Overview

Ask our members and they’ll tell you about the exceptional benefits of SILA membership.  If you have just discovered SILA, you have found a treasure trove of valuable opportunities for education, information and networking.

SILA’s membership package ushers you into a beneficial world of education, training, discussion, networking, problem-solving, best-practice sharing, technology discovery and much more.

Professional Development and Career Growth

• Attend member-only events including the National Education Conference ♦
  The SILA National Education Conference is held each year at a different location – usually in early October. Hundreds of industry professionals gather to learn, share, grow and network. Take a look at the 2011 Conference Highlights under the Events tab to get a flavor for this great gathering. We look forward to seeing you in Denver at the 23rd National Education Conference!
• Access licensing and registration education information with SILA Publications ♦
  Members often say that SILA’s superlative publications are worth the price of membership. We believe you will agree. All publications are delivered electronically and are available only to members. They include SILA Digest, SILA Quarterly Newsletter, Vendor Directory, and SILA Journal. Find out more at the Useful Information tab.
• Learn and grow with SILA Certified Training ♦ and the SILA Designation Program ♦
  SILA Certified Training is a three-course program for individuals who wish to increase their knowledge of the licensing and compliance industry. The program is ideal for new hires and many companies use it as an educational goal for their staff. Individuals who are SILA-Certified are set apart as competent and trained professionals in the field of financial services. The program is delivered online and a certificate is awarded upon completion.
  SILA Designation Program is highly respected. The most competent and experienced industry professionals are proud to display SILA-A (SILA Associate) or SILA-F (SILA Fellow) after their name. The requirements for attaining these designations include completing education courses, demonstrating technical proficiency and attaining employment experience.
• Receive late-breaking compliance updates/changes with SILA broadcast email announcements and RSS Feeds
• Achieve professional recognition via the respected SILA Awards ♦
  SILA Awards - Your hard work and dedication are recognized by SILA. SILA Awards honor the contributions of our outstanding members and are especially meaningful because recipients are nominated by their peers. SILA Awards include:

  • Licensing/Registration Administrator of the Year,
  • President’s Award,
  • Warren E. Spruill Regulator Recognition Award,
  • Robert C. Kennedy Appreciation Award, and
  • Organization of the Year Award.

Networking Benefits

• Share best practices and solve problems using online SILA Discussion Forums ♦
  SILA Discussion Forums are a great way to exchange ideas with other member professionals about your daily challenges and solutions.
• Meet your local peers at Chapter Meetings ♦
  Chapter Meetings and Working Committees are great ways to get involved, connect with your peers and learn more about SILA’s structure and vision. Virtual Chapters are under development and are designed for online and teleconference participation. Look under the Networking tab to learn about Local and Virtual Chapters; and to select a Working Committee where you would like to serve.
• Integrate with national colleagues via Working Committees ♦
  Chapter Meetings and Working Committees are great ways to get involved, connect with your peers and learn more about SILA’s structure and vision. Virtual Chapters are under development and are designed for online and teleconference participation. Look under the Networking tab to learn about Local and Virtual Chapters; and to select a Working Committee where you would like to serve.
• Meet and get to know your state and federal regulators
• Participate in the informative Subgroup Teleconferences ♦
  SILA Subgroup Teleconferences - SILA has formed specialized subgroups that address specific issues, shares regulatory information and provides a forum to discuss issues to elevate education and awareness. Participation in these subgroups is open to all SILA members who have an interest in these specialized subgroups. Adjuster Licensing Subgroup, Agency-Carrier Subgroup, Surplus Lines Licensing Subgroup.

Join SILA Today!

We welcome you to join thousands of other SILA members who benefit from all the information available with their membership.