Member Agent Panels

As a participant of a Member Agent Panels (MAPs), you will have the opportunity to discuss critical industry issues and challenges with other IA&B members. You will meet with the IA&B leadership and staff to give input on decisions impacting member programs and services. In addition you will come away from each MAPs session with valuable insights and information that can be applied to your own business.

IA&B is currently recruiting members for the 2010-2011 MAPs cycle. To get involved, complete this statement of interest form.

Involvement in the organization has its benefits, both professional and personal, with opportunities to:

Expand your network
Increase your knowledge and experiences
Contribute to your profession
Grow into leadership positions

IA&B members involved in MAPs overwhelmingly have indicated:

the time they spend at MAPs is an effective use of their time
they had a chance to participate
the meetings were productive
they had a chance to network and share with other agents

Here is what MAPs participants say about their involvement:

"I really enjoy the panels/meetings. Out of all my extracurricular activities, I like this one the most."
"The meetings are well organized for efficient use of time. I really appreciate the up-to-date information and opportunity to exchange thoughts."
"IA&B is definitely the best source of information."
"It was the most productive meeting of this type I have ever attended. IA&B has done a great job in creating this type of agenda."

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What are Member Agent Panels?

Member Agent Panels (MAPs) are regional groups of IA&B members and leadership who get together informally to discuss issues that affect agents.

Why are Member Agent Panels important?

MAPs are one way that we gather input from you. This information goes directly to IA&B leadership and is used to make the best possible decisions affecting programs, products and services offered to you. IA&B, your association, is founded on the concept that you -- the member -- chart the course of your association.

Past MAPs have resulted in value added outcomes, such as the introduction of the Company Satisfaction Index, the Privacy Compliance Series and the continued expansion of our popular web-based Research Library of topics.

Read more here about MAPs-related accomplishments.

What happens at these meetings?

You will have the opportunity to engage in lively and informative discussion on what is happening in the insurance industry. This includes addressing issues on a national, state and local basis. You will be provided a brief agenda prior to the meeting so you know what planned topics will be discussed. You will also have the opportunity to bring new topics to the group. We promise that you will leave each meeting with great information and new relationships with both your peers and your association.

How many Member Agent Panels are there?

There are currently 13 regional meetings -- nine in Pennsylvania, three in Maryland and one in Delaware.

What is expected of me if I join a Member Agent Panels?

Participation is easy, simply:

Attend two short meetings a year (three hours in length, conducted over breakfast or lunch)
Agree to participate for two years -- only four meetings total
Participate in the discussions

When and where are the meetings?

The MAPs meetings are held in April and September each year. Specific dates and times will be made available prior to the beginning of each MAPs two-year cycle.

I am interested, what do I do?

Complete the MAPs Statement of Interest Form or contact the IA&B Member Service Center at 800-998-9644, option 0 or e-mail for further details. We will be in touch with you on your appointment and with further details.