Benefits of Membership in NAIW
#1. Professional Development—NAIW offers professional development through classes presented by instructors and online; through webinars, seminars and workshops; and through leadership opportunity.
#2. Professional designations—NAIW offers its members two professional designations. CPIW/CPIM (Certified Professional Insurance Woman or Certified Professional Insurance Man and DAE (Diversified Advanced Education) help our members show their commitment to professionalism and learning.
#3. Local Association Meetings—NAIW offers flexibility to its members by providing membership at the international and local levels. Members can attend local association meetings for an additional feeling of belonging; but if travel or their location prevents them from being able to join as a local member they can join NAIW (International) as a Member at Large.
#4. Website—NAIW’s new website allows members to log onto the website for valuable information and a list of educational courses. It also offers a great way for members to communicate with each other.
#5. “Today’s Insurance Professional”—NAIW’s quarterly magazine offers exceptional articles on timely topics affecting our members, our industry and our employers.
#6. Annual Conferences and Conventions –NAIW offers its members an opportunity to attend conferences at Council (State), Regional and International levels with other insurance professionals outside of their local association. The conferences offer educational opportunities through keynote speakers, CE classes, seminars and workshops. Leadership opportunities are available through serving on committees.
#7. Discounts on IIA/ CPCU Materials—NAIW, through their partnership with IIA/ CPCU, can offer members a 10% discount on course materials for IIA/ CPCU classes.
#8. Directory of Members—NAIW offers members contacts and resources through other NAIW members across the country
#9. Networking and Relationships—Networking opportunities and relationships the members form are invaluable personally as well as professionally.
#10. Career Center—The Career Center provides employers with access to insurance professionals and gives members a location to post their resume’ for the next steps in their career.