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2007/8 Breakfast Meetings


		Click The Photo for Current Reservation Form See below our slate for our 2007-2008 breakfast meetings (and one dinner meeting!), held at the Union League on Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA. We start with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. followed by the program at 8:30. You do not have to be a CPCU member to attend. Thursday, September 20 2007 View from the Top,Ins. Executives Panel George Stratts, Property Division Executive & EVP,Lexington Insurance Company; Grover Czech, Esq., Executive Director, NJ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau; and Thomas B. Ahart, President, Ahart, Frinzi, and Smith, an Independent Insurance Agency and Brokerage Thursday, October 18, 2007 The Financial Side of Insurance Mark Murray, Senior Financial Analyst, A.M. Best Company; Linda Sizemore, Chief Financial Examiner State Insurance Department- Delaware; and Arthur Cohen, Sr. Consulting Actuary, Ernst & Young Thursday, November 15, 2007 A Life in the Insurance IndustryJeffrey Packard, Captive Manager,PMA Insurance Group,Specialty Markets December 3, 2007 PHILLY I-DAY (in lieu of breakfast meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in alliance with RIMS (date change) How to Negotiate and Settle Claims Michael Conley,Anderson Kill & Olick Thursday, February 21, 2008 in alliance with RIMS Insights on Leadership Dr. Michael Useem,Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Thursday, March 20, 2008The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:Ethics in 2008 Clarke Peterson,Owner and Principal Consultant for Atlanta Leadership Consulting; Approved for 2 CE credits in PA and NJ. No charge for CE credits Thursday, April 17, 2008 Franklin Award Luncheon (in lieu of breakfast meeting) Recipient - Thomas P. Nerney of United States Liability Insurance Group; Keynote Speaker - Jay Wright head coach of the men's basketball team at Villa Nova University; Video greeting from Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett Thursday, May 15, 2008 DINNER MEETING International Thursday, June 19, 2008 Personal Lines Topics are tentative and subject to change. We welcome and encourage your suggestions on additional meeting topics! Please make checks payable to: Philadelphia Chapter CPCU Mail to: Philadelphia Chapter CPCU, P.O. Box 40088, Philadelphia PA 19106-0088


		TWO WAYS to register and pay for Chapter Breakfast Meetings! Mail in the registration form with your check (click the "Union League" image below) OR register & pay securely online with a credit card! Click the button for details.

Get a Season Ticket


		Save money with our chapter meeting Season Ticket -- full season including seven breakfast meeting and one dinner meeting, or half-season for any four meetings. Click the image for the season ticket registration details!

Philly Chapter Goes GOLD Again!


		Click image to view the spreadsheet detailing chapter activites in 2006/2007 that helped us qualify for the Circle of Excellence GOLD Award

New Job Openings / New Job Seekers!


		See our Find a Job / Find a Candidate link (Last update: Mar. 31, 2008) Please see our "Find a Job / Find a Candidate link" link, which you can find in the navigational panel in the upper left side of this page.

WELCOME!


		The New Designee Rep for the Class of 2008 is Margo Turtureja, CPCU, who can be e-mailed at Margo Turtureja, CPCU Welcoming All 2008 New Designees Dear New Designee, Congratulations are in order!! You have undoubtedly worked extremely hard to secure the most recognized and respected professional designation in the insurance industry - Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter. You should be very proud of your accomplishment! With this designation comes the respect due an individual who is committed to excellence, demonstrates ethical behavior and recognizes the importance of continuing education. Doors are now open to a limitless supply of connections, resources and opportunities to assist with your career and personal development. The sky is the limit! The Philadelphia Chapter of CPCU encourages you to take full advantage of the new opportunities which await you following this tremendous achievement. We hope you will become an active member in the Chapter. Please join us for our monthly meetings as well as other activities so you can get to know the members and learn more about the Chapter. There are so many interesting options throughout the year in which to participate so visit the website frequently for updates. We are also working on an upcoming activity to specifically honor our New Designees so watch for details! You are now part of an elite group of professionals who have earned the title of CPCU. Congratulations again! Margo Turtureja, CPCU, CLU New Designee Chair

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		The Philadelphia Chapter CPCU website may be hyperlinked to other websites which are not maintained or controlled by our Chapter. The Chapter is not responsible for the content of those other websites. The inclusion of any hyperlinks to such websites does not imply approval of, or endorsement by, the Philadelphia Chapter CPCU of those websites or their content. The views and opinions of the authors of articles appearing on this site are his or her own and not necessarily shared by the officers and members of the CPCU Society and the Philadelphia Chapter.

May 9, 2008

Philadelphia Chapter CPCU Society

To find any item, choose a link in the LIGHT BLUE SECTION, upper left.

The CPCU Society’s 64th Annual Meeting & Seminars September 6–9, 2008 • Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

ON LINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
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MAY 2008 DINNER MEETING - INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE

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THURSDAY, May 15, 2008
5:00 - 7:30 pm
THE UNION LEAGUE

“International Insurance: Going Outside of the USA"
Featuring: Fran Strollo, CPCU
Chief Underwriting Officer, ACE Foreign Casualty, ACE USA

This dinner meeting will start with an introduction as to when foreign insurance coverage is necessary. Fran will discuss the carrier/broker market for this coverage, things that should be considered when placing the coverage, and then she will get into the fun stuff- all of the hot topics surrounding the coverage and current market conditions, such as compliance and the defense base act. Fran has also traveled around the world and she has lots of great anecdotes to keep things interesting. We will conclude the session with an in-depth question and answer session with this industry expert.

