Hello members of the Agents and Brokers Interest Group (ABIG) and to those who may want to consider membership into our group.

 I have been fortunate to be a member of this group for literally decades now.  My role in the leadership of the group stretches back to 2001, when I was first appointed to the then Agents and Brokers Interest Section.  Hello members of the Agents and Brokers Interest Group (ABIG) and to those who may want to consider membership into our group.

I have been fortunate to be a member of this group for literally decades now.  My role in the leadership of the group stretches back to 2001, when I was first appointed to the then Agents and Brokers Interest Section.

In my opinion, the relationships that I have enjoyed over those years of involvement are the most valuable part of the Interest Group experience.  I invite your participation!

We offer great networking opportunities with the "cream of the crop" of the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry.  Our group contributes to the educational content of the Annual Meetings & Seminars. We also provide programming tailored specifically for the agent and brokerage community.

At the Orlando Annual Meeting, prior to the opening, the ABIG put on a breakfast seminar on Healthcare Reform.  The session was one of the best attended of the day.  This year inLas Vegaswe will offer a sequel to update everyone on that changing issue.

Please join us, in person or virtually.  We participate in social media, meet by conference call monthly, meet in person at the Annual Meetings & Seminars and at the mid-year business meetings.  We also publish a valuable newsletter several times annually.

We look forward to your involvement and new ideasWe look forward to your involvement and new ideas.

Chris O'Donnell

Every once in awhile we need to step back from our busy insurance lives and poke a little fun at ourselves. 

Whether we are part of an  agency  or one of our many carriers , we can all relate. 

Enjoy!!!!

Courtesy of my Undewriter.

Linda J. Rooke, CPCU, ARM, AU, AIM

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Set Yourself Apart

Nothing compares to the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU^®) professional designation. Nothing. CPCU is recognized and respected as the premier designation in property-casualty insurance. And the CPCU designation after your name speaks volumes about you and your insurance knowledge.

In becoming a CPCU, you will:

• Gain in-depth, broad-based knowledge in risk management and insurance.
• Learn practical skills that you can put to work immediately.
• Learn how to make better decisions on the job.
• Distinguish yourself from your peers while demonstrating your commitment to professionalism.
• Earn the respect accorded those who hold the designation.

The CPCU curriculum balances practical skills with insurance and risk management theory. By learning the why and not simply the what, you will have a better understanding of the p-c business and will be able to make better business decisions.

There are more than 65,000 CPCU designation holders. They are insurance professionals just like you. They are claim adjusters, underwriters, risk managers, brokers, agents, regulators, consultants, attorneys, and educators.

As a CPCU candidate, you will learn about the financial, legal, operational, and technical aspects of risk management and insurance. You can even choose either a personal or commercial insurance concentration, depending on your professional background and needs.

You set the pace for your CPCU study, but we will help you get there with resources including:

• Study materials developed by industry experts
• Our exclusive SMART study aids to help you learn more efficiently
• Institutes Online classes for all CPCU courses
• Convenient testing windows so you can study throughout the year
• Listings of public CPCU classes around the country

Like anything that is worth doing, earning the CPCU designation requires commitment and it is a commitment well worth making. Not sure? Just ask Mike Mee, CPCU, AU, AIM, ARM, AIC, a senior insurance risk analyst:

“I can’t say enough good things about the CPCU designation because it has played a crucial role in my career advancement.”

Get started today.

 For more information on the difference between the focus of CPCU and CIC, please download this attached information.  Thank you.

Committee members met at the annual Leadership Summit at Doral. 

In attendance were:

Alan Haney, Leslie Emack, Joe Menschik, Kathy Jacobsen, Linda Rooke.  Our moderator was Cal Durland

We had two potential committee members: 

Sharon Koch from the Insitutes and Rajesh Narayan from Value Momentum.

Committee minutes to follow

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