Become a Member
Becoming a member of the Canadian Institute of Underwriters (CIU) connects you to Canada’s leading community of underwriting professionals—dedicated to advancing knowledge, sharing insights, and supporting professional growth.
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Why Join CIU?
Professional Development: access a robust calendar of webinars and in-person conferences (including our Annual General Conference) designed to keep you current on industry trends and best practices. Members also enjoy a subscription to On the Risk, a leading underwriting journal.
Industry Networking: engage with underwriting professionals across Canada through local, regional, and national events. Build meaningful connections and exchange ideas with peers facing the same challenges and opportunities.
Industry Networking
Exclusive Member Resources: Unlock access to a growing library of member-only content, including past conference materials, presentations, and industry insights to support your ongoing development.
Conference Access & Savings: Receive preferred registration rates for CIU conferences and events, with full access to expert speakers, breakout sessions, and valuable continuing education opportunities.
Advance Your Career: Stay connected to a professional community focused on elevating underwriting standards, supporting continuing education, and fostering collaboration within the life and health insurance industry.
Membership Options
CIU offers flexible membership options designed to meet the needs of both individuals and organizations. All plans are valid from July 2nd 2026 to June 30th 2027.
Individual Membership
Ideal for underwriting professionals looking to grow their knowledge, expand their network, and stay connected to industry developments.
Company Membership (NEW)
Perfect for organizations looking to invest in their teams and support professional development across multiple employees. Company memberships provide access to CIU benefits for a set number of members within your organization. Pricing is based on the number of members included:
Option A: Up to 10 members – $1,200 (includes x1 20% event discount voucher)
Option B: Up to 20 members – $2,300 (includes x2 20% event discount vouchers)
Option C: Up to 30 members – $3,300 (includes x3 20% event discount vouchers)
Option D: Up to 50 members – $5,000 (includes x4 20% event discount vouchers)
Option E: Up to 100 members – $9,000 (includes x5 20% event discount vouchers)
Company memberships are designed to deliver value at scale, making it easier for teams to access CIU’s educational resources, networking opportunities, and industry events. When purchasing a Company Membership, you’ll complete a form at checkout to provide additional details about the company representative and your team members.
You can download our Excel template here, complete it, and send it to us at askus@ciu.ca.
Best Value
2026 CIU Individual Membership
130
Individual memberships provide personal access to CIU resources, events, discounts, and networking opportunities to support your professional growth.
Valid for 12 months
Exclusive access to member-only content and resources
Networking opportunities with underwriting professionals
Discounts on CIU events and conferences
Access to webinars and industry education
Best Value
2026 Company Membership (Up to 10x)
1,200
Company memberships unlock team access, savings, and event discount vouchers. Good for up to 10 members.
Valid for 12 months
Enjoy 1 voucher for 20% off event registration
Nominate one CIU Rep
Unlock additional discount vouchers
Pay it once online using a credit card
Every plan = more savings for your company!
Best Value
2026 Company Membership (Up to 20x)
2,300
Company memberships unlock team access, savings, and event discount vouchers. Good for up to 20 members.
Valid for 12 months
Enjoy 2 vouchers for 20% off event registration
Nominate one CIU Rep
Unlock additional discount vouchers
Pay it once online using a credit card
Every plan = more savings for your company!
Best Value
2026 Company Membership (Up to 30x)
3,300
Company memberships unlock team access, savings, and event discount vouchers. Good for up to 30 members.
Valid for 12 months
Enjoy 3 vouchers for 20% off event registration
Nominate one CIU Rep
Unlock additional discount vouchers
Pay it once online using a credit card
Every plan = more savings for your company!
Best Value
2026 Company Membership (Up to 50x)
5,000
Company memberships unlock team access, savings, and event discount vouchers. Good for up to 50 members.
Valid for 12 months
Enjoy 4 vouchers for 20% off event registration
Nominate one CIU Rep
Unlock additional discount vouchers
Pay it once online using a credit card
Every plan = more savings for your company!
Best Value
2026 Company Membership (Up to 100x)
9,000
Company memberships unlock team access, savings, and event discount vouchers. Good for up to 100 members.
Valid for 12 months
Enjoy 5 vouchers for 20% off event registration
Nominate one CIU Rep
Unlock additional discount vouchers
Pay it once online using a credit card
Every plan = more savings for your company!
Choose your pricing plan
Find one that works for you