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"Professional development with The Institutes opens up doors and expands the horizon of opportunities available to you. Institute designation programs and courses teach you how to think more broadly and in the process help you gain recognition from your peers and management. With any industry, the more you learn, the better you can perform on the job, and the insurance and risk management industries are no different." Randall Clinger, CPCU, ARe
Vice President, Head of Marketing Communications
Swiss Re America Holding Corporation "Institute designations give you the credibility you need to earn a seat at the decision-making table. These designations are the keys to earning credibility with your peers and with management." Randall Clinger, CPCU, ARe
Vice President, Head of Marketing Communications
Swiss Re America Holding Corporation "To get ahead in this industry, it is critical to emphasize that you bring value to your organization because of your perspective of the industry at the customer level. Institute designations and courses help you develop that customer-level perspective." Randall Clinger, CPCU, ARe
Vice President, Head of Marketing Communications
Swiss Re America Holding Corporation "During my years in management, I have found that the most successful employees invest their time in insurance-specific education. Whether it is CPCU, AU, AIM, or ARM, a high-quality employee continues his or her education. These employees are the ones who get noticed and are at the front of the line for promotions." Diana Van Horn, CPCU, CIC, CRM
Intermountain Regional Vice President
Unigard Insurance "By increasing your knowledge, you demonstrate your commitment to striving to be the best in this industry, and there are only two ways to accomplish that. The first is on-the-job learning, which is limited to your specific job function. The second way to increase your knowledge is through designation programs and course work with The Institutes, which provide you with an opportunity to broaden your perspective." Randall Clinger, CPCU, ARe
Vice President, Head of Marketing Communications
Swiss Re America Holding Corporation "From my perspective as a hiring manager, these designations are a window into an individual's work ethic and clearly demonstrate an ability and a drive that are needed to excel in today's demanding environment. When comparing two candidates who may be equal in all other qualities, I will gravitate toward hiring the one who has shown a commitment toward continuing education." Jeff Cruey, CPCU, CIC, ARe, AU, AMIM
Vice President
Commercial LinesOhio Casualty Insurance Co. "The real value of Institutes courses is in the terrific base they provide for insurance professionals to build on. Institutes' courses teach you how to apply fundamentals to everyday situations, giving you the foundation you need to be able to learn on the job." Richard A. Riley, CPCU, ARM, AIM
Vice Chairman and CEO, Retired
WNC First Insurance Services, AICPCU Board of Trustees "From the basic foundation-building courses through the more technical CPCU program, I’ve gained a solid base of knowledge by pursuing professional development with The Institutes, and I’ve used every bit of what I’ve learned." Richard A. Riley, CPCU, ARM, AIM
Vice Chairman and CEO, Retired
WNC First Insurance Services, AICPCU Board of Trustees "One of the biggest challenges facing our industry today is finding job candidates who have a strong technical understanding of insurance. Those candidates who have taken advantage of the educational programs offered by the American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America clearly set themselves apart from others. In addition, these programs allow our current employees to enhance their contributions to our organization and thus find or create opportunities to further their careers." Loren Wims
Chief Operating Officer
Huntleigh McGehee "At AAIS, we develop policy forms and rating information used by hundreds of P&C carriers. As a provider of specialized insurance services, we have a unique appreciation for the challenge of training and developing skilled technical specialists. Whether it’s the full CPCU curriculum or the more targeted designations, Institute training provides the foundation that prepares our staff specialists to anticipate, analyze, and respond to ever-changing and increasingly complex coverage issues." Paul A. Baiocchi, CPCU, ARM, AMIM, ARP
President and Chief Executive Officer
AAIS "AAI is a manual for operating an agency. The AAI program is an authoritative educational source that provides significant insight into business, law, finance, marketing, sales, insurance coverages, and insurance agency operations. It is a requisite to meeting the knowledge demands of our profession and the risk management needs of our customers." Brian Francis, ARM, AAI
President
Property & Casualty Solutions "After earning the CPCU designation, many doors within the industry opened up for me. Management saw me as a dedicated employee with a broad perspective on the industry, which made me more valuable to the organization. Leadership positions, as well as opportunities in other functional areas such as marketing and underwriting, also opened up for me." Randall Clinger, CPCU, ARe
Vice President, Head of Marketing Communications
Swiss Re America Holding Corporation "Earning the CPCU designation was the best thing I could do for my career. I always advise my fellow insurance professionals that education never ends and that the CPCU designation shows your commitment to ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity." Brad Taylor, CPCU
Outside Property Adjuster–Commercial, Dallas, Texas
