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2011-2012

President:
Linda Kwolek, CPCU
Penn National Insurnace Co
Phone: 412-247-4556
E-Mail: lkwolek@pnat.com


President Elect:
Jon Heledga, CPCU
Liberty Mutual
Phone: 800-222-8890 X422
E-Mail:jon.helegda@libertymutual.com


Treasurer:
Susan Van Horn, CPCU
Prosperity Insurance LLC
Phone:412-904-1284
E-Mail: susan@prosperityinsurancellc.com


Vice President:
Keith Mulvihill, CPCU
Rawle and Henderson, LLP
Phone:412-261-5707
E-Mail: kmulvihill@rawle.com


Secretary:
Brian Ball, CPCU
Ohio Casualty
Phone: 412-505-1508
E-Mail: brian.ball@ohiocasualty-ins.com



Immediate Past President:
Philip Kocher, CPCU





Web Page Admin Contact:
Marilyn Wood CPCU,CIC,ARM,ASLI,AMIM
Chubb Insurance Company
Phone: 412-456-8876
mjwood@chubb.com

ALLEGHENY CHAPTER MAKES GOLD




We are honored to have obtained the Circle of Excellence GOLD Award


Robert Reynolds Scholarship WINNER ANNOUNCED

Brittany Rodgers, the daughter of ICP member Greg Rodgers received the Robert Reynolds Memorial/Insurance Club of Pittsburgh Scholarship Award. Brittany plans to study engineering at Virginia Tech. The award is sponsored by the Allegheny Chapter CPCU Society and Independent Insurance Agents of Pittsburgh for a member’s son/daughter or grandchild in the amount of $1,000.00 was awarded at I-Day on Thursday, April 21, 2011.
NEW CHAPTER OFFICERS ELECTED



2011-2012 CHAPTER OFFICERS President: Linda Kwolek President-Elect: Jon Helegda Vice-President: Keith Mulvihill Secretary: Susan Van Horne Treasurer: Brian Ball

Please give them your full support in the upcoming year!

We would also like to extend a special thank-you to our outgoing president, Phil Kocher! You did a great job!
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January 28, 2012

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Allegheny Chapter web site!



Welcome to the Allegheny Chapter CPCU Society’s website. Whether you’re a member, visitor, or candidate working toward your CPCU designation, I hope you will take the time to explore the site and see all the various resources and events our Chapter has to offer. Our mission is to be your premier source of property and casualty insurance industry enrichment. I encourage you to become involved in the Chapter. You’ll be able to network with other local insurance professionals, attend local educational seminars, and take advantage of career-building leadership opportunities. You can also take part in chapter community service projects. Again, welcome and please feel free to contact any of the officers if you would like additional information.

Linda Kwolek, CPCU President, Allegheny Chapter

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AND GROCERY GIFT CARD DRIVE

Our annual Chapter Holiday Luncheon and Chapter Good Works Project, the Grocery Gift Card Drive, was held at the Grand Concourse Station Square on Wednesday, December 14, 2011.

This holiday season we again supported the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. President Linda Kwolek presented our check of $500 to Sharon Tragesser, HR Director, Greater Food Bank.

The Chapter and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank wish to thank everyone for their generous donations!



ALL INDUSTRY DAY A GREAT SUCCESS!

The Allegheny Chapter of the CPCU Society Proudly Presented… ALL INDUSTRY DAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th at the SHERATON STATION SQUARE from 9:00-1:30

This day recognized the following individuals who attained the CPCU designation in 2011:

Michael Baca of WN Tuscano Agency; Kimberly Edsall of American Mining Ins Company;

Michael Mayer of Ohio Casualty;

Patricia Mulcahy of Penn National; Bridgette Pentrack of S&T- Evergreen Insurance;

Daniel Taylor of Margolis Edelstein; Sheryl Zidek of State Farm Insurance;

This year's All Industry Day topic was: Pennsylvania Fair Share Act: Joint and Several Liability Revisited. The morning program will focus on how the Pennsylvania Fair Share Act, which modifies Pennsylvania joint and several liability, will affect lawsuits, insurance pricing, and insurance limits.

We wish to thank our panel speakers who were:

Brian S. Kane, J.D., Dapper, Baldasare, Benson, Behling & Kane, P.C.

Daniel R. Gigler, J.D., Gigler Mediation

James S. Ehrman, J.D., Margolis Edelstein

We are very grateful to this wonderful panel of legal professionals who devoted their time to make our program a success. In appreciation for their generosity, we made dontations to their charities of choice: Glade Run Luthern Services; Mt Lebanon Veterans Memoral; and National Alliance of Mental Helath.

