Member Survey

November 2024 Member Survey Results

Question 1: What is your primary reason for joining the CPCU Society at the National Level? (Select only one)

Question 2: Of the activities offered by the Chapter, which are the most valuable to you? (Limit 3)

Question 3: What benefits have you received from the Chapter meetings and events you have attended? (May select more than one)

Question 4: Are there activities the Chapter could offer, but isn't currently offering, that would make your Chapter membership more valuable to you? (Write-in answer)

  • After work events for fun and socializing
  • Create a presence at job fairs to help bring more people into the insurance industry, and secondarily, the CPCU Society.
  • Offer more virtual monthly meetings for out-of-town folks who are unable to attend in person events.

Question 5: Have there been any aspects of your local Chapter membership that have not lived up to your expectations and have negatively impacted the value of your membership? (Write-in answer)

  • The in-person meetings are much more valuable than the virtual meetings.
  • A virtual meeting offering would provide a more inclusive environment.

Question 6: Since Covid-19, the National CPCU Society has offered online classes and study groups for those working on a specific course. Do you think that re-instituting Chapter-led, in-person classes would be a valuable addition to your membership? (Keep in mind there was a fee of $150 for most classes taught so that the instructor could be paid.) (Write-in answer)

  • Depends on the courses offered. I have only needed classes with the CIC and CPCU tests. I have needed assistance with the other certifications. 
  • Yes. Nothing will ever replace the personal touch and the interactions it can create.
  • No, I'm a self-study learner.
  • No, online offers more flexibility.
  • Yes, in-person is always better. $150 is a little tough.
  • I think this is of value overall, but not specifically for me.
  • Yes, go back to in-person classes as an option.
  • No.
  • Yes, getting the opportunity to discuss and engage thoughts aids learning.

Question 7: Overall, how would you rate the performance of the Chapter over the past two years on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Excellent.

Question 8: Does your employer reimburse you for your membership dues?

  • Yes: 15
  • No:1

Question 9: Does your employer support and/or promote the CPCU designation as being desirable for its employees?

  • Yes: 15
  • No: 1

Question 10: Regarding the Chapter's monthly educational meetings, do you appreciate having virtual meetings when the speaker is out of state and unable to travel?

  • Yes: 13
  • No: 4

Question 11: What is your preferred location for in-person meetings?

  • Northside/Carmel: 10
  • Downtown: 2
  • South: 1
  • *Various: 2
  • No preference: 1

*one specified the west side of Indianapolis

Question 12: Currently we hold our monthly educational meetings over lunchtime from 12:00 - 1:00pm. What is your preferred time for our monthly educational meetings?

  • Keep it at lunchtime: 12
  • Vary the times: 3

We appreciate everyone who took the time to complete our survey! Your feedback helps us determine how best to serve our members!