The CPCU Society has released details of its Educational programs for May 2004.
The organization noted that "all workshops are open to CPCUs and other insurance professionals, and provide the opportunity for professional development and networking. Most workshops have been filed for continuing education credits."
It listed the sessions as follows:
Toxic Mold: Where is the Coverage?
A half-day workshop presented by the CPCU Society and sponsored by the Society's Syracuse Chapter.
When:
May 4, 2004 8 a.m. – Noon
Where:
Syracuse, NY Drumlins Banquets 800 Nottingham Road (315) 446-4555
What:
R. Bryan Tilden, CPCU, CLU
A national lecturer and expert witness in the insurance field, will:
Discuss what "toxic mold" is
Explore how property is damaged from mold
Explain when the mold loss occurs
Discuss the insurance issues involving mold in both personal and commercial lines policies
Introduce the new policy forms and endorsements that limit or eliminate coverage for mold
Registration for Toxic Mold is $89 for CPCU Society members and $99 for nonmembers.
Effective Use of Contractual Transfers
A half-day workshop presented by the CPCU Society and co-sponsored by the Society's District of Columbia Chapter.
When:
May 12, 2004 8 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Where:
Bethesda, MD Bethesda Marriott 5151 Pooks Hill Road (301) 897-9400
What:
Richard G. Rudolph, Ph.D., CPCU
A writer and speaker on a wide array of insurance subjects will:
Explain the underlying reasons for risk transfers through indemnification agreements, contractual liability, and insurance policies, with suggestions for appropriate alternatives
Identify common problems associated with contractual risk transfers
Discuss how to maximize or minimize the effectiveness of contractual transfers and additional insured status
Explain how to construct insurance policies to comply with contractual requirements and avoid problems
Identify documentation issues regarding contractual transfer
Registration for Effective Use of Contractual Transfers is $89 for CPCU Society members and $99 for nonmembers.
Hidden Coverages: Surprises in Court!
A half-day workshop in Branchville, NJ sponsored by the CPCU Society's New Jersey Chapter.
A national lecturer and expert witness in the insurance field, will:
Examine hidden coverages found in various policies – intended and unintended – that have been found in litigation
Explain surprises that may help or hurt your customers
Explain which personal and commercial policies are changing because of these discoveries
Explain how to save your insureds by knowing these hidden coverages and gaps
Registration for Hidden Coverages will be $89 for Selective Insurance employees, $79 for CPCU Society members and $99 for nonmembers.
For more information about any of these workshops, contact John Kelly, CPCU, the Society's continuing education coordinating manager, at (800) 932-2728, ext. 2773.
