According to the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, 98% of those that earn a CPCU designation gain a skill they can apply right away to their job, while 95% said the designation positioned them for new opportunities. Credit: Bizi88/Shutterstock.com According to the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, 98% of those that earn a CPCU designation gain a skill they can apply right away to their job, while 95% said the designation positioned them for new opportunities. Credit: Bizi88/Shutterstock.com

Editor's note: This column is part of PropertyCasualty360's Foundations of P&C Insurance series, which aims to bring new insurance professionals up to speed, while keeping industry veterans sharp. On Fridays, PC360 will offer up fresh content covering the nitty-gritty details of P&C insurance, tips for professional development, articles looking at the industry's more niche concepts, and the history of certain lines and programs.

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Steve Hallo

Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]

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