Society Of Chartered Property And Casualty Underwriters
Membership organization of individuals especially trained in the application of property and casualty insurance to personal and business situations. Membership is achieved by passing a series of examinations administered by the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters, plus three years of industry experience. Successful completion of the examinations results in the designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
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