SOCIAL EVENT FOLLOWING THE MAY DINNER MEETING

Helium Comedy Club, 18th and Sansom, 8:00 PM Please reserve quickly!

After an invigorating discussion on International Insurance with ACE Foreign Casualty’s Chief Underwriting Officer, Fran Strollo, please join us for a social event at the Helium Comedy Club, a few short blocks from The Union League.

Guest performer, Christian Finnegan, is perhaps best known as a regular contributor on VH1’s hit show, ‘Best Week Ever’. You can check out his website at http://christianfinnegan.com/

NOTE: The deadline to purchase tickets, online, for the Comedy Club has passed. However, you can still contact Mary or Megan at the Comedy Club and purchase tickets directly. The number is 215-496-9001. You just need to identify yourselves as part of the CPCU group on May 15, and if tickets are still available, you can purchase them.

FRANKLIN AWARD LUNCHEON - APRIL 17, 2008

Award recipient Tom Nerney and Chapter President Rina Williams

Thomas P. Nerney Honored with the 2008 Franklin Award
By Annie Lacey, CPCU, ASLI, LPCS

The Philadelphia Chapter of CPCU (Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter) hosted a luncheon presenting Thomas P. Nerney with the 2008 Franklin Award on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at The Union League of Philadelphia. Mr. Nerney is the President, CEO and Chairman of United States Liability Insurance Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Franklin Award was presented to Mr. Nerney for his outstanding achievement and contribution to the insurance industry. Mr. Nerney is an avid promoter of continuing education and works tirelessly developing and advancing people in the insurance industry.

The keynote speaker for the award luncheon was Jay Wright, men's head basketball coach of Villanova University. Mr. Wright spoke of leadership and dedication to family, community and careers. There was also a special video greeting from Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, Warren Buffett, recognizing and congratulating Mr. Nerney for his achievement. The event was well-attended by well wishers and supporters, including Mr. Nerney’s family, friends, associates and past Franklin Award recipients.

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Warren Buffett at Franklin Award

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Watch or download the video greeting that Warren Buffett, the "Sage of Omaha," sent to help the Philadelphia Chapter CPCU Society honor Thomas P. Nerney, CPCU, at the 26th annual Franklin Award on April 17, 2008.

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LaSalle Univ Spring Reception and Recognition Dinner - April 3, 2008

LaSalle University hosted the Spring Reception and Recognition Dinner of the RMI Program
commemorating the 25th Anniversary and recognizing student achievement on April 3, 2008.

Pictured above (from left to right)
Rina Williams (Chapter President),Margo Turtureja (Chapter Vice President), Gord Turtureja
(Margo's husband),Jim Sherlock (Chapter Board Director), Christopher High (student), Svyat Deksyuk
(student), and Tyler Thomas (student).

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Continuing Professional Development


		The CPCU Society and American Institute for CPCU have created the joint Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, which recognizes professionals who keep their knowledge current and their skills sharp through career-enhancing activities. Read more...

MARCH 2008 BREAKFAST MEETING RECAP - ETHICS

Clarke Peterson and President-Elect Dawn Upperman
with Ralph Archbold as Ben Franklin

The March 2008 Breakfast Meeting began with President-Elect Dawn Upperman introducing the topic “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ethics in 2008.” Past-President Marty Frappolli welcomed the speaker, Clarke Peterson, CPCU. As the Principal Consultant of Atlanta Leadership Consulting, Peterson offered insight into the importance of ethics in leadership and how managers with poor ethics could cause the downfall of their company. Read the full recap.

FEBRUARY 2008 BREAKFAST MEETING RECAP - LEADERSHIP


		Dr. Michael Useem, Chapter President Rina Williams, RIMS President Robert Cartwright The February 21, joint meeting of the Philadelphia Chapter CPCU Society and RIMS, held in the historic Union League building in Philadelphia, proved to be a powerful showcase of one of the most influential educators in Philadelphia. Dr. Michael Useem, accomplished professor from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School for Business, spoke on the topic of leadership and offered a great deal of his personal insight to the group. Read the complete recap.

Insurance Society Of Philadelphia Workshops

The Insurance Society of Philadelphia has released it's November and December 2007 Workshop Schedule. Log on to their website at http://www.insurancesociety.org/ and click on Workshops/Seminars for workshop descriptions, or call the Insurance Society at 215-627-5306 to request a copy of their October 2007 through June 2008 Workshop Catalog.

CHAPTER OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, 2007-2008


		Pictured below, from left to right: Director Shannon Rodgers, Vice President Margo Turtureja, Treasurer Larry White, Director Donna Popow, President Rina Williams, President-Elect Dawn Upperman, Secretary Cindy Wolkiewicz, Director Marcia Nigro. Not pictured: Director Jim Sherlock, Director Mayleen Gallagher, Director Kellie Goldfien CHAPTER OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, 2007-2008

BREAKFAST MEETING LOCATION

For several years, the Philadelphia Chapter CPCU Society has held its breakfast meetings at the Doubletree Hotel at Broad and Locust Streets.
Beginning with our June 2006 meeting, our new home Has been just a few blocks down Broad St. (near Moravian St.) at THE UNION LEAGUE.