Unfortunately our luncheon speaker, Robert L. Siems, J.D., M.B.A., CPCU, Law Offices of Robert L. Siems, and the East Central Region Chapter Governor for the CPCU Society, was unable to attend. We wish to thank George Krauss and Jack Harmon for kindly stepping in. This program was filed for three (3) Continuing Education (CE) credits with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

Additional thanks to the All Industry Day Chairperson, Jon Helegda, who did a tremendous job!

We also want to thank everyone on the committee and all our wonderful sponsors in our program book. Rawle & Henderson, LLP; Rodgers Insurance Group; Willis; Tuxcano Agency; Penn National Insurance: Allied Insurance Brokers; The Magellan Group, Inc;The Motorist Insurnace Group; Henderson Brothers; Ohio Casualty, G.S. Jones Restoration; DVUA Pittsburgh; Marsh; The Bank of New York Mellon; Bituminous; Chubb; and The Insurance Club of Pittsburgh

SEE PHOTOS on Chapter Photo Tab

SUMMER GOLF OUTING A GREAT SUCCESS!

Meadowink Golf Course hosted Chapter outing

Many thanks to our sponsors!

BNY Mellon Insurance Group - Gold Chubb Group of Insurance Companies - Bronze G.S. Jones Restoration Consulting -Bronze The Motorists Insurance Group Ohio Casualty -Gold Pennsylvania National Insurance - Gold Seubert & Associates, Inc. -Gold Zurich North America - Gold Rodgers Insurance Group - Gold Dell, Moser, Lane & Loughney, LLC - Gold Workwell Physical Medicine - Gold S&T Evergreen Insurance - Gold Conway E&S - Gold Servicemaster of Greater Pittsburgh - Bronze PMA Companies - Silver Bituminous Insurance Co - Gold Confidential Insurance Consulting Inc - Gold

Special thanks to Ken Krisby, Servicemaster of Greater Pgh, for donating to our door prize and volunteering at the Hole in One.

Others bringing Door prizes (Complete list to follow) Marilyn Wood - Chubb

And yes, no one was $10,000 richer unless it was in making new friends!

SKILL PRIZE WINNERS:

Hole #2 Closest to the Pin: Marilyn Wood, Jeff Davies Hole #3 Accuracy of Drive: Donna Conway, Jeff Neugebauer Hole #6: Longest Drive: Linda Kwolek, Brian Cameron Hole #9: Longest Putt: Marilyn Wood, Chuck Conway Hole #11: Closest to the Pin: Donna Conway, Jeff Davies Hole #14: Closest to the Pin: Carol Myers, Mike Pope Hole #16: Longest Drive: Linda Kwolek, JW Waudby Hole #18: Longest Putt: Mike Pope

Foursome with Lowest Score: Mike Mahoney, Brian Cameron, Jeff Davies, Kris Queen.

50/50 Raffle Winner: Paul Bardz

Thank you to Bob Gregory, Kelly Maines and the rest of their golf outing committee for a great job - Well Done!

See Photos on Chapter Photo Tab

New Chapter Job Board!

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LOCAL JOB POSTING Job Description for Associate Account Representative with Amica Insurance

Location: Pittsburgh Regional Office As one of the nation's leading personal lines carriers, Amica is strong, stable, financially secure and consistently rated #1 for personal service by our customers. We have more than $4 billion in assets are rated A++ by A.M. Best and employ more than 3,000 people countrywide.¹ Our office located in Canonsburg, PA is seeking an Associate Account Representative. This position involves telephone contact to sell policies and service existing accounts. Candidates should have previous sales and service experience, a professional telephone manner, and the ability to work well with others. Must be able to pass state insurance license exam and meet continuing education requirements. The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and computer keyboard skills (35 wpm) as well as letter writing and computer processing. Previous insurance background is a plus but not a requirement. Comprehensive training is provided. At Amica, we offer a premium benefit package, which includes medical, dental and life as well as a generous pension and savings plan. ¹A.M. Best Company. Dec. 22, 2010.

To apply, go to www.amica.com.

From there, go to careers at the top. The job id is 276-226 for an Associate Account Representative in Canonsburg, PA.

