Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLANATION OF MISSION | PART III, LINE 1 | CPCU SOCIETY IS A MEMBERSHIP OF CREDENTIALED INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS WHO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE THROUGH ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND CONTINUING EDUCATION. THE SOCIETY ASSISTS THE MEMBERS TO KEEP THEIR COMPETITIIVE EDGE THROUGH 3 PROFESSIONAL TRACKS- PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER MANAGEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2012, THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CHARTERED PROPERTY CASUALTY UNDERWRITERS (THE "INSTITUTES") AND THE SOCIETY OF CHARTERED PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITERS ("SOCIETY") ENTERED INTO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT") AND A MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT ("MSA"), THEREBY FORMALIZING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO SERVE AS A POWERFUL, UNITED VOICE TO (I) SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCE INSURANCE EDUCATION BEYOND WHAT EITHER ORGANIZATION COULD DO ON ITS OWN; (II) REDUCE BRAND CONFUSION; (III) PROVIDE A CONSISTENT MESSAGE ABOUT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION; AND (IV) BE PREPARED TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR SUCH SERVICES. THE INSTITUTES, AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AGREEMENT, HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY AND RIGHT TO VOTE (I) THE ELECTION OF THE SOCIETY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (II) THE AMENDMENT OF THE SOCIETY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (III) THE MERGER OR DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY; (IV) THE AMENDMENT OF THE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS; AND (V) ALL OTHER MATTERS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. THE INSTITUTES WILL PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE SOCIETY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS, (AS AMENDED AND VOTED UPON BY THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERSHIP ON 10/24/2011) OPERATING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES, BUDGET, AND CERTAIN OTHER SERVICES AS PRESCRIBED BY THE MSA. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | DUES PAYING MEMBERS HOLDING CPCU DESIGNATION COMPRISE THE MEMBERSHIP BASE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE ELECTION BALLOT AND VOTING MATERIALS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | DUES PAYING MEMBERS APPROVE BY-LAW CHANGES AND VOTE FOR OFFICERS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BEFORE FILING. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE SOCIETY HAS AN ETHICS COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS ANY REPORTED ETHICAL ISSUES. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | ALL COMPENSATION IS REVEIWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS (EVERY AUGUST). A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT REVIEWS THE OVERALL SALARY STRUCTURE AND RECOMMENDS MOVEMENT OF SALARY RANGES AND OVERALL AVERAGE MERIT INCREASE BASED ON CURRENT ECONOMIC AND SALARY DATA. CPCU USES SALARY SURVEYS TO MATCH EACH JOB POSITION FOR SALARY LEVEL AND COMPENSATION. CPCU USES SALARIES FROM ASAE, PRM AND MEA (MID-ATLANTIC EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION) WHICH PROVIDE DATA FOR MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, BUDGET, AND LOCATION (METROPOLITAN PHILADELPHIA AREA). THE CEO APPROVES STAFF INCREASES IN LINE WITH THE SOCIETY'S SALARY ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE SALARY OF THE CEO. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATOIN'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. | |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 116,911. NET CHANGE IN FUNDED STATUS OF PENSION PLAN |
| PART XII, LINE 2C | THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT. |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |