Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is a professional designation in property-casualty insurance and risk management,[1] administered by The Institutes (AKA American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters).
Held by over 90,000 professionals, the CPCU designation is the most distinguished designation offered by The Institutes for underwriters and risk management in the insurance industry.
[1] A designee must pass an exam on each topic and can choose between a personal insurance and a commercial insurance concentration, which includes one elective of their choosing, as well as one ethics course.
[1][2] CPCU designation holders are also bound by a Professional Code of Ethics, and must satisfy educational and experience requirements.
In addition to annual national meetings which serve as a conferment ceremony, the society has over 150 local chapters throughout the country.