The Philadelphia CPCU Society Chapter, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional organization, is one of more than 120 Chapters within the CPCU Society and consists of individuals who have earned the CPCU® designation and are living or working in the Greater Philadelphia area. The CPCU Society, an affiliate of The Institutes, is a community of credentialed property and casualty insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education. The Society is committed to providing resources, educational programs and leadership opportunities that attract and retain talent and enable individuals to expand their technical insurance knowledge and business capabilities -- in order to improve the overall performance of the insurance industry, while adhering to the highest ethical standards. The Philadelphia CPCU Society Chapter members hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®) designation, which is conferred by The Institutes and requires passing rigorous undergraduate and graduate level exams, meeting an experience requirement, and agreeing to be bound by a strict code of professional ethics.