Description: Beginning in 2023, Brett Clausen will serve as president and chair of the CPCU Society’s Leadership Council. He also works as the Government Relations and Process Improvement Vice President for Farm Bureau Financial Services. He has joined the podcast for a conversation with Chris Hampshire about the CPCU Society and his goals for the upcoming year. Together they address goals for the future and ways to overcome the current challenges of the CPCU Society, including engagement beyond retirement, expanding membership, learning from the pandemic and solidifying growth for the future.   Key Takeaways Brett’s journey from McDonalds to Masters Degree to CPCU Leadership Council president. The pivotal role that claims plays in the insurance industry. Brett’s goal is to bring insights from the legislative bodies and departments of insurance into the CPCU Society. Prioritizing awareness about the impact of the governmental affairs segment of the insurance industry. The importance of transitioning from seeking understanding to promoting advocacy. What does Brett contribute the longevity of his Farm Bureau career to? Brett highlights the value of earning your CPCU designation. A look at all of the training, education, and networking that the CPCU Society has to offer its members. Brett’s progression of leadership roles that prepared him for where he is today. Addressing the current challenges of the CPCU Society, including engagement beyond retirement, membership, the pandemic and growth for the future. Brett’s 3-year goals start with building on the success that we’ve already had. Advice from Brett’s early career self to the successful leader that he is today.   Keep Getting Better IN2Risk 2022   Quotes “Once you’re in this industry you’re really sucked into it because it’s a really gratifying experience to help people out in their times of need.” “Having a voice at the table is really important to our companies and that’s really how I transformed into this new role that I currently have.” “The main goal that I have within this role is creating awareness within the company, our constituents as well as management.” “Being engaged in the CPCU Society really helped me develop the leadership skills that I couldn't get on the job or within my current organization.” “Our goals for 2023 really start with building on the success that we’ve already had.” “This industry has so much to offer and I don’t think we’ve done a good enough job of making that known.”