How You Benefit as a CPCU Society Member
If you’re looking for a few good reasons to join the CPCU Society, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll find a quick overview of the many valuable perks you’ll enjoy as a member. Of course, simply by joining the Society you immediately increase your professional visibility and bolster your reputation as a dedicated insurance professional. In addition, CPCU Society membership gives you the tools and opportunities needed to:

• Join a Local Chapter
  Network with other local insurance professionals, participate in regional programs and projects, and attend local educational seminars and conferences. Find a chapter near you

• Join a CPCU Society Interest Group
  Members have access to 14 interest groups to help them excel in their area of specific interest. Network with other local insurance professionals, participate in regional programs and projects, and attend local educational seminars and conferences.

• Access Members-Only Publications
  Check out CPCU News for bi-monthly updates on what your peers, the CPCU Society, and local chapters are doing, and browse the online version of our CPCU eJournal for a more in-depth look at the issues and trends affecting the insurance industry. And find out the very latest Society news with our monthly e-newsletter, CPCU e-LINK.

• Utilize Online Resources
  Learn about the Society’s online resources which provide information about Society’s full range of programs and services, and latest news.

• Speed Up Your Professional Development
  Use your CPCU credits to earn an M.B.A. from Walden University, Boston University, or Drexel University; earn continuing education credits with our many technical insurance, career development, and career management programs; and earn CPD certification through our voluntary incentive program. Also, attend the CPCU Society Center for Leadership, the specialized career and leadership-training event designed by and for insurance industry professionals.

• Strive for Ethics Awareness
  The Society provides ethics information, details on Ethics Awareness Month, and other education opportunities and a forum for Society members to discuss issues

• Network with Your Peers
  Meet with CPCUs and other professionals at the Society’s chapter meetings and premier educational events, and expand your list of industry contacts. We also offer the ultimate networking venue—our CPCU Society Job Network, where job seekers can post their résumés and search jobs, and employers can browse résumés to find the ideal candidate.

• Access the CPCU Society Membership Directory
  Exclusive to CPCU Society members, the online Membership Directory provides immediate access to up-to-date information on fellow CPCUs. This information is to be used only by members of the CPCU Society, and not for the purpose of soliciting business.

• Say "Yes" to More Speaking Opportunities
  You know how important it is to get involved in speaking engagements, but it’s hard to find the time to research and prepare presentations. The CPCU Society offers nine prepared speech kits you can use or customize at local meetings, conferences, and other events. Speeches address the most pertinent issues in the insurance world today like workers compensation and small businesses. Each kit includes a speech, press release, handout materials, public speaking tips, and evaluation form. To order a kit, e-mail Mary Drager, assistant to the CEO, or call (800) 932-CPCU (2728), ext. 2726.

• Volunteer and Grow Your Leadership Skills
  As a CPCU Society member, you can teach and conduct seminars, lead chapter meetings, join a committee or task force, and participate in projects to hone your leadership skills. At the CPCU Society’s Leadership Summit you can take advantage of a flexible program that is designed to meet your personal and professional leadership development needs.

• Access the CPCU Society's Job Network
  The CPCU Society’s Job Network is the industry’s premier source for top P/C insurance companies and job seekers looking to connect. Society members enjoy free access to the Job Network where they can post résumés, build career profiles, and review current job postings.

• Save with Special Insurance Rates
  Take advantage of attractive group rates on a variety of insurance plans, including long-term care insurance.

• Purchase Discounted Business Services
  Get competitive rates on business services such as conferencing, e-mail, and fax services.