CPCU Society President Unveils New Book and Appoints Two At-Large Governors at CPCU Society's 60th Annual Meeting and Seminars.

MALVERN, Pa. -- Don Hurzeler, CPCU, CLU, president of the CPCU Society signed his newly published book, "Designated for Success," during the CPCU Society's 60th Annual Meeting and Seminars in Los Angeles, which was held Oct. 23-26. Hurzeler wrote the book to "inspire those in the insurance industry to strive for excellence." Published by the CPCU Society, the book explains the importance of setting long-term career goals, while learning to deal with setbacks along the way.

The book will assist in "Taking charge of your own career," says Hurzeler. Based on many testimonials, "Designated for Success" provides plenty of sound advice. "These lessons have served Don extremely well and they will do the same for all who take his message to heart," states Lawrence G. Brandon, CPCU AIM, ARM.

"Designated for Success" includes a look at the following areas:

--Winning Strategies for accomplishing life's greatest goals

--How to Recover from job loss or career setbacks

--Winning Everything in the End

"This helpful book is a refreshing collection, replete with useful strategies for succeeding," says Ed Overman, Ph.D., CPCU.

"The next best thing to hearing one of Don's inspiring presentations in person is to read this book," says Larry A. Cox, Ph.D., Robertson Chair of Insurance at the University of Mississippi.

"Designated for Success" is available for purchase through the Society's web site at www.cpcusociety.org.

Also at the Annual Meeting and Seminars, Hurzeler announced two at-large Governor appointments: Kathleen Murray, CPCU, CLU, ChFC and Roosevelt Haywood III. Murray accepted the year-long appointment. She is Leader of Infrastructure, PricewaterhouseCoopers, in New York City. Prior to PWC, Murray worked for Aetna Life and Casualty for more than 20 years. Haywood accepted the year-long appointment, and he is Immediate past Chair of the Board of the National African-American Insurance Association and President and CEO of Haywood and Fleming Associates, a leading commercial insurance and risk management firm located in Gary, Indiana.

The CPCU Society is a community of credentialed insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education. The Society's nearly 28,000 members hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU(R)) designation, which requires passing eight rigorous undergraduate- and graduate-level examinations, meeting experience requirements, and agreeing to be bound by a strict code of professional ethics. The CPCU designation is conferred by the American Institute for CPCU.