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Insurance Professional Associations and Insurance Continuing Education.
www.taifp.com
Trade association representing health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, point-of-service plans and similar health plans.
www.aahp.org
Association of consultants to the insurance industry: insurance companies, agents, brokers, and their consumers.
www.aaimco.com
Association of workers' compensation insurance companies from 27 different states, plus 12 workers' compensation boards in Canada, each specializing in writing workers' compensation insurance in a single state.
www.aascif.org
Part of the American Bar Association, TIPS provides publications, events, and a forum for discussion of tort and insurance law.
www.abanet.org
Provider of insurance consumer and industry news and links specific to the United Kingdom.
www.abi.org.uk
Member-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to serve and protect the independent insurance producer and consumer.
www.agentsalliance.com
Strive to insure that rates, rules and forms for the unique Massachusetts Automobile coverages are adequate and appropriate to ensure a viable insurance presence.
www.aib.org
Serves members with interest in insurance compliance. Annual conference and quarterly newsletter.
www.aicp.net
Nonprofit organizations offering education, certification, publications, and research reports to businesses and individuals in risk management and property and liability insurance.
www.aicpcu.org
Provide industry news, events, and continuing education to independent insurance agents in Alabama.
www.aiia.org
Established to promote high standards, service, and continuing education for group insurance administrators.
www.aipagia.com
Not-for-profit trade association that represents more than 11,000 independent insurance agencies, all of whom use AMS management systems to automate their agencies.
www.amsug.org
Provide timely information for and about the life and health insurance industry in Ohio.
www.aolic.com
Provide our membership with opportunities for professional development and networking to help women advance their careers in insurance.
www.apiw.org
Promote a coordinated public affairs effort within the industry to fight the battle against arson, provide training for claims investigators, law enforcement personnel and others involved in arson investigation, and support legislation which has...
www.arsoncontrol.org
International association of insurance agents and brokers, who all automate their offices with Applied Systems' The Agency Manager software.
www.ascnet.org
Provide a forum to exchange views on insurance matters, encourage professional development, and improve the standard of knowledge in the profession.
www.bcsof.com
Online guide to services offered including answers to questions, news, links, and more. Supplier of business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise, act as a Brand manager and a trade association representing the companies that ar...
www.bluecares.com
Provide information, research and advocacy to its members in areas of general concern and to negotiate supply agreements for goods and services of common needs of Canadian mutual insurance companies.
www.camic.ca
Goal is to enhance the Michigan workers’ compensation system through customer service, education and the administration of the Michigan workers’ compensation placement facility.
www.caom.com
Provides information and resources that may be helpful to staff, independent catastrophe adjusters and non-catastrophe adjusters.
www.catadjuster.org
Represent the goals and interests of our marine insurance industry with particular emphasis on trade policy, legislation, loss prevention and ship building maintenance.
www.cbmu.com
Federation of national insurance company associations in twenty-nine European countries.
www.cea.assur.org
Provide professional standards and an education and qualification framework for the insurance industry worldwide.
www.cii.co.uk
Provides a forum for information exchange and a program of education tailored to the needs of its member life and health insurance companies, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield organizations worldwide.
www.claim.org
Monitor the environment around the life and health insurance industry by keeping in close contact with governments, special interest groups, professional organizations, the news media and other opinion leaders.
www.clhia.ca
Community of credentialed insurance professionals who promote excellence in three key areas: education, ethics and leadership.
www.cpcu-iowa.org
Strives to help professionals who have earned the CPCU designation. Online career management resources area, agent/broker locator, and industry links.
www.cpcusociety.org
Provide forums and continuing education for insurance agents.
www.cpia.com
Trade association of crop insurers and other organizations who lend support to and promote the crop insurance industry.
www.cropinsurance.org
Nonprofit organization of insurers and self-insured employers conducting and communicating research and analysis to improve the operation of the California workers' compensation system.
www.cwci.org
Licensed rating organizations for workers compensation insurance in Deleware and Pennsylvania
www.dcrb.com
Provider of an independent voice for reform in debates about insurance, banks, financial services companies and related public policy issues around the nation.
www.essential.org
Conduct research and education programs and help represent the interest of the members before the Legislature and the Insurance Commissioner.
www.faia.com
Provide research and news affecting French and international insurance companies.
www.ffsa.com
Provides the opportunity to unite insurance professionals in common interests, to exchange ideas and concerns, and to make the acquaintance of others in the industry.
www.fnyip.com
Established to curb property and casualty insurance fraud in Canada.
www.fraudcoalition.org
International organization formed by Chief Executive Officers of insurance companies in Western Europe, the US and Japan in order to research the growing economic importance of world-wide insurance activities in the major sectors of the economy.
www.genevaassociation.org
Trade association representing the private health care system.
www.hiaa.org
Alliance of not-for-profit and provider-based plans in the US.
www.hmogroup.com
Resource for users to obtain current information on Applied Systems and ASCnet.