"The CPCU program has given me a perspective on the business that I wouldn’t have achieved otherwise. Now I can understand and explain concepts at a deeper level. In general, the designation gives me instant credibility among my peers, especially those who have completed the program themselves." Carol Dawson, CPCU, CPLP, CIC, CISR, AIS
Learning and Performance Specialist, PCIO Learning & Development
Nationwide Insurance "The CPCU designation is not just for underwriters. It provides all insurance professionals an immediate means of determining the level of commitment, competency, and knowledge of those with whom they associate, compete, and negotiate." David S. Hershey, CPCU, ARM
Risk Manager
Sprague Energy / Lexa International "The benefits of participating in the CPCU program have no shelf life. The course offerings allowed me to gain a broad understanding about the insurance industry, and this has been invaluable throughout my career. I may have earned my designation 10 years ago, but I still reference what I learned every day. I encourage employees to take advantage of The Institutes, enroll in classes, keep their skill sets sharp, and gain a broader perspective of our industry." Betty Bergquist, CPCU
Vice President—Education
Fortune 500 Company "Professional development starts with an attitude that you need to challenge yourself in areas outside your comfort zone. A great move is to challenge yourself with the CPCU program. You’re guaranteed to expand your insurance expertise while attaining the property-casualty industryrsquo;s premier credential. Make the CPCU program part of your professional development plan. Itrsquo;s a great investment in your future." Mark C. Russell, CPCU, ARM
Vice President and Chief Administration Officer
Grange Insurance Companies "I am an avid supporter of industry education. Obtaining my CPCU helped me to understand not only the technical aspects of insurance, but also the business of insurance and how the various complex components of our business need to come together in order to create a successful business model." Matt Wilcox, CPCU
Vice President, General Underwriting
The Commerce Insurance Company "The CPCU provides insurance professionals with the foundation they need to tackle the many difficult challenges we face in our industry better than any other program. With the right set of foundation skills and competencies, a person gains so much more confidence in being able to navigate his or her way through any complex problem. The CPCU program provides this for you." Matt Wilcox, CPCU
Vice President, General Underwriting
The Commerce Insurance Company "Completing the CPCU curriculum provided me not only with a well-rounded knowledge of insurance, but also a focus on where I wanted to specialize in my career. By also being actively involved in my local CPCU Society chapter, I have experienced ongoing educational benefits, increased networking opportunities, and many lasting friendships." Tom Denis, CPCU
Vice President of National Accounts
Guard Insurance Group "I first heard about the CPCU program from my father, who encouraged me to get started early in my professional career. Earning my designation provided me with a solid background to the insurance industry and a means to separate myself from other young professionals in the field. As a result of my CPCU experience, I am better prepared to handle the challenges I face on a daily basis." Chris Denis, CPCU
Supervisor
Amica Mutual Insurance Company "While I was valued and successful as a managing attorney, it was apparent that my role in the company, by the very nature of my job, was limited in some respects. I saw the CPCU designation as a possible avenue to broaden my background and facilitate my desire to broaden my role within the company. Simply stated, it worked. I believe that earning the CPCU designation demonstrated to the company that I was capable of operating at a higher level and capable of handling more critical functions within the company." Larry R. Levine, Esq., CPCU
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Litigation
Infinity Insurance Company "On many occasions, The Institutes have assisted me with placing last-minute orders, which have always arrived on time. The Institutes exceed my expectations when it comes to customer service." Lisa L. Veregge
Executive Vice President
Maine Insurance Agents Association "The insurance industry is relationship driven, and relationships can occur only where there is authentic trust among the stakeholders. Being ethical ensures the trustworthiness of insurance professionals and demonstrates their integrity to the consuming public. The Institutes have taken a leading role in supporting the study and practice of ethical behavior. Facing new challenges every day, insurance professionals know that The Institutes will assist in converting ethical theory into practical business application of ethical principles that can be used to respond to day-to-day issues. The Institutes is an organization that risk professionals turn to for leadership when ethical issues arise." Elise M. Farnham, CPCU, ARM, AIM, CPIW
President
Illumine Consulting "The American Institute for CPCU’s Insurance Executive Development Program at Wharton was a great opportunity to learn from leading business professors. Discussions on decision making, strategy, and marketing provided me with new perspectives and fresh approaches for my operation and leadership style." Susan Bithell
Washington State Executive Director
Farmers Insurance "From my perspective as a hiring Manager, these designations are a window into an individual’s work ethic and clearly demonstrate an ability and drive that is needed to excel in today’s demanding environment. When comparing two candidates who may be equal in all other qualities, I will gravitate toward hiring the one who has shown a commitment toward continuing education." Jeff Cruey, CPCU, CIC, ARe, AU, AMIM
Vice President - Commercial Lines
Ohio Casualty Insurance Co.
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