The CPCU Society Board of Directors has voted to pursue a formalaffiliation with The Institutes, strengthening the relationship between the twoorganizations that has existed since the CPCU Society was formed in 1944. The proposed affiliationeffective date is January 1, 2012, at which time the Society wouldjoin with The Institutes to offer seamless professional developmentto insurance practitioners throughout their career.

The affiliation would provide numerous benefits to members,including:

• An increased value proposition from The Institutes and theSociety and its network of local chapters.
• Potential reduction of cost to members and employers throughshared resources.
• Seamless career-long professional development.

“We believe this integration with The Institutes positions theSociety to enhance its brand and more clearly demonstrate our valueto both members and their employers,” said Warren L. Farrar,president and chairman of the board. “By doing so, we can sustainthe important role of the society to the insurance industry farinto the future.”

“This affiliation will allow us to meet customer needs using allThe Institutes’ and the Society’s products and services,” saidPeter L. Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes. “Wewill be providing broader customer choice through a full spectrumof knowledge acquisition methods, including print, online andblended learning. The goal is to provide customers with enhancednetworking and knowledge that leads to powerful results foremployers and enhanced career opportunities for Societymembers.”