Bemidji State University Business Administration alum John Thompson is recognized for having the HIGHEST SCORE in the NATION by the American Institute for Chartered Property-Casual Underwriters (AICPCU).

John Thompson is the assistant controller in corporate for Federated Insurance, Owatonna, Minnesota.  Federated annual sales are estimated at $1 Billion, and employs about 2,600.

Mr. Thompson received the Distinguished Graduate Award for academic excellence resulting from his top cumulative grade point average on his exams, as part of his continued education and certification, as an insurance professional.  It comes with a cash award and plaque, as well.

The AICPCU is the insurance industry’s leading educational organization.  Built on a foundation of broad technical knowledge, high ethical standards, and demonstrated industry experience, the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation program prepares you to meet the changes and challenges of a demanding risk management and insurance marketplace with confidence and professionalism.  Passing the required CPCU exams and meeting the ethics, experience, and matriculation requirements earns the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation.

This is a program that has seen over 1,100 insurance executives & presidents matriculate.  Pretty heady & impressive stuff!  Congratulations John!