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Goal is to improve communication and coordination among the growing family of professional auto theft investigators.
www.iaati.org
Mission is to lead improvement in effectiveness and efficiency of workers' compensation through the development of innovative solutions.
www.iaiabc.org
Information resource, educational forum, and regulatory promotion of insurance and financial advisor professionals in Illinois.
www.iaifa.com
Provide news and events of interest to insurance brokers in Canada.
www.ibah.org
Provide educational programs and promote legislative initiatives that benefit insurance brokers and agents.
www.ibawest.com
Insurance information resource both for consumers and industry professionals.
www.ibc.ca
Initiative of the insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters.
www.ibhs.org
An independent nonprofit professional association dedicated to increasing the level of professionalism in insurance data management.
www.idma.org
Promote education on fraud in insurance and support legislative agendas that seek to act as a deterrent against insurance fraud.
www.ifb.org
Works with insurance companies' claim and investigative staffs, local, state and federal police departments and agencies in other states to prevent, investigate, and prosecute fraudulent insurance activity.
www.ifb.org
Provider of resources for insurance industry professionals, consumers, and the media.
www.iiaa.org
Aim is to assist the insurance-buying public in its understanding of the insurance industry so it can make better consumer choices and to educate the public and agents (members and non-members alike).
www.iiaany.org
Provider of educational resources, legislative news and events relevant to insurance agents in Texas.
www.iiat.org
Professional insurance trade association dedicated to serving the needs of more than 5,000 member agents, staff members and their customers.
www.iiaw.com
Encourages and tracks ethical standards in the sale of individual life insurance and individual annuity products by its member companies through its Principles and Code of Ethical Market Conduct.
www.imsaethics.org
Provide forum for exchange of ideas and continuing education for independent insurance agents in Kansas.
www.ink.org
An independent, nonprofit organization of consumers, government agencies, and insurers dedicated to combating all forms of insurance fraud through public information and advocacy.
www.insurancefraud.org
Provides a variety of services dedicated to the enhancement of the insurance industry.
www.insuranceinstitute.com
Inform the media about issues facing the industry, consumer oriented material and activities within the association.
www.insuranceinstitute.org
Provide an information exchange intended to improve both client service and insurance agency position.
www.intersurepartners.com
Non-profit, nationwide organization for professional insurance regulators, with a particular emphasis on the training and educational needs of those regulators working in the non-financial analysis areas of insurance regulation.
www.ires-foundation.org
Nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners that will develop and implement the Producer Database and the Producer Information Network.
www.licenseregistry.com
Non-profit organization providing consumers with information on life, health and disability insurance.
www.life-line.org
Association of over 1,250 insurance/financial services companies from 60 countries. Helps members improve management and operations through education, employee development, research, information sharing, and related products/services.
www.loma.org
Objective is to further the advancement and education of the property loss profession and provide a means by which current issues can be discussed.
www.lossexecutivesassoc.org
Promote continuing education and legislative agenda relevant to insurance agents in Massachusetts.
www.massagent.com
Provides its members with resources to improve their technical knowledge, sales and client service while maintaining a culture of high ethical standards.
www.mdrt.org
Promote the activities and ethical conduct of insurance professionals through communication, education and legislative representation.
www.nahu.org
National trade association representing the interests of p & c insurance companies. Site contains policy updates, industry links and reference links.
www.namic.org
Promotes the interests of the public adjuster and the insured's whom they represent. Members are owners and employees of the leading public adjusting companies.
www.napia.com
National trade association representing the surplus lines insurance industry and the wholesale insurance marketing system.
www.napslo.org
Designed to give national assistance and support to the property and casualty guaranty funds located all states.
www.ncigf.org
Federal agency, under the US Department of Labor, that focuses on the health and safety of the American workforce.
www.osha.gov
Provide upcoming events and meetings, along with archived notes from previous meetings of this Risk and Insurance Management Society chapter.
www.phoenixrims.org
A not-for-profit, national association owned by and operated exclusively for insurance companies and underwriting organizations.
www.plrb.org
Web site provides casualty and property reinsurers in the US access to breaking reinsurance news, statistical reports, recent amicus briefs, policy briefings and legislative tracking.
www.raanet.org
Professional organization for those interested in licensing of agents, agencies, adjusters, brokers, companies, producers, securities dealers and third party administrators.
www.sila.org
The organization encourages relationships and activities that enhance the success of women in the insurance and financial services industry.
www.wluc.org
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Becoming a member of the right organization opens the door to a wealth of expertise. You will be exposed to many networking opportunities, information and resources. Additionally, insurance groups may also provide invaluable services that include new products, education opportunities and industry support. When looking for membership with an insurance service organization, remember the following:
1. Organizations often charge fees for memberships, so make sure you’re getting your money’s worth before you pay.
2. Many insurance councils don’t stipulate membership for certification.
3. Make sure the insurance association you're interested in is credible. Check BBB or other industry accreditations.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Become a member of an accredited insurance services organization
Although many organizations offer information, tools and resources to non-members, you can benefit substantially by becoming a member. Membership opens the door to additional services, products and representation. Register as a business rather than as just an individual, if possible, so your employees can benefit from the membership.
I recommend: The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers (NAIFA) provides a wide array of services to their members. The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) offers benefits that include participation in a branding program, website services, and insurance products.
Take advantage of training opportunities provided by national insurance associations
Progress stops for no one, and you need to advance as a professional by keeping your industry skills sharp and current. Take advantage of educational programs and tools to assist you and your employees in knowledge development and career advancement. Many organizations offer information on upcoming seminars, conferences, business development courses and other industry-related programs, in addition to industry certifications.
I recommend: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America provides online self study programs and a virtual university. Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) also offers online courses, in-company training, and webinars.
Join insurance professional associations that offer a full schedule of events and conferences
Events and conferences are a boon to any business. They give you an opportunity to network and share issues with industry peers. More importantly, they give your company exposure within the industry, and provide you an opportunity to further your relationships with other businesses. Try and pick organizations with nationally-recognized events.
I recommend: The event calendar for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) includes courses, boot camps and conferences. Association of Health Insurance Advisers (AHIA) offers a calendar of symposiums, summits and other insurance industry events.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Networking is a great business tool. Before your attend an industry event, make sure you're stocked with business cards so you can market yourself and your company to other insurance underwriting organizations.


