By Mike Ripley, ISAHU President
Meeting Attendance at:
National Convention in Scottsdale, AR (6/29-7/2/2014) — 17 members attended
Capitol Conference (2/24 – 2/26/2014) — 21 members attended
Region 3 Meeting – Indianapolis, IN — 100+
7th Annual State Convention held in Indianapolis, IN (7/21-7/23/2014)
10th Annual Awards Program held during the Convention
State Leadership Training Workshops held during the Convention
Held Monthly ISAHU Board meetings — 12 meetings
Held ISAHU Strategic Planning Meeting — 14 attendees
(ISAHU Officers, Committee Chairs & Chapter Presidents)
Chapter Business Activities:
2014 – 2015 ISAHU Annual Budget approved
D & O Insurance & Liability Insurance for State Chapter & Local Chapters in Indiana
Qualified for the NAHU “Gold Seal Certification” in 3/2011, 3/2012 & 3/2014
(Note: Indiana was the 1st chapter in the Nation to qualify as “Gold”!)
Professional Strategic Business Plan reviewed and published in June and August 2014 –
With the help of Raybourn Group International
Published New Website in late 2014
Communications:
Monthly newsletter emailed to all members and other insurance professionals
Email blasts with up-to-date Legislative news from Indiana & DC
Lobbyist’s reports from Bose Public Affairs posted to ISAHU website
Local chapter presidents encouraged to participate in monthly ISAHU Board meetings
Local chapter presidents included in the distribution of ISAHU Board meeting notices and updates
Legislative Activity:
ISAHU renewed lobbying contract with Bose Public Affairs Group
ISAHU actively operates a State Political Action Committee (ISAHU-PAC)
ISAHU-PAC renewed its contract with Stakeholder, Inc. to administer compliance and fundraising
Actively promoted HUPAC in e-newsletters, website and special email blasts
Active Legislative Committee that coordinates state & federal legislative initiatives throughout the year
Email blasts to members regarding up to the minute activities in the General Assembly
IDOI Liaison agreement and regular contact with the Insurance Commissioner and other IDOI staff
Carol Cutter Scholarship was awarded to a first time Capitol Conference attendee
ISAHU Members attended many events to meet with State & Federal legislators
Education & Awards:
CE classes were presented as part of 2014 State Convention for a total of 6 CE credit hours
ISAHU won their 8th consecutive Landmark Award in 2014
LPRT program promoted to the membership – 12 qualifiers in 2014
NAHU’s Triple Crown Award promoted to the membership
Members working with industry related groups:
Nicole Fairbairn, serves on the Board of the Indiana Small Employer Insurer Voluntary Reinsurance Program (ISEIVRP).
David Berman serves on the NAHU Legislative Council
Patricia Griffey serves on the NAIFA-Elkhart Chapter Board
ISAHU Board members participated in events hosted by the “PIA” and NAIFA
Future events:
2015 Capitol Conference in Washington, DC — 2/23 thru 2/25/2015
2015 NAHU National Convention in Scottsdale, AZ — 6/28 thru 7/01/2015
2015 Region 3 Conference – Location TBD — Date TBD
8th Annual ISAHU State Convention – Indianapolis, IN — Date TBD
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