Posted 12/8/2011

Officer Installation Meeting


Our new officers

Allegheny CPCU Chapter May Officer Installation Dinner 5/18/2011 ALLEGHENY CHAPTER ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS AT MAY MEETING All precincts have reported, all ballots have been counted and I am pleased to announce that the following officers have been elected to serve the Chapter for the 2011 – 2012 year: President: Linda Kwolek President-Elect: Jon Helegda Vice President: Keith Mulvihill Treasurer: Susan Van Horne Secretary: Brian Ball Congratulations to our new leaders and best wishes as they carry forward the goals and objectives of our Chapter.



ETHICS AWARENESS

A QUESTION OF ETHICS Do Employees Need Training in Ethics?

Organizations and businesses of all types have never before been more interested in workplace ethics. The majority of U.S. companies provide some type of ethics training. Companies are ultimately responsible for the actions of their employees. Even with increased interest in ethics, the commonsense instinct of right and wrong seems to be challenged at an increased level. To recognize the size and scope of the issue, we need to first identify potential workplace dilemmas and then develop an appropriate training model. Every organization would approach training and developing its ethical culture using a different strategy, depending on number of employees, type of industry and other defining characteristics. The training could include the basics of understanding generally accepted industry practices; learning the best practices within the industry or discipline; training employees to understand the laws, rules and government regulations that affect their work; and how the organization is perceived by the public. Ethics training helps to sensitize employees to possible ethics problems and reinforces company culture. Employees need to know where the boundaries are, and it’s the management’s responsibility to lead that process. Organizations and employers that ethically train employees will improve their bottom line and employee productivity. A uniform ethical workplace environment will result in higher productivity with a stronger sense of trust between employees and management. The training will help to lower incidents of legal problems and lawsuits both internally and externally. Ethics training teaches employees about making choices that are morally based. Many industries, including insurance, require adherence to government regulations. These regulations may include licensing laws; continuing education, including ethics; experience requirements; and bonding requirements. Many companies also support their employees’ membership in a professional society or organization that encourages ethical behavior and provides resources for ethics training. This training encourages the value of being honest, having mutual respect for fellow employees and all members of society, and developing and building trust with others. How Ethics Is Communicated All training begins with communication. Organizations use employee manuals to inform employees of company rules, regulations and guidelines. This might include a company code of conduct. Leaders need to explain their policies, and practice fairness in their interpretation. For example, many companies today employ the use of social media as a marketing strategy. Employers should have clear written policies and guidelines — acknowledged by employees — to provide for its appropriate and ethical use. Human resource departments have responsibility to help explain ethical expectations to employees. Smaller companies may use an immediate supervisor to convey company expectations. Employers can develop an ethics training checklist to provide a road map to problem issues. Managers and leaders need a practical and moral approach to ethical training, not primarily for social critics and academics, but for every day decision-making situations. CPCU Society Support A great model for companies and organizations in providing ethical and moral leadership is our own CPCU Society. The inspiring words of our CPCU oath, simple and to the point, provide the cornerstone of an ethical culture. The Society’s Ethics Committee has many resources, including articles and programs, for members to get practical information about workplace ethics. Conclusion Every company has an obligation to communicate and educate its workforce to do the right thing for others. This will not only reflect an ethical and moral company, but a successful one as well. Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CPCU Society membership, the Society’s Ethics Committee or the author’s employer. If you have suggestions for upcoming articles or comments about the “Question of Ethics” column, please contact William F. Traester, CPCU, at wtraester@archinsurance.com.

Anthony W. Bucci Jr., CPCU, AIS, is president of Bucci Insurance Group. He has been a member of the CPCU Society’s Ethics Committee since 2009. Bucci was a Society chapter governor from 2006 to 2009, and president of the Rhode Island Chapter in 2005–2006. CPCU news • February/March 2011 5


2011-2012 Schedule of Events

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Feb 2012 Ethics & Business

 

April 2012  Joint Meeting with RIMS

 Sheraton Station

Square

 May 2012

Officer Installation Dinner

 
 Aug, 2012 Annual Golf Outing  
 Oct 2012  All Industry Day  
     
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     
     

 




CPCU ALL INDUSTRY DAY PHOTO 2010


Presenters L to R: John Tarpey, VP Willis Group, Ed Aiello, VP Global Insurance, H J Heinz Company, Warren Farrar, President of National CPCU Society




CPCU SPREAD THE WORD!

It is important for us to increase the visibility and awareness of the CPCU designation. As CPCU's it is incumbent upon us to promote the designation, demonstrate our commitment to ethics, showcase our relevant insurance experience and practical knowledge. "SPREAD THE WORD" about your CPCU designation! Being a CPCU sets you apart in the Property-Casualty insurance industry. You will also be a role model for those seeking the designation.

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