Volunteers may not serve on more than one committee at a time. This is to ensure there are volunteer opportunities available for other CPCU Society members who wish to contribute.
PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Emerging Leaders Committee increases membership and active participation of Emerging Leaders, in the CPCU Society. Increasing Society involvement of this demographic contributes to long term sustainability of the Society by providing connections, experiences and opportunities which invest participants in the future of the organization.
DELIVERABLES:
- Define the Emerging Leaders demographic.
- Encourage and facilitate Emerging Leaders participation across all aspects of the Society including chapters, programs and networking, by advising the Leadership Council, working committees and interest groups on the best channels, formats and offerings of most interest to Emerging Leaders;
- Develop recommendations, based on research and experience, for a Society-wide strategy to recruit and retain Emerging Leaders members and volunteers in the CPCU Society;
- Inventory the Society’s current suite of products, programs and services. Make recommendations to enhance or improve the appeal to Emerging Leaders;
- Coordinate with the volunteer committee to outline a plan to transition student members to professional Society membership;
- Advise staff and leadership on the types of programs, formats, topics that appeal most to Emerging Leaders;
- Provide constructive and actionable feedback on the Society’s current Emerging Leaders offerings;
- Recommend measures and KPI’s to evaluate successful engagement;
- Collect, collate and publicize best practices from chapters and interest groups for getting Emerging Leaders involved in the Society; and
- Make recommendations for onboarding materials to welcome and familiarize emerging leaders with the Society.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- The Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee reports to the Leadership Council;
- Committee members meet either virtually or in-person at least (8) times per year. The committee may also conduct some of its business by e-mail;
- For succession planning, committee members are responsible for identifying qualified successors who are diverse and a good fit for the committee’s purpose and goals.
COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP:
The Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee Chair is appointed by the Society President, subject to approval by the Leadership Council. The committee chair, in collaboration with the Leadership Council liaison, is responsible for the overall direction and management of the committee.
Preference will be given to an individual who has served on the Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee, who has the support of their employer and has knowledge of Society structure and its volunteers.
The Staff Liaison serves as an advocate and resource to enable the Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee to fulfill its charge and accomplish its goals. The liaison serves as a bridge between staff and governance, advises the chair and members, and assists by providing strategic advice and facilitating communications, action, and collaboration.
The Chair, in collaboration with the staff liaison, will select a vice-chair. The vice chair will serve as the chair in the event the committee chair cannot attend or participate in a meeting. Selection of a vice-chair does not guarantee the individual will be appointed to the chair position when vacant.
COMPOSITION:
The Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee shall consist of a maximum of twelve members, including the chair and vice chair. Members of the committee will be members under the age of forty (40) or have been working in the risk and insurance field less than (10) years.
Members of the committee are appointed by the Chair. Vacancies in the membership of the committee shall be filled by the chairperson in collaboration with the staff liaison.
TERMS:
The Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee members are appointed to a three‐year term. This maximum term length may be extended for a Committee member selected to serve as Chair. Exceptions to this policy can be made at the discretion of the Leadership Council.
The Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee Chair shall serve for a term of two years. The Vice Chair shall serve as a one-year term. Exceptions to this policy can be made at the discretion Leadership Council.
A committee member may re-serve after being off the committee for two years.
So that all terms do not expire at the same time committee member term expiration dates should be staggered.
SELECTION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee members are identified through an open call for qualified volunteers. Selection is based on the following qualifications.
- A current, active member of the CPCU Society.
- Two years of professional experience in the insurance industry preferred.
- Ability to work independently and virtually to complete deliverables as required.
- Demonstrates honesty, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views, a friendly, responsive and patient approach, community building skills, and a concern for the growth of the CPCU Society.
- Maintain respectful relationships with members, volunteers and staff.
- Maintains confidentiality of work as needed.
- Able to prioritize membership and organization over individual needs.
- Express interest to serve on the Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee;
- Desire to expand Emerging Leaders membership and engagement in the Society;
- Able to offer Emerging Leaders perspective based on research and/or experience;