Carl is an underwriter holding several insurance designations. He has studied the Code of Professional EthicsEthical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals and feels strongly that ethics are important in both his personal and professional lives. Carl finds that one of the ethical canons that is most appealing to him concerns the duty to maintain and raise professional standards. Which one of the following activities that Carl could undertake would best meet the letter and the spirit of that canon?

Select one:

A. Conducting his business activities in a manner that will inspire other practitioners to do likewise

B. Participating in educational activities that assist others in their professional development

C. Taking regular professional development courses and attending insurance-related seminars

D. Observing his coworkers and reporting any apparent impropriety to his employer