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The CPCU Society can help you identify new career opportunities and make your job search easier, faster, and more targeted. The CPCU Society's Job Network is the industry's premier source for top P/C insurance companies and job seekers looking to connect. It's easy to use and available 24/7. Now it's even better with recent enhancements to make managing job and employee searches fast and targeted. Follow the link to tap into this resource made available by the CPCU Society (http://www.cpcusociety.org/page/67029/).

July 4, 2009

Upcoming Meetings

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT -
NEWSLETTER NOW POSTED IN NEWSLETTER SECTION OF CHAPTER WEBSITE

June Meeting:

Host: Chicago CPCU Society

Location: Athena, 212 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL US

When: Thursday, June 18, 4:30PM

Our June event will be great time to network and socialize. We will be conducting one official piece of business: Jim Jones, CPCU Regional Governor, will be installing our 2009-2010 Officers.

Once this important business is concluded, we will then have an opportunity to relax and mingle. This event will be from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Event cost will be $20.

Any questions, contact Jeri Sorensen, Jeralyn.Sorensen@marsh.com. We hope to see you at this event!

July Meeting

Annual Leadership Planning Meeting

July 9, 2009 4:00pm Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson St. Chicago, IL Chapter Officers and Board Members invited.

Help Wanted!

Your CPCU Chapter Needs You! Working with your local CPCU chapter is a great way to stay connected within our industry. Volunteers are needed for the following positions:

Website Volunteer. Assist existing web team for 1-2 hours/month. Training available. Contact Kwame Bandele,CPCU, ARe Kwame_Bandele@avali-suisse.com

Chaptergram Publishing volunteer. Assist existing team. Contact Peter Olzak, CPCU peter_olszak@swissre.com

Workers Compensation Underwriting Opportunities: Contact Brandon McCloskey: QuestPro Insurance Recruiting Specialists Phone: (972)60-1305 Ext. 131 Email: bmccloskey@questpro.com

Travelers Insurance Cos.:NYC Regional Vice President Bond & Financial Products: Contact Brian M.Levy, alent Acquisition, Travelers Insurance Co. (714)693-2576 blevy@travelers.com

Spread the Word!


		It’s time to “Spread the Word!” about your CPCU designation! These tips will help you increase awareness of your designation and launch your participation in the “Spread the Word!” campaign. Don’t forget—by “Spreading the Word!” you are increasing awareness of the attributes of your CPCU designation—commitment to ethics, relevant insurance experience, and practical insurance knowledge. Being a CPCU sets you apart in the P/C insurance industry! TIP Include “CPCU” after your name. Use your CPCU letters after your name in all business correspondence—it is an official part of your name! This is a simple way to let others know you are a CPCU. Remember to update your business card to include your CPCU designation. TIP Use technology to “Spread the Word!” with CPCU CD-ROMs. The CPCU CD-ROM includes a brief presentation about the value of the CPCU designation. See your free enclosed sample. This tool is great for presentations or include a copy in mailings. Send an e-mail to visibility@cpcusociety.org for more information on how to order a supply of CPCU CD-ROMs. TIP Write a message about CPCU in your e-mail signature. Update your e-mail signature with a quick note about your CPCU designation. Consider listing one of the following messages after your contact information, or create your own: · Ask me about my CPCU designation! · I just earned my CPCU designation—visit www.cpcusociety.org to learn more about it! · Want to learn more about my CPCU designation? Visit www.cpcusociety.org. · What’s a CPCU? Visit www.cpcusociety.org to find out! · CPCU—delivering insurance excellence: ethics, experience, and education TIP Hand out CPCU pocket cards or “Why Choose a CPCU?” brochures—two FREE “Spread the Word!” resources for Society members! These attractive, easy-to-use communications tools include background information about the value of the CPCU designation. See the samples enclosed in this kit. Include these free “Spread the Word!” tools in mailings, hand a CPCU pocket card out with your business card, leave some on your desk, or keep a supply handy for impromptu discussions about CPCU. Order a supply by calling Mary Drager, (800) 932-CPCU, ext. 2752, or send an e-mail to Mary Drager. TIP Use the “Spread the Word!” luggage tag. Look inside this kit for your “Spread the Word!” luggage tag, a great way to initiate conversations about CPCU. Slip in your business card and use it when you travel, or attach it to your briefcase or laptop bag. Some Society members even use the tag as a badge carrier at their workplace. TIP Talk About CPCU. There is no easier way to “Spread the Word!” than to talk about the value of the CPCU designation. Educate people in your professional world—your employer, clients, and co-workers. In addition, talk to friends, neighbors, and family members. Everyone can benefit from knowing what your CPCU designation is all about: education, ethics, and experience.

Education

Are you interested in a study group to help you complete a CPCU (or other insurance exams)?

Study Groups are now forming to start work in August, 2009.

Contact Georgia Kevan, CPCU at 312-831-3781 or gkevan@chubb.com

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Visit the CPCU Society’s national web site for the latest information on how to register for local technical and leadership programs. Learn more about the CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) courses.

Go to the very popular Career Center that includes the National Job Network. Post your résumé or search the high-level jobs. There are many new features you can take advantage of to further your career.

Learn more about the CPCU Society’s Ethics Policy and join in the ethics discussion board.

Get more information on vital industry issues by reading the latest articles from the CPCU eJournal, or monthly CPCU e-LINK online. Members can subscribe to the CPCU eJournal and be notified when a new issue has been added to the site.

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