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The following information was developed by the American Society of
Association Executives on the importance of membership with your
professional association.
The road to success in the insurance
industry is paved with challenges. Your clients are becoming more
knowledgeable and the products you market are becoming more and more
sophisticated. However with your Association of
Is
on your side, you're not alone.
As a
member of the National, State and
Local Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, it is
important to know the
benefits of your membership. Your professional association is the
ally that enables your career to grow, protects your vested interests in
the insurance industry, and advises you on industry trends and new
technologies.
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You'll Need Your Association
Beyond the Year 2000
As we enter into
the next millennium, the rules of business and communication will change
drastically. Embrace these changes by taking advantage of your
association's resources, and learn how that journey can be more
prosperous:
1. Interact with real people in the
industry
Despite the rise in use of e-mail and Web technologies for
communicating with others, fact-to-face interaction is not yet extinct,
thanks to your association. While we're strong advocates of
technological advancement, associations serve as your primary link to
colleagues, allowing you to put names with faces and keeping you in
touch with who's doing what.
2.
Sharpen your skills
By attending educational sessions, seminars, conferences, and
visiting exhibits and expositions you'll stay on top of your
professional game. Taking advantage of your association's educational
opportunities allows you to update your crucial job skills for the new
millennium.
3.
Collaboration
In the information age, exchange of ideas and information and the need
to work with others will prove easier with the assistance of your
association.
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4.
Keep up with new laws and regulations
If You’re from a smaller company, you can keep attuned to the
legislative and regulatory issues affecting your bottom line. Your
association will continue monitoring these pertinent issues and let you
know when to take action.
5. Get
frequent updates on industry changes
As change occurs at a faster pace, keeping tack of the latest industry
techniques and trends will be difficult. However, through publications,
educational sessions, and Web sites, you'll hear about the newest
innovations and never question whether you're behind the times. With
this information, you can do your job in a more timely and more
economical manner.
6.
Certification and Standards
With constant changes occurring in the work place, standards will
continually need updating, and you'll need to know if you or your
organization is in sound standing. Your association will keep you
informed and assist you in meeting those requirements.
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7.
Increase your clout
Associations are a great place to build a name for yourself. Although
you may not feel you're moving ahead in your current job, getting and
remaining involved in industry and professional activities will bring
you to another level in your career.
8. Save
time and money
When seeking ideas and know-how for a specific project, don't reinvent
the wheel. Your association has the tools and information resources to
direct you in the right direction, saving your valuable time and money.
9.
Receive quality services
As the lines begin to blur between customer and member service, your
associations are focusing on how they can provide topnotch assistance in
the new millennium. When you need help, whether it's for personal or
professional gain, count on your association to provide one-stop
guidance so you can get the job done.
10. Find business partners
As acquisitions and mergers occur at a more frequent pace and strategic
alliances and partnerships become the norm, you'll most likely find a
sound business partner through your association
11.
Anticipate and prepare for your future
Associations envision how the industry will look in the coming years.
While you're focusing on maintaining your daily operations, your
association is looking at what's to come and will provide you with the
opportunities.
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