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. But in addition, CPCU Society membership gives you the tools and opportunities needed to:

• Excel in Your Specific Area of Interest
  The Society currently has 14 Interest Groups, and more are in the development stages. Effective January 1, 2009 all Society members will have full access to the educational resources and networking opportunities of all Interest Groups.

• 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 résumes 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Speakers Bureau 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, ext. 2726.

• 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.

• Save with Special Insurance Rates
  Take advantage of attractive group rates on a variety of insurance plans, including long-term disability, supplemental hospital benefits, excess major medical, personal accident, term life, and long-term care insurance.

• Subscribe to Industry Publications and Save
  Receive substantial discounts on leading industry publications, including A.M. Best, IRMI Publications, Risk & Insurance, American Agent and Broker, and Insurance Executive Technology.

• Purchase Discounted Business Services
  Get competitive rates on conferencing, e-mail, and fax services through A+ Conferencing. 

• Build Credit with the CPCU Mastercard®
  Enjoy a low annual rate and a multitude of travel privileges with our no annual fee CPCU Society Platinum Plus MasterCard from Bank of America.

• Frame Your Diploma
  Display your CPCU diploma in a custom eco-friendly, handmade frame designed by our partner, Framing Success.