IA&B Member Agent Panels

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

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, and
• 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, and
• they had a chance to network and share with other agents.

Here is what MAP 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."

What exactly are Member Agent Panels?

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

Why are MAPs important?

MAPs are one way that IA&B gathers input from its membership. This information goes directly to IA&B's 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 resource library. Learn more about MAP accomplishments.

What happens at these meetings?

You 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 are provided an agenda prior to the meeting so you know what planned topics will be discussed. IA&B also encourages you to bring new topics to the group. You will come away with great information and new relationships with both your peers and your association. 

How many MAPs 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 MAP?

To get involved, you should be an owner or principal of the agency and able to attend four meetings over the next two years. 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, and
• participate in the discussions as you feel comfortable.

When and where are the meetings?

The MAP meetings are held in April and September each year.  Specific dates and times can be accessed here. 

I am interested, what do I do?

Complete the MAP 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.