CPCU Senior Resource INTEREST GROUP Survey
Conducted and Summarized by
Richard Vanderbosch, CPCU, CLU, AIS

Respondents Profile:

Sex: Age Groups: Employment Status: Nature of Work:
Male (49) 70+ (21) Fully Retired (14) Insurance Mgnt (25)
Female (13) 65-69 (15) Part-time ( 9) Expert Witness ( 2)
60-64 ( 6) Full-time (25) Teaching ( 2)
55-59 (14) Self-employed ( 8) Insurance Producer ( 7)
Consultant ( 4)
Public Speaker ( 1)
Travel Agent ( 1)
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1) How long a Senior Resource Section Member?

0-1 year (28)
1-3 years (10)
4-10 years ( 5)
10-20 years (10)

2) Familiar with the Senior Resource Section programs?

Yes (26) No (30)

3) What Senior Resource Section services are used or liked the most?

Newsletter (12)
Seminars ( 6)
Senior Dinners ( 4)
Travel ( 4)
Web ( 5)

4) What additional services would add value to our Section?

Get togethers in local chapter area
More emphasis on 55-60 age group and their interests
Member features in Newsletters
Genealogy information in Newsletters and Resource Library
Insurance topics in Resource Library

5) What is the best method of communication?

Email (45)
Newsletter (22)
Web Site ( 8)
Letters/Flyers ( 5)

6) Topics of Interest for Future Senior Resource Section Seminars or Programs:

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle (28)
Retirement Planning (26)
Travel Opportunities (25)
Financial Planning and Asset Protection (23)
Estate Planning (17)
Computer Skills (14)
Volunteering Opportunities (13)
Relocation ( 8)
Part-time Employment ( 2)

7) Miscellaneous Comments or Suggestions:

- Solicit articles for newsletter from all members
- Publish newsletter features more on the section members
- Provide job placement information for seniors
- Announce web site changes and new items in emails