CPCU SOCIETY NEWS
Make Plans to Attend the Denver Annual Meeting and Seminars
Online registration will begin in May for the CPCU Society’s 2009 Annual Meeting and Seminars, Aug. 29–Sept. 1, in Denver, Colo. Sharpen your competitive edge and create smart business connections in dynamic general sessions, highly-rated seminars and well-attended networking events. Be inspired to develop a culture of leadership and preparedness by keynote speaker Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, U.S. Army (Ret.). And bring your colleagues — the meeting is open to nonmembers. See the sneak preview.

Final Countdown Begins for the 2009 Leadership Summit
You still have time to register for the CPCU Society’s 2009 Leadership Summit, April 21–25, in Phoenix, Ariz. Be a part of this exciting event, where you can team up with experienced industry leaders and Society volunteers to gain critical insights into motivating peers and developing successful strategies. The Summit also features unlimited CPCU Society Center for Leadership courses for one flat fee. Register today.

Application Deadline Nears for Standing and Interest Group Committees
April 15 is the application deadline to be considered for volunteer positions on standing and interest group committees. For sharing your time and talents, you will gain meaningful experiences, rewarding personal and professional relationships, and valuable career and leadership opportunities. Appointments to three-year terms will be made by the president-elect. Help shape the future of the insurance industry! Volunteer for CPCU Society service today.

Submit Your Diversity Essay Today
April 30 is the deadline to enter the Diversity Committee’s Essay Contest. The topic is, “What Does Diversity Mean to You, and What Does a Diverse Insurance Industry Look Like?” First prize is a fully paid registration for the winning entrant and a guest to the Denver Annual Meeting and Seminars, plus $500 cash. The contest is open to Society members and nonmembers. Read the essay contest rules and submit your entry today

Champion Scores! Society Spotlights Champion at Liberty Mutual
With spring here, and a new sports season beginning, fans are sharpening their pencils to start recording player stats. Check out the numbers for Richard Boyle, CPCU, a CPCU Society Champion, who persuaded seven (and maybe more) CPCUs at his employer, Liberty Mutual, to rejoin the CPCU Society.

INDUSTRY ISSUES AND TRENDS
Defense Base Act Insurance Plays Role in Evolving Middle Eastern Conflicts
The Iraqi conflict has been characterized by extensive contracting with private firms for the provision of redevelopment and security services. In the April 2009 CPCU eJournal article, “Defense Base Act — Evolution and Insurance Issues,” George P. Flanigan, CPCU, explores recent developments in international insurance in relation to U.S. military activities of the early 21st century. Subscribe to the eJournal reminder service

INTEREST GROUP RESOURCES
See the Latest Newsletters
Enjoy your new access to all Society interest groups. Check out the latest newsletters now available online from the following interest groups: Claims, Leadership & Managerial Excellence, Loss Control and Underwriting. We’ve already received great feedback on last month’s column “From the Chairman’s Deck — Why Get Involved?” by Anthony E. Fienberg, CPCU, ARe, RPLU, chair of the International Insurance Interest

MEMBER INFORMATION
Update Your Member Records
To ensure that you continue to receive Society publications and other timely information, keep your membership records up to date, especially important contact information such as your mailing address, phone number and preferred e-mail. To review and update your records, log in and click on “Update Personal Profile.” To change chapter or company information, or if you need assistance, send an e-mail to the Member Resource Center, or call (800) 932-CPCU, option 4.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Want to Be More Successful? Check Out These Tips
In “Double Your Productivity, Double Your Results! In Half the Time,” Colleen Kettenhofen offers six simple strategies that will help you achieve greater business and personal success. In “Choice & Accountability — The Bedrock of Superior Performance,” Ian Cook, of Fulcrum Associates Inc., talks about accountability and what you need to do to be successful at work.

Job Network Upgrade Makes It Easier for Employers to Find Job Seekers
Have you posted — or considered posting — a résumé on the CPCU Society Job Network? Starting April 1, the Society is introducing a new, simplified way of posting résumés. This upgrade will allow prospective employers to locate your anonymous résumé with greater ease. Post your résumé on the Job Network

MEMBER VISIBILITY SPOTLIGHT
April Visibility Spotlight Winner ‘Spreads the Word’ to Colleagues and Customers
Paige S. Haupt, CPCU, a senior underwriter with Key Risk and a member of the Piedmont North Carolina Chapter, signs off on all business-related documents using the CPCU designation after her name. Read more in the April Visibility Spotlight. In recognition for her efforts, Haupt will receive a business card holder. To be considered for a future spotlight, send us an e-mail with details on how you “Spread the Word!”

CPCU SOCIETY MARKETPLACE
Announcing a New Name for the CPCU Society Shop
Discover a brand new CPCU Society Marketplace, coming next month to the Society’s Web site. Here you will find a wide selection of new products, as well as our proven winners. We look forward to bringing you a new and improved shopping experience. While the new Marketplace is under construction, e-mail Patrick Hansell, or call him at (800) 932-CPCU, ext. 2730, if you are looking for any Society apparel, business accessories

MEMBER BENEFITS
How Much Life Insurance Is Really Enough?
If you passed away today, would your family suddenly lose its financial security because your life insurance policy wasn’t really enough? The CPCU Society Member Life Insurance Plans are as serious as you are about helping you provide enough money to assure your family’s ability to adjust to its loss. Take a moment to review the benefit features of the newly defined Level Term Life Plan at Hays Affinity Solutions.

Earn Rewards with CPCU Society Credit Card
Whether you’re traveling, running errands or shopping online, use the CPCU Society Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card with WorldPoints® rewards. Earn cash, travel and merchandise for all your purchases. Offered as a Society member benefit, the no-annual-fee card features the Society’s logo, so you can promote your CPCU designation and manage your money at the same time. The card offers fraud protection, online account access and 24-hour customer service. Apply today!