1. How do I know what my Membership Status is?

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FULL MEMBER
Attained their FALU (Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting) and had a minimum of 5 years of Life and Health Underwriting experience, OR is designated an Honorary Member. ​

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Anyone who is a CIU member but does not qualify as a full member under one of the two criteria for full membership.

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HONORARY MEMBER
Anyone who held the position of Chairperson/President of the CIU, or its predecessor organization, the CHOLUA. Such Honorary Members who are retired (no longer active) will be exempt from paying dues. A list of Honorary Members will be maintained in the CIU Membership Directory.

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2. How much does it cost?

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Please refer to our Membership page for current company and individual fees. Please note that fees are subject to change on an annual basis. Membership is effective from July 1 of the current year, to June 30 of the following year.​ 

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3. How does an individual become a CIU Executive Member or Officer?

 

The CIU Executives and Officers are nominated individuals from within the underwriting community.

Different positions are available based on your interest.

 

• Vice-President: this is a leadership role and is a three year commitment, starting with Vice-President, President, and finally Past President.

• Treasurer: responsible for managing the CIU finances and budget. This is three year commitment, starting with Assistant Treasurer and moving to Treasurer in the second year, with the third year spent training the new Assistant Treasurer for the role.

• Secretary: Organizes and schedules meetings, takes minutes, and performs various administrative duties. This is a two year commitment.

• Director of Events:  Oversees all details related to AGM planning, and is the main point of contact for the venue. 

• Director of Education:  Leads the planning of educational events sponsored by the CIU, including in-person seminars and online webinars

• Director of Technical Support: responsible for website maintenance, co-ordination of communications, CIU social media, and audio-visual requirements for CIU events

• Director of Memberships: acts as a liaison to assist companies and individuals with membership registration 

• Director of Sponsorships: manages sponsorships received from supporters of the CIU.

• Executive Members: Provides an opportunity to help those in title roles and to shadow for a potential future position. See the Executive Position descriptions in the By-Laws

 

 

4. My company will not pay for my membership. Can I do so personally?

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Yes, you may pay for your membership personally.

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5. What happens to my membership if I leave the company which paid for my membership fees?

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Regardless of who pays, the membership belongs to the individual member. The sponsoring company cannot transfer membership to another employee.