Happy March members and friends! 

Seems hard to believe that spring is right around the corner with the winter weather we have endured so far in 2019. By the end of this month the days will be longer and the sun should be helping to defrost some of these piles of snow.  Besides the start of spring, March is also Ethics awareness month, an important topic for all CPCUs to familiarize themselves with. 

What does ethics really mean? The literal definition is “moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity.”  In our day to day life, we interpret this as “doing the right thing” when making decisions and in how we act in our personal and professional lives.  But what does ethics mean to a CPCU?  Ethics is a big part of obtaining and upholding your CPCU designation.  It boils down to upholding the Professional Code of Conduct for CPCUs, linked below for review.  Acting in accordance with this Code of Conduct and maintaining the highest level of professionalism in all situations are requirements for staying in good standing with your designation.  If there is ever a question, consult the Code of Conduct and keep communication open with other CPCUs. 

https://www.cpcusociety.org/membership/ethics/cpcu-code-professional-conduct

We hope to see many of you at our upcoming event on March 19^th, a joint lunch meeting with Minnesota RIMS at Town and Country Club discussing property insurance.  See our website for more details and to sign-up!  This will be a great time to connect with other CPCUs and talk to board members if you interested in becoming more involved in the chapter.  We are always looking for more engagement and volunteers!

Sending spring thoughts to everyone!

Dana

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CPCUs that join the CPCU Society receive a 25% discount on all Institutes course materials.  

Resources and Upcoming Webinars and Events for your professional development: 

Don’t Miss the Newest Complimentary Webinars to gain the latest information on current industry topics and trends. 

Live & Pre-Recorded Webinars are free for CPCU members and a great part of your annual membership benefits.  Non-members can register for a small fee and these webinars are designed to be shared with a group. Great for group lunch-and-learn events at work that you can organize.  Check out the latest schedule at the CPCU Society Events Page.

Conferences and Live Seminars 

Career Superhero Series - 4 record webinar series available for playback anytime.  (In 2019 Free for Members and Non-Members too)

• The real nature of change
• Our Brains are Biased: How to Break Out, Break In, and Break Through
• Mentors: Getting one, being one
• Building effective work relationships

2019 Pre-recorded Series - fine tune your professional development - Free to Members, $99 for Non-Members

• Cyber Revolution Series
• Workplace Skills Series
• Natural Disasters Series
• Tech Innovation Series
• Managing Up, Out and Down Series
• Agent & Broker Series

March 10 - CPCU 520 - Saturday from 1:30-4 pm EST Virtual Review hosted by Atlanta CPCU Chapter - open to all

March 12 CPCU Webinar Key Insights on the California Consumer Privacy Act  2pm EST

March 14-15 Reinsurance Symposium Wyndham Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

March 19 - MN RIMS Chapter Meeting - CPCU&RIMS Partnership - Town & Country Club, St Paul, MN

March 19 CPCU Webinar What Is Leadership Without Trust? Part Two  2pm EST

March 25 - Underwriting Collaboration Seminar - Casualty Actuarial Society - Westin Boston Waterfront, MA

April 4-6 CPCU Leadership Summit -Sheraton Downtown, Denver, CO

May 21 - MN RIMS Chapter Meeting - Parametric Insurance Solutions - locations TBA

May - June CPCU Society Regional Leaders Meetings - various locations and dates

September 22-24 CPCU Society Annual Meeting & 75th Anniversary celebration - New Orleans, LA 

October 28 - MN All Industry Day - Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights, MN

The MN Chapter and National CPCU Society have so much more to offer you!  Check the MN CPCU website or our Facebook page for regular updates. Every event or activity can qualify for the bi-annual continuing education requirement of the CPCU Society.  Go to the National CPCU Society CE Information site to record your progress. 

Get connected at https://www.cpcusociety.org/

MN CPCU also has a discount arrangement with PrepAdemy.  You can join classes at anytime or see replays of prior sessions.