The IASA Advisory Board plays a crucial role in the success of IASA by helping the organization make informed decisions through valuable insight and feedback. This group of volunteer leaders provides expert knowledge of their roles and the industry and has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing members.  The IASA Advisory Board promotes IASA in the insurance and risk management community and helps expand our network and reach by connecting IASA with key decision-makers and influencers.   

• Contribute to the development of IASA’s strategic goals and plan.  
• Share industry experience and offer guidance to achieve strategic goals effectively.  
• Identify new opportunities for IASA that provide value to members, solve business challenges, and support the industry. 
• Leverage network to grow IASA membership and facilitate strategic connections. 
• Act as an ambassador for IASA; building trust and transparency with members, volunteers, and partners. 
• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding IASA’s dues and assessments. 
• Establish committees, task forces, and other volunteer groups as needed.  
• Identify and mentor volunteers and potential IASA volunteer leaders. 
• Transact other business as may properly come before the Advisory Board. 
• Ability to serve (2) year term.  
• Members participate in (5) virtual meetings (bi-monthly) and (1) in-person meeting per year. Officers participate in additional (6) virtual Executive Committee meetings (bi-monthly). 
• Serve as liaison to one of IASA’s committees. 
• Maintain ongoing communication and activities to support goals between meetings.  

CHAIR: The Chair serves as the chief elected officer of the Advisory Board. He/She sets goals and objectives with the board and ensures they are met. In addition, He/She leads and facilitates all executive and advisory board meetings, creates agendas in collaboration with the Executive Director, appoints committee chairs and advisory board liaisons, and holds all members accountable.  

CHAIR-ELECT: The Chair-Elect shall assist the current Chair in the execution of his/her duties. He/She performs all duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair’s absence or inability to serve and such other duties as are designated by the Advisory Board Chair, Executive Committee, or the Advisory Board. The IASA Chair-Elect will automatically become the next Advisory Board Chair. 

SECRETARY: The Secretary is a member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for recording meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records. 

To be considered as a member of the Advisory Board, applicants must have:  

• Commitment to IASA and its mission; willingness to commit time and energy to the organization. 
• A current, active IASA membership for a minimum of (2) consecutive years prior to application.
• Significant leadership experience and industry expertise.  
• Ability to think strategically, leaving operations to the professional staff. 
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities IASA and its members are facing. 
• Knowledge and support of IASA strategic goals and programs.  
• Ability to focus that knowledge on decision-making that benefits the organization as a whole. 
• Capability to engage, deliberate, and support consensus in a civil and objective manner.  

Additionally, officers must also have:  

• Served at least (1) term on the IASA Advisory Board within the last five years. 

• New officers and Advisory Board members will assume office on the first day immediately following the 2025 IASA Xchange™ conference. 
• Advisory Board members serve a two (2) year term, renewable for one (1) additional term, serving a maximum of four (4) years. 
• The Secretary serves one (1) year term.  
• The Chair, Chair-Elect, and Immediate Past Chair serve a one (1) year term. 
• The Chair-Elect automatically succeeds to the office of Chair following the conclusion of his or her term. 
• The Chair automatically succeeds to the office of Immediate Past Chair following the conclusion of his or her term. 
• No member may simultaneously hold any more than one (1) elective officer or Advisory Board member position. 

January 6–February 14, 2025: Applications open, click here to apply.

February 14, 2025: Applicants to provide 3 references. Forward this reference form to colleagues for completion by February 14. 

February 15–March 14, 2025: Interviews with the Nominating Committee. 

March 31, 2025: Nominating Committee recommendations finalized; candidates informed of next steps. 

April 2025: Membership approval 

May 2025: New Member Orientation (virtual) 

June 9, 2025: New members/officers introduced at IASA Xchange Conference in St. Louis

Qualified members interested in serving on the IASA Advisory Board as an officer or member should : 

• Complete an application by February 14, 2025.
• Provide (3) references from professional colleagues. Forward this link to each of your three references with a request for response no later than Friday, February 14. A reminder will be provided upon completion of your application. We suggest forwarding the link as soon as possible to allow colleagues sufficient time to complete. 
• If invited, complete an interview with the Nominating Committee. 

All applications are submitted to the Nominating Committee for review and consideration. The most qualified candidates will be invited to interview (between February 15–March 14, 2025). The Committee will then present the recommended slate to the membership in April 2025 for ratification. The Nominating Committee will use the following guidelines in determining its final recommended slate: 

• Industry experience and understanding of the challenges and opportunities IASA and its members are facing. 
• Previous involvement in IASA activities, industry activities, and other similar organizations. 
• Ability to think strategically and offer unbiased opinions and feedback. 
• Capability to identify opportunities for growth and added value. 
• Broad industry network and capacity to facilitate connections. 
• Advisory Board balance (i.e. geography, ethnicity, gender, role in industry). 

New officers and Advisory Board members will assume office on the first day immediately following the IASA Xchange™ 2025.