Chubb and Carnegie Mellon University Award Cyber COPE Insurance Certification Designations to Agents and Brokers

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WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb and Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy have awarded the Cyber COPE Insurance Certification^SM (CCIC) designations to a group of insurance professionals who recently completed the program.

Co-created by Chubb and Carnegie Mellon in 2018, the program gives commercial agents, brokers, and wholesalers the opportunity to learn and become certified in industry best practices in cyber security risk management, governance, and operations.

"Agents and brokers who have completed this rigorous program have demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the cyber risks facing businesses and organizations of all sizes and industries," said Bobbie Goldie, Senior Vice President, North America Financial Lines at Chubb. "By being better educated about current cyber exposures, CCIC agents are better positioned to educate their clients on how to improve their cyber security protocols and manage their cyber risks."

The seven-month program consisted of three residential sessions on Carnegie Mellon's campus, a series of virtual learning modules, and a capstone project. Participants engaged in sessions about origins of computer science; cyber-risk resilience; cyber governance and insurance solutions; cyber law; diagnostics, assessment and measurement, including presenting about exposures and subsequent coverage; and more. The curriculum was administered by a combination of Chubb professionals and Carnegie Mellon professors.

"We are pleased to offer the prestigious CCIC designation to these outstanding graduates," said David Ulicne, Heinz College Senior Director of Executive Education Programs. "This designation shows their incredible dedication to the insurance industry, as well as their ongoing commitment to educating themselves and their clients on the current cyber security risk challenges and mitigation practices."

To maintain the designation, participants must attend two virtual sessions each year.

Chubb is currently accepting applications for the 2019 program. To apply, please visit: http://chubbeducation.com/2019ccic.

About Chubb CyberChubb is a leader in insuring cyber risk. Combining industry-leading underwriting and expert third-party incident response services, Chubb offers policies that are tailored to the specific needs and risks of its clients to ensure they are ready with the tools and expertise necessary should a cyber incident occur. Moving swiftly to connect clients with the proper parties to minimize data loss is only part of what Chubb delivers. Keeping an eye on the ever-evolving cyber security landscape, Chubb looks for ways to do more for its clients by offering cutting-edge products and holistic services to each and every client.

About Heinz College
The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized graduate-level institutions at Carnegie Mellon University: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. This unique colocation combined with its expertise in analytics set Heinz College apart in the areas of cyber security, health care, the future of work, smart cities, and arts & entertainment. In 2016, INFORMS named Heinz College the #1 academic program for Analytics Education. For more information, please visit www.heinz.cmu.edu.

About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, and the largest commercial insurer in the United States. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: chubb.com.

Chubb Insurance Company of Canada has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver and provides its products and services through licensed insurance brokers across Canada. For additional information, visit: chubb.com/ca.

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