What’s in it for me to join WIFS?
High quality education and training opportunities
Help in growing my business and being successful
Networking with colleagues locally and nationally
Mentoring opportunities
Life long friendships
How will WIFS keep me connected?
Email announcements of upcoming teleconferences
Directory e-mails
National website with member resources
National newsletter
National Conference held in annually in October - location varies each year.
What are the annual dues?
National dues are $175.00 annuallyl. Local dues vary by Chapter. Memberships come up for renewal on the anniversary of the date joined.
What is a membership subsidy?
Some of the WIFS corporate partners offer Membership subsidies. For example, if you are a MassMutual representative, MassMutual subsidizes 50% of the WIFS National membership dues, so you only pay $87.50. For a complete listing of the companies with subsidies, click here.
What are my options if a Chapter does not exist in my area and I am not interested in starting one?
Anyone may join the national organization as a Member at Large.
What is Member at Large?
Approximately 50% of WIFS members are Members-at-Large (MALs), meaning that they live in an area that is not yet served by a local chapter. There are a myriad of programs in which MALs have access to the benefits of their National membership: the national webinar programs, recordings, the member discounts, WIFS newsletter, event discounts including National Conference.
If there is a chapter in my area, Why should I join a WIFS Chapter?
Become a part of a vibrant, supportive group of colleagues.
Opportunities to be mentored by women who have been successful pioneers in this industry for the past 40 years.
Opportunities to develop leadership skills by participating at the local chapter level.
Networking opportunities with women in widely differing aspects of the industry.
Opportunities to share one’s struggles and victories in a non-threatening, non-competitive environment.
What type of meetings/events could I expect from a Chapter?
Chapters hold monthly events and explore diverse topics of interest, such as practice management tips, estate planning techniques or the latest legislative news from a state commissioner of insurance. Some chapters hold special events during the year and special educational opportunities (Continuing Education credits may also be offered).
Where can I find more information about a WIFS Chapter in my area?
Check out the Chapter section of the WIFS website. Details of local chapters are found there.
How do I join WIFS?
Simple, just click here.
