Membership Information

The Illinois State Association of Health Underwriters is very interested in attracting new members.

"The Top Ten Reasons" to join ISAHU / NAHU:

1.       Top Quality Representation

2.       When NAHU Talks, Congress Listens

3.       Information Straight from the Source

4.       Health Insurance Underwriter magazine

5.       Washington Update

6.       NAHUNet

7.       Network with Your Peers

8.       Education

9.       Member Discount Programs

10.   Conventions and Conferences

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1. Top-Quality Representation
   Each year, NAHU spends over $1,000,000 to present your interests before Congress and regulatory agencies. NAHU employs an outstanding team of experienced professionals to ensure that your needs come first. Further, in Illinois ISAHU is very capably represented by its contract lobbyist in Springfield, Phil Lackman, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois.
   
   
2. When NAHU Talks, Congress Listens
   Do you talk to Congress? If you're not a NAHU member, chances are, you're not being heard. By joining NAHU, you join over 19,000 health insurance professionals, making you part of the most effective voice in the industry.
   
   
3. Information Straight from the Source
   By joining NAHU, you guarantee your access to the most valuable resources available to health insurance professionals. The representation and information your NAHU membership provides keep you on the cutting edge, making your business easier to manage.
   
   
4. Health Insurance Underwriter magazine
   Our monthly magazine offers timely articles and information about industry news and developments, plus monthly columns that provide news and analysis of legislative developments at the national and state level.
   
   
5. Washington Update
   In addition to being posted on the web site, this weekly legislative update is sent to NAHU's key contacts in congressional districts across the country, and gives our most active supporters the information they need to be effective representatives of NAHU's positions on critical issues.
   
   
6. NAHUNet
   Join your peers for this online discussion group where members join together to discuss their problems and offer solutions. It's a very effective way to garner business both locally and nationally.
   
   
7. Network with Your Peers
   Don't underestimate the power of networking. Local, state and national meetings all give you the chance to meet health insurance professionals just like you. You'll find thousands of people waiting to do business and share information with you.
   
   
8. Education
   NAHU is your one-stop educational source. Local chapter meetings feature excellent speakers or seminars, and frequently provide continuing education credits at little or no cost to members.
   
   
9. Member Discount Programs
   With over 19,000 members nationally, NAHU negotiates discounts on many essential services. NAHU offers discounts on the following products and services:
   
   

   • Errors & Omissions Insurance
   • Professional Designations from the American College
   • DHL Domestic and International Shipping
   • UPS Package Delivery
   • PennyWise Office Supplies
   • National Underwriter - 15% discount on all publications
   • CommPartners Teleconference Services
   • MBNA Credit Card - For more information, contact membership@nahu.org or (703) 276-0220.
     
     
10. Conventions and Conferences
    Twice a year, NAHU invites its members to gather together to share information, views, and ideas. These events include the Annual Convention, usually held in June and the Capitol Conference, your chance to voice our opinions to Washington.

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Download the State Membership Application

For assistance in finding a local chapter that is convenient to your home or office, please email your request for assistance to Michele Katz, ISAHU membership chair. Further, if you are an ISAHU member but are not currently on the ISAHU.com opt-in email distribution list (and want to have your email address added to the list so that you receive timely notices of special meetings, events, and are apprised of legislative developments), please email your request for assistance to the ISAHU.com webmaster.  Following an authentication process, you will receive an email from ISAHU.com welcoming you and also giving you your user name and password for accessing the Member Center where you will be entitled to view content that is intended for members (such as the ISAHU by laws, budget, financial reports, board meeting agendas and minutes, etc.).