National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) - National, non-profit membership organization of employer-based health coalitions that focus on value-based purchasing of health care services through the collective action of public and private purchasers. - http://www.nbch.org/
USA - - Council for Affordable Health Insurance (CAHI) - A research and advocacy association of insurers active in the individual, small group, medical savings account, and senior markets. Site includes organization news and information for consumers. - http://www.cahi.org/
Malaysia - Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) - National association representing life insurance and reinsurance carriers. Includes list of members, activities and services, overview of the life insurance industry, and consumer-oriented information. - http://www.liam.org.my/
USA - New York - The Employer Alliance for Affordable Healthcare - An advocacy coalition of more than 1,200 employers, individuals, and local governments. Its objective is to fight state-mandated programs which benefit few but increase the cost of health insurance for small businesses. - http://www.employeralliance.com/
International - Academy of Life Underwriting - Devoted to life, health, and disability underwriting and risk education. Associated with On the Risk Journal, the Association of Home Office Underwriters, and the Canadian Institute of Underwriting. - http://www.alu-web.org/
Uniformed Services Benefit Association (USBA) - Nonprofit organization providing life insurance and other financial services for active duty and former military members, veterans, and federal employees. - http://www.usba.com/
USA - - Society of Financial Service Professionals - Formerly the American Society of CLU & ChFC, and still associated with The American College. Site includes information about the society, membership, educational opportunities, and an online store. - http://www.financialpro.org/
USA - - National Association for Variable Annuities (NAVA) - Promotes the growth, acceptance, and understanding of annuity and variable life products. Site contains press releases, industry standardization efforts, conference schedules, and past editions of the Outlook newsletter. - http://www.navanet.org/
USA - - Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) - Represents the private health care system. Its 290 corporate members provide health, long-term care, dental, disability, and supplemental coverage to more than 100 million Americans. - http://www.hiaa.org/
USA - - Group Underwriters Association of America (GUAA) - An individual (not corporate) membership organization which promotes the study, analysis, and discussion of all matters of mutual interest relating to the underwriting of group products. - http://www.guaa.com/
USA - - American Council of Life Insurance (ACLI) - A trade association representing legal reserve life insurance companies conducting business in the United States. Includes members-only and consumers' areas. [not useable with all modern browsers] - http://www.acli.com/
USA - - Advancing Non-Profit Health Care - Organization aimed at increasing respect for the public value of non-profit healthcare institutions. Site includes news, list of sponsors, and an archive of magazine ads. - http://www.nonprofithealthcare.org/
USA - Rhode Island Society of Financial Service Professionals (RISFSP) - Dedicated to enhancing the competence of insurance and financial services professionals. Site includes information about the society, events, continuing education opportunities, agent qualification school, and membership. - http://risfsp.org/
USA - New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance - The Alliance is a non-profit organization created by the state legislature to provide increased access to voluntary health insurance for small businesses, self-employed and qualified individuals. - http://nmhia.com/
USA - - Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA) - Goal is to strengthen trust and confidence in the life insurance industry. Site describes the organization, lists member companies, and contains an online copy of the Assessment Handbook. - http://www.imsaethics.org/
International Federation of Health Plans (IFHP) - A group of health insurers with one hundred member companies in 25 countries. Aims to assist in the maintenance of high ethical and professional standards throughout the industry. - http://www.ifhp.com/
International - Million Dollar Round Table - Provides its members with resources to improve their technical knowledge, and sales and client service, while maintaining high ethical standards. Has membership of life insurance and financial services professionals in over 70 nations. - http://www.mdrt.org/
International - LIMRA International - A worldwide association of insurance and financial services companies, established to help its members improve their marketing and distribution effectiveness through research, consulting, products, and learning. [Spanish content available] - http://www.limra.com/
International - Life Office Management Association (LOMA) - A life and health insurance industry organization that provides training and services to operations management in the insurance and financial services industry. Includes a vendor directory. - http://www.loma.org/