I-Day 2019
I-Day 2019 is quickly approaching. Be sure to get signed up on Eventbrite so you can join us on November 14 for this exciting and educational event. Once again we will offer several different attendance options and price points, with the full ticket (breakfast, seminar, and luncheon) for just $70. You can also update your professional headshot for $25 before the start of the event. Highlights include:
  • Network Beyond Bias
    • Amy Waninger, CPCU | Founder and CEO - Lead At Any Level
  • Secular Forces Permanently Altering P/C (Re)insurance
    • John Heagney | Analyst - Dowling and Partners
  • The Future of Automobiles and Automobile Insurance
    • Matt Moore | Senior Vice President, Highway Loss Data Institute
  • Lunch & Conferment of 2019 New Designees
    • Thomas Woods, CPCU Society President-Elect
President's Message

As I look back on the President's Messages from this year, I noted a theme....they have been sort of long. However, that's because we've had a terrific year with lots of positive news to share. Let me share this next bit of news more efficiently:

 

I-Day 2019 is going to be great. You should register today.

 

November 14 will be my 10th I-Day event, and each one has been excellent. As you'll note above, we have three industry-leading speakers, the incoming Society President to confer our new designees, plentiful networking opportunities, and more. Past President and 2018 Burkhalter Award recipient Jeff Jeffus will be on hand to recognize our 2019 Burkhalter Award recipient, Cerie Garton. Many of you knew Cerie as a great friend and mentor. She packed a smile wherever she went and was a loyal volunteer with our Chapter for many years. We are honored to have her sister at I-Day to accept this honor on Cerie's behalf. 

 

I hope you'll join me, our new designees, students of Waukee Apex, and other insurance professionals  on November 14. Remember that you don't need to be a CPCU to attend - anyone interested is welcome to join us. You'll be glad you did.

 

Stay warm out there, and we'll see you in a couple weeks in West Des Moines as we move "Together Toward Tomorrow."

 

Chris Murphy, CPCU Iowa Chapter President
Congratulations to our New Designees
Congratulations to our 29 Iowa Chapter 2019 New Designees, who we will recognize at I-Day. To view the full list of new CPCUs, click here. 

Also, be sure to check out the Monday, Nov. 4 Des Moines Register for our New Designee ad.Thank you to all of the ad sponsors - your continued support allows us to recognize our new designees in a way that makes the Iowa Chapter unique in the Society. We couldn't continue this longstanding tradition without you!
New Designee Spotlight
Andrea D. Kirk, CPCU, ARM
Project Lead, Wells Fargo


I grew up in Virginia and attended college at Virginia Tech, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Economics. I started work at GEICO following graduation, learning about automobile insurance. I moved from Customer Service to New Business Underwriting, ending my time in the Retention Department.  Each change in position brought new challenges and knowledge. I currently live in Clive Iowa and work for Wells Fargo as a Project Lead on the Data Privacy Initiative.

I started studying for my CPCU designation when I was working for Berkley Agribusiness in the Risk Control Department. I had completed the Associate In Risk Management designation, and my manager and mentor, Mondale Smith, encouraged me to continue my personal development by pursuing my Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. I was honored to receive the Presidential Scholarship from The Institutes.

The depth of knowledge gained while studying for the CPCU tests has proved helpful. It allowed me to better understand the many facets that feed into comprehensive underwriting for commercial properties. Enlarging my knowledge from automobile insurance to commercial property and casualty coverage.  As I moved into the Strategic Operations department a larger base of knowledge definitely helped me to understand what Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters were doing so I could assist in streamlining the processes.
             
With my newfound free time, I am enjoying sewing. I am finishing a Christmas tree skirt that waited patiently while I studied. I will also enjoy reading for fun, time outside, and traveling around Iowa without bringing along a CPCU book.
Upcoming Events
Our final Chapter meeting of 2019 will be at the festively-decorated Wakonda Club. 
Please keep in mind that registration will be open until just prior to each meeting. If you are unsure of your availability to attend, please wait until closer to the event to register. Thank you.
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