About the Institutes

The Institutes

Proven Knowledge. Powerful Results.™

The Institutes are the leader in delivering proven knowledge solutions that drive powerful business results for the risk management and property-casualty insurance industry.

Institute knowledge solutions include the CPCU designation program; associate designation programs in areas such as claims, risk management, underwriting, and reinsurance; introductory and foundation programs; online courses; research; custom solutions; assessment tools, and continuing education (CE) courses for licensed insurance professionals and adjusters through its CEU.com business unit.

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Insurance Institute for Applied Ethics
The Insurance Institute for Applied Ethics was established in 1995 to heighten awareness of the ethical implications involved in making business decisions and to promote ethical behavior among parties to the insurance contract. The Institute identifies and funds practical, applied, ethics-related research projects and publishes the findings. It funds ethics-related materials and activities that are part of Ethics Awareness Month. It also sponsors or co-sponsors seminars and workshops to educate practitioners and the public on the role of ethics in the insurance transaction. Proposals for ethics-related research and projects should be directed to Peter L. Miller, president and CEO, at the Institutes (720 Providence Road, Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355-3433). For more information about the Ethics Institute, contact Steve Ryan.

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Insurance Research Council
The Insurance Research Council (IRC) was founded in 1977 as an independent, nonprofit research organization. It provides timely and reliable information based on extensive data collection and analyses relating to public policy matters that affect insurers, customers, and the general public.

Throughout its history, the IRC has undertaken a range of empirical studies to assist the public and insurers in reaching sound decisions on regulatory and legislative issues. The IRC does not advocate public policy, nor does it directly attempt to influence specific legislative initiatives or engage in lobbying. IRC research publications and database products are widely distributed to policy makers and research organizations. The IRC became a division of the American Institute for CPCU on September 1, 1998.

A complete list of IRC research reports and database products is available at IRC's Web site, www.ircweb.org. Questions about IRC research projects should be directed to Beth Sprinkel, Insurance Research Council, 718 Providence Road, Malvern, PA 19355-0725. For more information or a brochure about IRC, contact Karen Gerace.

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Institute for Global Insurance Education
On January 1, 1997, The Insurance Institute of Canada, the Chartered Insurance Institute of the United Kingdom, and the Insurance Institute of America signed an agreement to establish the Institute for Global Insurance Education. The purpose of this organization is to coordinate requests to assist in offering risk management and insurance courses around the world, especially in developing countries. In addition, the new institute will provide a forum for members to discuss educational issues with global implications.

The Institute for Global Insurance Education has accepted seven insurance organizations as affiliate members: the Australian Insurance Institute, the Insurance Institute of South Africa, the Insurance Institute of India, Fundacao Escola Nacional de Seguros (FUNENSEG), the Insurance Institute of New Zealand, the West African Insurance Institute, and Instituto Nacional de Seguros of Colombia.

We encourage you to visit the IGIE Web site to learn more about the organization and its objectives.

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Development Fund
The Development Fund was formally established in 1968 to provide funds to be used in developing new educational programs and revising existing texts. Many programs and courses have been introduced as a result of the financial support received from members of the Development Fund. Members now total more than 600 and include companies, agencies, brokerage houses, national associations, and educational foundations. Inquiries about membership in the Development Fund should be directed to Peter L. Miller, president and CEO, at (610) 644-2100, ext. 7732.

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How to Reach Us
The best way to reach us is by using our contact us form, but you are also welcome to e-mail us at customersupport@cpcuiia.org, phone (800) 644-2101, or fax (610) 640-9576. If you prefer to reach us by mail, our address is 720 Providence Road, Suite 100, Malvern, PA U.S.A. 19355-3433.

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