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to Champions' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Is
there a specific time period for serving as a CPCU Society champion
within my company? |
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Currently, the
role is open-ended, and can be terminated at any time by the champion.
Or, a new champion can try out the role for a predetermined period
of time such as one year. |
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2. |
What types
of contacts do you want me to facilitate between my company and the
CPCU Society? How do I facilitate these contacts? |
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Champions
may be asked to assist the Society in connecting with specific groups
within their company, such as the staff responsible for deciding
on sponsorship opportunities, or contacts within the Human Resources
Department in charge of executive development or continuing education.
The champion need only provide a name and contact information, and
the Society will follow up.
In addition,
champions of companies selected for a “Connections”
visit by members of the CPCU Society’s Executive Committee
will be asked to assist in arranging the visit. The Society will
rely on its champions to invite senior company executives to the
Connections meeting, schedule an appropriate time, and secure meeting
space.
Other possibilities
include serving as the contact within your company or office for
information about the CPCU designation or the CPCU Society. Champions
are also asked to alert the Society to company announcements or
decisions that may impact CPCU Society member support. And, you
may have the opportunity to accompany your company’s CEO or
other top officers to special executive events at the Society’s
Annual Meeting and Seminars. |
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3. |
What types
of publications will I receive as a CPCU Society champion? |
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Champions will
receive an electronic copy of the CPCU Society’s Executive
Quarterly, which is exclusively distributed to senior executives
of major insurance firms. In addition, champions will receive copies
of any CPCU Society direct mail campaigns sent to executives or departments
within their company, and additional copies of any marketing materials
included. To support champions in their efforts to “Spread the
Word!” about the benefits of CPCU Society membership, the Society
will also periodically provide champions with copy they can submit
for publication in their company’s internal newsletters and
publications. |
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Will there
be meetings to attend and travel involved? |
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There is no travel
involved in being a CPCU Society champion. Champions may be asked
to attend a “Connections” meeting (as described in the
answer to question two) at their company’s headquarters if they
are located in the area. |
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How much of
a time commitment is involved? |
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The amount of
time spent being a champion is up to each individual to determine.
Unless your firm has been selected for a “Connections”
visit, you may only need to commit a few hours each month to being
a champion. A survey (xls) of CPCU Society Champions conducted in June 2007 indicates that most Champions (99 percent) spend less than one day per month on average on Champion activities, and 44 percent spend less than one hour per month on their Champion responsibilities.
However, you can opt to invest significantly more time. Remember, the goal of the Champions initiative, and the broader "Connections" outreach program, is to encourage employer support of membership in the CPCU Society. |
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Am I the champion
for just my office or branch, or for the entire company? |
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The CPCU Society
can use champions at all levels—from the local office up to
the company headquarters. Many organizations push decisions about CPCU
Society support down to its local managers, while other decisions
are made company-wide. Thus, Society champions are needed at both
locations. |
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What types of activities will I get involved in as a Champion? |
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According to a survey (xls) of CPCU Society Champions conducted in June 2007, many Champions provide information to and encourage their fellow employees to pursue the CPCU designation and participate in CPCU Society events. They help coworkers understand and better utilize their employer’s support for professional development. They also help keep their management apprised of opportunities available from the CPCU Society. Champions can help local chapters get or stay in touch with prospective or inactive CPCUs. In addition to acting as a Champion strictly within their own organization, Champions can also “Spread the Word!” to other organizations in the P/C insurance industry. A Champion is only limited by how much time and effort the individual can and wants to invest! |
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