Testimonials
Unsolicited Testimonials About Ray Burnham & The Burnham System
“You’re the greatest man in the world, but you can only do so much.”
Kathy Burnham, spoken to her husband, addressing his only limitation.
“Your courses are totally worth it.
I have passed the CPCU, ARM, AMIM, AIC, AIC-M, AINS, AIS, and PRC all within one year based solely on your fantastic materials and sample exams.
I would not take an exam without your materials.”
Cary R. Wiener, JD, CPCU, ARM, AMIM, AIC, AIC-M, AINS, AIS, PRC
“For the second time in six years, I received -- with the assistance of The Burnham System -- an Award for Academic Excellence from The Institutes.
My thanks to you for your great work! I hope you keep it up for many years to come.”
Craig Andrews, CPCU, ARM, ARe, AU, AMIM, ASLI, AAI
“Over the years I used several study aids. Your material is the best -- period!”
Gary A. Duckworth, CPCU, ARM, AAI
“While originally, I thought $295 was really steep, the cost/benefit of The Burnham System makes it priceless!!!!”
Tonya Kelley
“I have earned four designations [CPCU, ARM, AU, ARe] ... with a lot of help (and time savings) from you and your system.
Thanks for having the best study product in the market.”
John Gwozdz, CPCU, ARM, AU, ARe
“The best study guides for CPCU, ARM, and the like are produced by Ray Burnham.
Every insurance professional should have a copy of Burnham’s Insurance Dictionary in the office.”
Scott Simmonds, CPCU, ARM
“Many years ago, I overheard someone at work say they wouldn’t take one of The Institutes’ exams without Ray’s help.
Now, neither would I!”
Janis Fugel, ARM, AU, AINS
“Ray is a lifesaver! I’ve tried other systems, and while they may have their merits, The Burnham System outshines all the others.”
Tuck Carter, CPCU
“The Burnham System is the best way to not only study but to really understand and comprehend the various facets of the CPCU course work.
The product Ray provides is the highest in the CPCU marketplace--no doubt about it.
The Burnham System is money well spent.”
Craig Holland, CPCU, AAI, LCAM, CMCA
“The biggest advantage of The Burnham System’s material is how Ray explains the concepts in such a straightforward fashion for every educational objective.
Thank you, Ray, for your hard work, as it definitely made me feel more productive with the hours I put into studying for each exam.”
Dwayne Callender, CPCU, API, ARM
“You have an uncanny knack for taking some 400 to 500 pages of text and distilling them down to a mere 61 pages.
You are a consummate professional.”
Stephen Moore, CPA, CFP
“Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I received Burnham’s Insurance Dictionary and I love it!
Can’t see how any office can be without it.
Frequently I include definitions in proposals for our insureds and producers and find Burnham’s Insurance Dictionary to be an invaluable resource.
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into making Burnham’s Insurance Dictionary a reality.”
Patricia J. Wagner, CPCU, AAI, CPIW
Nancy Nale to one of her staff, “Josh, call Ray. He knows everything.”.
Nancy to Ray, “Partnering with you has made my life better.”.
Nancy Nale, then full owner of Burnham and Nale Insurance Agency, (recently retired)
“Without doubt, by far, Ray’s the best in the business.”
Separate quote, “Ray’s the most honest, upright person in the world.”
[Margaret, known as Midge, a very good friend whom Ray had known for years, allowed the second quote’s ending to be changed to “I’ve ever met.” when she was quoted in the CPCU Journal, Volume 50, No. 2.
When Ray was the Central Mass CPCU Chapter Education coordinator, he convinced Midge to teach a class and let her students use The Burnham System.
Of her 14 students, none dropped her class, none got a ‘P’, three got a ‘G’, and 11 got an ‘E’.]
Margaret Olson, CPCU, AU (deceased)
"The happiest, finest fate a man can have in this world is to be the best at something."
(quoted from the 1953 movie Mogambo)
