International Association of Insurance Professionals

What International Association of Insurance Professionals does

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) is a private nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1940 (originally as the National Association of Insurance Women) and rebranded to its current name in 2021. The association serves individual insurance and risk management professionals — including agents, brokers, underwriters, claims specialists, adjusters, and managers — through a distributed community of 120+ local associations organized across 7 regions in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and additional international markets. Its core product is a portfolio of five proprietary professional designations: Certified Leadership Professional (CLP, 52 hours), Advanced Certified Leadership Professional (CLP-A, 40 hours), Associate in Client Relations (ACR, 40 hours), Certified Insurance Industry Professional (CIIP), and Diversified Advanced Education (DAE), supported by 200+ hours of proprietary course content spanning leadership, client relations, sales, career development, communication, and insurance-specific topics.

IAIP operates the platform through a WordPress-based public website and the member365 member portal, which handles course delivery, designation applications, event calendar, and member directory functions. Revenue is generated across seven streams: individual and corporate membership dues, one-time and recurring designation application/renewal fees (every 2-5 years), corporate training and talent development packages sold via direct sales, individual course enrollment fees, annual convention registration, and tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Lead, Ambassador). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; membership and designation fees are quote-based, while corporate training is customized per organization. The association runs an annual rotating-location convention (85th scheduled for Norfolk, VA in June 2026), regional and chapter events, virtual town halls, and Special Interest Communities for sub-segments like P&C, Life & Health, and Young New Professionals. Operations are managed through Capitol Hill Management Services in Albany, NY, with 1-10 employees, a Board of Directors, and a Regional Vice President structure.

Name

International Association of Insurance Professionals

Legal name

International Association of Insurance Professionals

Website

https://internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) is a private nonprofit membership association founded in 1940 that serves insurance industry professionals through 120+ local chapters, offering five proprietary professional designations (CLP, CLP-A, ACR, CIIP, DAE), 200+ hours of insurance-specific education, corporate training, and an annual convention across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for insurance professionals. Retired members with 5+ years of membership and age 65+ may qualify for a dues discount.
2. Corporate Membership: Annual membership and partnership programs for organizations, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Lead, and Ambassador tiers.
3. Corporate Training & Talent Development: Customized corporate training programs delivered by IAIP-certified instructors. Packages include 1 instructor, 6 instructional hours, and 20 downloadable student course guides, with additional days available for extra cost.
4. Designation & Certification Fees: One-time application and renewal fees for professional designations including CLP, CLP-A, ACR, CIIP, and DAE. Renewal fees (with late fees for late renewals) provide recurring revenue every 2-3 years.
5. Course Enrollment Fees: Fees for individual course enrollments, on-demand LMS access, and self-study materials across all education programs including CLP, CLP-A, Career Development, and I CAN! series.
6. Convention & Event Fees: Registration fees for the annual IAIP Convention (e.g., Norfolk VA 2026, Scottsdale AZ 2024), virtual town halls, and regional events.
7. Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partnership and sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Lead, Ambassador) providing brand exposure to IAIP members across the year through convention, website, and marketing channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers insurance-specific education, leadership designations, and corporate training to the global insurance industry. Its core offerings include five proprietary professional designations (CLP, CLP-A, ACR, CIIP, DAE), 200+ hours of insurance-specific course content across seven program areas, an annual convention, a network of 120+ local associations across 7 regions, and a customized Corporate Talent Development program delivered by IAIP-certified instructors.

Product overview

The International Association of Insurance Professionals offers a professional association platform focused on insurance industry education and development. The core offering consists of five professional designations: Certified Leadership Professional (CLP - 52 hours), Advanced Certified Leadership Professional (CLP-A - 40 hours), Associate in Client Relations (ACR - 40 hours), Certified Insurance Industry Professional (CIIP), and Diversified Advanced Education (DAE). Supporting these are course programs including Selling Essentials (6 courses, 24 hours), Career Development (23 courses, 85 hours), Confidence While Communicating (10 hours), and I CAN! insurance courses. The association provides enterprise services through a Corporate Training Program and hosts an Annual Convention. Resource packages include Leadership, Membership, and Marketing Toolkits. A content platform (Today's Insurance Professionals Blog) provides ongoing industry insights. All offerings are accessed through a WordPress-based member portal at iaip.member365.org.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAIW Legacy Foundation: The affiliated charitable foundation of IAIP that supports education and professional development in the insurance industry
• Today's Insurance Professionals
• Certified Leadership Program (CLP)
• Advanced Certified Leadership Program (CLP-A)
• Associate in Client Relations Program (ACR)
• Confidence While Communicating (CWC)
• I CAN! Series
• Selling Essentials

Products and services

• Certified Leadership Professional (CLP) Designation
• Advanced Certified Leadership Professional (CLP-A) Designation
• Associate in Client Relations (ACR) Designation
• Certified Insurance Industry Professional (CIIP) Designation
• Diversified Advanced Education (DAE) Designation
• Selling Essentials Course Series
• Career Development Course Series
• Confidence While Communicating (CWC) Program
• Insurance Career Advancement Now (I CAN!) Series
• Corporate Talent Development Program
• IAIP Annual Convention
• Individual Membership
• Corporate Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• CLP designation: 52 hours of instruction across 17 courses; renewal every 2 years with 8 hours of education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, silver, bronze, lead, ambassador, strategic and core.

