May 18, 2018 – The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) recognized four agencies for their Best Practice Recertification and seven individual members for attaining the Certified Programs Leader (CPL) Designation during the 2018 Mid-Year Meeting in Baltimore, MD.
Clarion Associates, US Assure, U.S. Risk and Venture Programs completed the Best Practice recertification process.
“Recertification for our Best Practice Designation is required every three years to maintain the integrity of the award,” stated Tony Campisi, TMPAA President and President of Glatfelter Insurance Group. “Through the Best Practice process, these agencies have demonstrated operational excellence.”
The TMPAA Best Practice evaluation encourages participants to operate with the highest quality and greater efficiency in the way they conduct business. Successful candidates are recognized by program business professionals as a “best in class” organization. The protocol aims to enhance the status of Program Business in the insurance industry.
Clarion Associates represented by Dan Schoenfeld, CEO & President; US Assure represented by Steve Bristow, Senior VP; U.S. Risk, represented by Randall Goss, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; and Venture Programs represented by Phil Harvey, President, were all present to receive their Best Practice recertifications at the event.
Members recognized for achieving the Certified Program Leader (CPL) Designation completed and passed 12 required Target University courses and met program and industry experience expectations set out by the Association. The 2018 Mid-Year Meeting CPL recipients are Jackie Bourret, Kyle Hyla, Scott Thatcher, Brett Dailey, Ben Goldberg, Carole Gravenese and Brian Sunderman.
“My involvement with the University and the CPL Designation continues to be a great honor,” indicated Greg Thompson, TMPAA Past President and Target University Dean. “All of our CPL recipients demonstrate their mastery with the crucial aspects of successful program administration covered in the required coursework and have a solid resume of work in programs. I am proud to be associated with them all.”
“The CPL Designation recognizes the specialized skill sets of program administrators. The fact that we now have more than 100 members with the designation speaks to its value,” stated Campisi. “With the Best Practice and CPL Designations, we celebrate the achievements of our members who continue to operate at the highest level, demonstrating expertise in all phases of program administration.”
The Association’s 2018 Mid-Year Meeting was attended by 625 program business professionals. Program specialists/MGAs interested in learning more about TMPAA Designations or the Association can find information at www.targetmkts.com or by calling 877-347-5700.
