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Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization The Institutes
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites Insurance-related work for any 24 months (minimum of 17½ hours per week) during the five-year period immediately preceding the conferment of the CPCU designation
Designation Training Requirements Four foundation courses, one elective course and three courses in either the personal lines or the commercial lines concentration
Designation Exam Type Final course examinations
Continuing Education Requirements None
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource Online at Search for a Certification/Designation Holder
Investor Complaint Process None
Published List of Disciplined Designees None