Definition of "American college"

(Formerly the American College of Life Underwriters) accrediting body for the CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) and the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designations. Provides undergraduate, graduate and continuing education in life insurance and financial services courses on both a residence and correspondence basis. Courses include life insurance, pensions, economics, finance, investments, business evaluations, tax planning, and estate planning. The college, which also confers the Master of Science in Financial Services degree, is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

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