Don’t Break the Chain!!!! As a CPCU member you are a vital link in the Central Florida Chapter’s chain. We need your support in spreading the word about our chapter and its commitment to insurance education. Inside this brochure are courses that our chapter is offering for Fall 2014. Please help us by forwarding this email to those that may be interested in insurance education. In turn we hope they will continue the chain. By helping to spread the word you are helping those that want to take their career to the next level! The Central Florida Chapter offers classes in both Orlando and Tampa. We hope to expand our Tampa course offerings in January 2015. “Our goal is to address the education needs of those in the insurance community. As you examine the course brochure please feel free to share your thoughts on how we can provide further assistance. Not only is education the key to your success it is to our community as well.” Please feel free to call or e mail me or Christine Hillick with your thoughts or questions. Frank Tel 800-662-6422 Ext 21611 Fcarnevale@amica.com Chris Tel 800-662-6422 Ext 36220 Chillick@amica.com ORLANDO AREA CPCU COURSES CORE REQUIRED CPCU 500 – Foundations of Risk Management and Insurance Location: Dean Insurance Agency 230 N. Westmonte Drive, Suite 2100 Altamonte Springs, FL Instructor: Paula Keyes, CPCU Day/Time: Tuesdays 5:30 PM to 8 PM Start Date: September 30, 2014 CPCU 520 – Insurance Operations Location: Amica Mutual Insurance Company 11486 Corporate Blvd., Suite 160 Orlando, Florida Instructor: Chris Eirich, CPCU Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:30 PM to 8 PM Start Date: October 1, 2014 CPCU 530 – Business Law for Insurance Professionals Location: Cole Scott & Kissane 1900 Tower Place, Suite 750 Orlando, FL 32810 Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:30 PM to 8 PM Start Date: October 1, 2014 CPCU 540 – Finance & Accounting For Insurance Professionals Location: Dean Insurance Agency 230 N. Westmonte Drive, Suite 2100 Altamonte Springs, FL Instructor: Frank Carnevale, MSIM, CPCU Day/Time: Thursdays 5:30 PM to 8 PM Start Date: September 11, 2014 This class will be a simulcast with the Tampa class. Paula Keyes will assist Frank with the Orlando class. CPCU 557 –Survey of Commercial Insurance Location: Amica Mutual Insurance Company 11486 Corporate Blvd., Suite 160 Orlando, Florida Instructor: Frank Carnevale, MSIM, CPCU Date/Time: Tuesdays 5:30 PM to 8 PM Start Date: September 30, 2014 TAMPA AREAS CPCU COURSES CPCU 540 – Finance & Accounting For Insurance Professionals Location: PMA Companies 2701 North Rocky Point Drive, Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33607 Instructor: Frank Carnevale, MSIM, CPCU Day/Time: Thursdays 5:30 PM to 8 PM Start Date: September 11, 2014 ** The class locations are subject to change COST FOR CPCU COURSES: $250.00 per CPCU course. Would you prefer a specific course or class be offered at your workplace? The chapter will accommodate requests dependent upon the number of participants. Please feel free to call to explore these or any other options. ASSOCIATE IN CLAIMS (AIC) AIC 30 – Claims Handling Principles & Practices Location: Amica Mutual Insurance Company 11486 Corporate Blvd., Suite 160 Orlando, FL 32817 Instructor: Paula Keyes, CPCU Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:30 PM – 8PM Start date: October 1, 2014 ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL INSURANCE (AINS) AINS 22 – PERSONAL INSURANCE Location: Amica Mutual Insurance Company 11486 Corporate Blvd., Suite 160 Orlando, FL 32817 Instructor: Jill McKinnon, AIC, AINS Day/Time: Thursdays 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Start date: October 2, 2014 THERE ARE NEW TRACKS FOR THE AIC PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. SEE THE INSTITUTES WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. DID NOT SEE A COURSE LISTED? LET US KNOW. IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST A CLASS WILL BE SCHEDULED. “The Associate in Claims program teaches you how to reduce time and costs, improve customer satisfaction and retention, and avoid costly lawsuits. With this program, you’ll improve your technical claim handling skills, communication and negotiation skills, good-faith claim handling abilities, and in-depth policy knowledge.”* *The Institutes www.TheInstitutes.org COST FOR AIC & AINS COURSES: $150.00 EACH ********** Interested in more information on courses and designations? Visit the Institutes website at: www.TheInstitutes.org ********** COURSE PAYMENT Please make your check payable to: Central Florida Chapter CPCU. * Payment is by the first class date * EXPECTATIONS An insurance designation instills pride in oneself and may lead to career advancement. “91% of CPCUs saw an increase in job opportunities, while almost all say earning the designation fast tracked their career” * Working toward a designation requires dedication and perseverance. To derive the full benefit a student must be prepared for each class and be willing to engage the subject matter with fellow students and the instructor. Please note that students are expected to have their books in hand for the first class and have completed the first assignment. The instructor will email you with particulars on the class beforehand. The number of weeks the class will run rests with the instructor as he or she gauges performance. * The Institutes **** PLEASE NOTE**** There are minimum class size requirements. If these are not met the class will not be held. Any payments received will be refunded. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: FRANK V. CARNEVALE, MSIM, CPCU - TEL # 800-662-6422 EXT 21611 OR CHRISTINE HILLICK, CPCU, AIC, API - TEL # 800-662-6422 EXT 36220 EMAIL: Fcarnevale@amica.com Chillick@amica.com