OCTOBER 2018 CHAPTERGRAM

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - if you have questions or want to be a sponsor - please email Matt at matt.andresen@countryfinancial.com

Join us for the Minnesota CPCU Chapter's 64th All-Industry Dayon Monday, October 29th, 2018.  We'll be at the Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights, MN.  Help us celebrate the 30+ new designees for 2018. 

Join us for the lunch and program.   Registration is free for New Designees and $35.00 per person for all other attendees. OPEN TO EVERYONE - Plan to bring a co-worker or friend!

Reserve a table or two for your Company. Tables seat 8 people. 

• Networking /Social - 11-11:30 am
• Lunch and Program -11:30 am to 1pm

PROGRAM:

Keynote Speaker: Erick Therwanger  Founder and President of Think GREAT, LLC

Colleagues Sharing Their CPCU Journey: To follow

Conferment:

NOTE:  No Minnesota license (CEU) Continuing Education Program this year - just lunch and celebration of New Designees for 2018. Attending the meeting does qualify toward the CPCU Society continuing education program requirements.

SPONSORS: Will be recognized in the printed program.

 Minnesota Warm Project- 2018

 MN CPCU Society Chapter will again be collecting gently used or newer winter clothing. This is in conjunction with  the All Industry Day, Monday, October 29, 2018.

Sweaters, coats, hats and other winter clothing will be collected; they can be placed in a bin where you check in at this years  All Industry Day.

The collected items will be delivered to Sharing and Caring Hands of Minneapolis.

Hello Fellow CPCUs and Friends

As the calendar turns to October and Fall is in the air, my thoughts turn to 2019.  As a result of the devistation from Hurricane Florence, the widespread wildfires in California and other western states and major class action judgements this year, the insurance industry will be paying out significant claims to help our customers recover.  This also means the industry will record net losses in property and casualty lines for the second year in a row.  

With the capacity in the industry, I don’t foresee rates increasing significantly.  Therefore, knowledge is going to be more valuable than ever.  This is where the CPCU Society will be instrumental in helping educate its members so they  can pass along this information with context and professional guidance to agents and clients.  I recall being at a conference recently where a member of a panel said “Remember we’re selling a promise that we’ll be there when something goes wrong and we’ll put a person or a company back together”.  I feel that knowledge plays a critical role in making sure agents and clients have the information they need to make educated decisions as we help them move past a loss and plan for 2019 and beyond.  

If you haven’t signed up yet please make sure to register for All Industry Day on October 29^th.  We promise a day of great networking and to be inspired by Eric Therwanger from Think GREAT, LLC to help you apply your knowledge and serve your customers effectively in these challenging times.  We'll also celebrate the 30 Plus new designees for 2018 and encourage those who are pursuing their designation.  Its a great networking event in a beautiful location.  See you there.  

Happy learning.

Allen Bosch, CPCU, ARM | MN CPCU President 2018