• Paul DavisplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPaul Davis is a Platinum-level corporate partner of IAIP, supporting the association's mission and receiving brand exposure to IAIP members at annual conventions and through marketing channels.
• NAIWgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerNAIW (National Association of Insurance Women) is a Gold-level corporate partner and long-standing allied organization of IAIP, with shared historical roots dating to the original founding of the insurance women's professional association.
• ICW GroupsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerICW Group is a Silver-level corporate partner of IAIP, providing brand exposure and marketing support to IAIP's insurance professional member base.
• InsidersilverGTM or Marketing PartnerInsider is a Silver-level corporate partner providing marketing exposure to IAIP members at events and through digital channels.
• EnerprisebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerEnerprise is a Bronze-level corporate partner of IAIP, receiving brand visibility among the association's insurance professional members.
• ePaybronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerePay is a Bronze-level corporate partner providing payment processing visibility to IAIP's membership base.
• VenturebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerVenture is a Bronze-level corporate partner of IAIP with brand exposure at association events and programs.
• KNKbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerKNK is a Bronze-level corporate partner supporting IAIP's professional development mission.
• West BendbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerWest Bend is a Bronze-level corporate partner of IAIP providing brand exposure to the insurance professional membership.
• BSRleadGTM or Marketing PartnerBSR (Building Strong Relationships) is a Lead-tier corporate partner of IAIP, supporting the association's programs and member events.
• Insured NomadsambassadorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsured Nomads is an Ambassador-tier corporate partner providing insurance solutions for traveling professionals and receiving brand visibility among IAIP members.
• MSDambassadorGTM or Marketing PartnerMSD is an Ambassador-tier corporate partner of IAIP with brand exposure to the association's insurance professional members.
• NetVUambassadorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetVU is an Ambassador-tier corporate partner supporting IAIP through brand exposure at association events and programs.
• AM BeststrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerAM Best is a long-established credit rating agency serving the insurance industry since 1899. As a sponsor and supporter of IAIP, AM Best provides brand visibility and industry authority credibility to the association's programs and events.
• NAIW Legacy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NAIW Legacy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of IAIP, providing scholarships, educational grants, and recognition for insurance professionals. It maintains its own website (naiwlegacyfoundation.org) and accepts donations from individuals, local associations, councils, and regions. The Foundation Board is separate from IAIP's governance board.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society): RIMS is a global membership association for risk professionals and insurance buyers offering the RIMS-CRMP certification, conferences, and education. It mirrors IAIP's model of serving insurance-adjacent professionals with credentials, events, and chapter-based community.
• National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU): NAHU is a professional association for health insurance agents and brokers, offering designations, continuing education, and chapter-based networking. It is comparable to IAIP as a vertical-specific insurance association with credentials and local chapters.
• LIMRA: LIMRA is an insurance and financial services industry association providing research, conferences, and professional development programs. It competes with IAIP for corporate training budgets and insurance professional engagement.
• NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors): NAIFA is a long-standing membership association for insurance and financial advisors offering professional development, advocacy, and conferences. It competes with IAIP for the same insurance professional audience and corporate sponsorship dollars.
• CPCU Society: CPCU Society is the membership body for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters holders, providing continuing education, networking, and local chapter engagement. It directly overlaps IAIP's designation-led, chapter-based GTM model.
• National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC): NAMIC is a member-driven association for mutual insurance companies, offering education, conventions, and professional development for insurance company staff. It targets the same employer segment IAIP serves through Corporate Talent Development.
• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big "I"): Big "I" is the national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, providing education, certifications (CIC, CRM), advocacy, and a state-association network. Its chapter-based structure and agent-focused designations are directly comparable to IAIP.
• The Institutes (Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group): The Institutes awards the CPCU, ARM, and other widely recognized insurance designations through coursework and exams. Like IAIP, it sells proprietary insurance-specific credentials, continuing education, and corporate training to insurance professionals and employers.

Emerging players

• Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I): Triple-I is an industry-supported education and information organization for the property/casualty insurance sector, providing research, media resources, and public-facing education. It overlaps with IAIP's insurance education mission but focuses more on consumer/industry communications.

Broad incumbents

• American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI): ACLI is the principal trade association for U.S. life insurers, representing member companies on advocacy, research, and industry development. It targets the same corporate insurance segment that buys IAIP's Corporate Talent Development packages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLXUyk1X6giH61vZHQ7_pUHHt4Mt42lQYB
• Facebookfacebook.com/theinsuranceprofessionals
• Xx.com/IAIPInsPros

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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