The knowledge and skills of our underwriters, claim adjusters, risk control consultants and other professionals are a key driver of CNA’s success. CPCU is a program that focuses specifically on insurance.  It is designed to enhance the capabilities of insurance professionals in a complex and highly technical business.  For us to be effective as an industry, we need people with in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of insurance.  There is no other program that provides this knowledge base as well as CPCU. The other unique aspect of the CPCU program is the commitment to ethical behavior.  We sell an intangible product – a promise that can have a very, very long life.  Without integrity, there is no insurance business.  In our business, there is no more highly respected credential.”

Stephen W. Lilienthal, CPCU
Chairman and CEO
CNA Financial Corporation

State Farm: A Learning Organization

“As our industry, and the business world as a whole, faces the challenges of the future, the focus on continuing education remains important to achieving success.  State Farm is a learning organization – our employees and State Farm agents are our intellectual capital and our greatest asset. The business knowledge that a CPCU designation provides gives us strength and an advantage over our competition.  Having a CPCU designation is an incredible achievement in itself, but the benefits multiply exponentially when you are able to apply those learnings to what you do every day.”

James E. Rutrough, CPCU, CLU, ChFC
Vice Chairman and COO
State Farm

Harleysville Insurance Is Committed to Lifelong Learning and Values the CPCU Designation

“As an industry, we must be committed to the type of lifelong learning opportunities that the CPCU Society provides if we are going to successfully meet the ever-increasing demands and pressures of a global marketplace. As a company, we must instill and support that learning mindset among our employees if we, too, are not only going to survive, but also prosper, in the future. I am convinced Harleysville has become a stronger, more vibrant organization because of our employees’ commitment to the CPCU and other professional development programs.”

Michael Browne,
President and CEO
Harleysville Insurance

Ohio Casualty Is Winning the War for Talent
with CPCUs

“Our industry is in a battle for strategic survival and in a war for quality talent. CPCU studies can be a valuable resource to help us win the battle and the war, Our 3,000 employees and our organization as a whole are focused on life-long learning and development as a way to help us maintain a competitive edge. CPCU studies are recognized for their value in our company and throughout the industry.”

Dan R. Carmichael, CPCU
Senior Advisor
Liberty Mutual Agency Markets
Former President and CEO, Ohio Casualty Group

Farmers Insurance Appreciates CPCUs
as True Insurance Professionals

“I learned along the way that people treat you differently if they see that you have a designation as a professional. People who begin a continuing education program tend to be more dedicated to the profession, are more loyal to what they are doing, and tend to stay with the company longer. Earning a CPCU designation is a great way to develop into a true insurance professional.”

Martin Feinstein, CPCU
Retired Chairman of the Board,
Farmers Group Inc.

Customers of Zurich North America Reap the Benefits When CPCUs Network at CPCU Society Events

“Zurich employees gain much experience from participating in the CPCU Society. The first benefit is the education they must pursue in order to become a CPCU. The second is the recognition received as they attain this professional designation. The most important benefit of all, perhaps, is their ability to network with professionals from all corners of the insurance industry. Zurich CPCUs working within this network bring new ideas and contacts to our company. Those ideas help us to be more efficient and effective in writing new business and providing value to our customers.”

John Amore, Chief Executive Officer
Global General Insurance
Zurich Financial Services

A Big Thank You from the CPCU Society!

The CPCU Society would like to thank all of the supportive employers. Thanks to them, CPCUs are able to pursue the designation, get involved with the Society, develop their careers, and much more!