Interest Groups

Looking for an easy way to get more involved in the CPCU Society?  Our eight special Interest Groups are a great place to start.

Connect with risk management and insurance professionals who share your interests, learn from industry thought leaders and build meaningful relationships all in a flexible, low commitment way. 

What You'll Gain:

  • Targeted learning through webinars, discussions and curated resources
  • Career development through mentoring, coaching and volunteer opportunities 
  • Connections that matter with peers, leaders and subject matter experts in your area of interest

How to Get Started:

  • Join an interest group by updating your preferences in your member profile
  • Attend an upcoming webinar or event hosted by the interest group
  • Connect with interest group leaders - reach out to a Chair or Vice Chair to ask questions
  • Explore ways to get involved when you're ready, from participating in discussions on INteract to volunteering
Not a CPCU Society member yet?  Email Member Resources at [email protected] to learn more about joining.

Already a member?  Log in to your account and select your preferences under the Interest Group tab in your profile to get started.

 

MY ACCOUNT 

  Tip: You don't have to pick just one, many members explore multiple interest groups to find the best fit.

CPCU Society Interest Groups

Agent & Broker Interest Group

The Agent & Broker Interest Group provides resources for the pursuit and exchange of information centered on the underwriting discipline.  Our goal is to offer pertinent cutting-edge information of interest to all insurance and financial services professionals via newsletters, webinars, annual meeting seminars, and social media.  Whether online or in-person, you’ll often see our content focused on “How to sell like a CPCU.”

Chair: Bryan Tedford
Vice Chair: Patrick Stokes

Claims Interest Group 

The Claims Interest Group is an active and inclusive community of claims-focused professionals who support the personal and professional development of our members. This includes peer mentorship, knowledge sharing and the development of publications, webinars, and seminars that speak to the array of claims related topics which are impacting the insurance industry.
 
Chair: Daniel Tranen

International Insurance Interest Group 

The International Insurance Interest Group, popularly known as the 3iG, is among the CPCU Society’s most active interest groups (IGs). It consists of a large, active leadership with members from countries around the world. Its mission continues to be to “increase awareness of the international perspectives of insurance and risk.” Driven by that goal, the 3iG has played a significant role in making contacts and assisting with the formation of several international chapters, as well as in helping to create informal, international developmental groups.

Chair: Martin Ridgers

Legal & Regulatory Interest Group

The courtroom, the classroom, and the conference room; these are among the many places you will likely find members of the CPCU Society’s Legal & Regulatory Interest Group. Members of the Legal & Regulatory Interest Group share a commitment to the pursuit and application of sophisticated technical knowledge in the fields of risk and insurance, the surrounding legal environment, and the federal and state regulatory insurance arena. We encourage our members to participate by presenting and joining educational sessions at In2Risk, where we host the always popular “Mock Trial” and “Game On” sessions. We also encourage members to publish articles in Insights and other industry journals, and contribute to the growing number of webinars offered by the CPCU Society.
 
Chair: Lauren D'Albero
Vice Chair: James Weiss

Professional Growth & Development Interest Group

The Professional Growth & Development (PG&D) Interest Group provides programs and resources for members who strive to be their best through professional growth and development. We are dedicated to furthering professionalism within our industry, encouraging continued professional development, and increasing public awareness of the value of the CPCU designation and the CPCU Society’s commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior and continual learning. PG&D Interest Group also provides members with the opportunity and resources to become mentors by connecting CPCUs looking for guidance with others who have been there before and are looking to give back. Whether you are a CPCU looking for a mentor, looking to be a mentor, or both, you have come to the right place!
 
Chair: Lindsy Graichen Hudnall
Vice Chair: Tia Tolbert

Reinsurance & Excess Surplus Lines Interest Group

The Reinsurance and Excess Surplus Lines Interest Group is a networking, learning, and professional development community of insurance professionals involved in either the non-admitted excess and surplus lines (E&S) market, the admitted specialty lines market, or those working in the reinsurance field. We provide ongoing learning opportunities relevant to our members and produce live sessions, webinars, and articles on current topics. Members of this Interest Group are encouraged to actively participate by suggesting timely webinar topics, contributing to our forum, joining the IG committee, and more. Don’t miss our annual Reinsurance and Excess Surplus Lines Virtual Symposium each spring!

Chair: Eric Hubicki
Vice Chair: Ryan White

Risk Management & Loss Control Interest Group

The Risk Management and Loss Control Interest Group imparts knowledge, information, and expertise on risk management and loss control subjects. We act as a risk management and loss control resource for those inside and outside of the CPCU community. We also promote networking opportunities to develop a community of those interested in risk management and loss control within the Society and encourage ethical behavior in all business transactions.  The Risk Management & Loss Control Interest Group is very active in coordinating webinars based on emerging trends and encourages you to get involved and share your expertise.

Chair: Julie Sealey
Vice Chair: Ryan Wakely

Underwriting Interest Group

The Underwriting Interest Group provides pertinent, cutting edge information of interest to all insurance and financial services professionals in our industry. We are actively involved with CPCU Society programming; contributing to Insights (the Society’s professional journal) and developing relevant webinars and seminars. Whether you have an agency, or a company focus, work in underwriting or claims, or are a provider or purchaser, our team will help you meet colleagues and learn about all aspects of insurance - both professionally and personally. We extend you a sincere “Welcome!"

Chair: Steven Fischl
Vice Chair: Robert Sellmeyer