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Welcome to I.F.C.A

Insurance & Financial Communicators Association - I.F.C.A.

"I.F.C.A. is an international association for insurance and financial communicators, founded in 1933, offering professional development and networking."


Our 2010 Annual Conference
 
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Our 2010 Annual Conference will be in the amazing city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The conference runs from October 17-20th.

 

 

Register

for Conference Now

 

To visit our great sponsors whose support make the conference possible click here.

 


 
2010 Save the date:
 
Annual Awards Competition entries are now being judged. Results due out in July to all entrants.
 

July Webinar: On line Video

Annual Conference

October 17-20, 2010

Omni Mont-Royal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Early Bird ends July 30th.
 

Please check our web site for further information on both of these popular programs.   


 

 



 

Previous webinars:
 
Members can view all previous webinars/ presentations by going to the archived webinar presentations located under our Member Only section.     
 

Group Membership or Individual Membership... It's your choice!

Discover how other communicators solve day-to-day problems; reach employees, customers and producers; create award winning materials and get inspired.

Share ideas, laugh at each other's war stories, gain recognition for your work, and learn from industry experts.

We now offer many membership options to best suit your needs and those of the company you work for. Check out these pages for more information on how you might make the best choice for you:

Benefits of Membership, Membership Options & Fees, and Join Today.

More for your membership buck... Our Members-only section continues to GROW! Check out our:

  • eCommunique newsletters
  • Blog page
  • 2008 Conference Videos
  • 2008 Member Survey Results
  • Knowledge Bank


See what's new on the Blog page. Now you can add or respond to posts on issues and experiences specific to you and your profession.

 

    

July Webinar

 

Online Video - Future Trends and Best Practices

 

July 29, 2010 at 2PM EDT

 

Please join us and presenter Dan Weingrod of Cronin and Company for an interesting presentation of why online video is now a consumer expectation and what this means to you and your company. Go to What's New for more details.

 


June's webinar was on Social Media and Best Practices. This webinar was presented by Todd Silverhart, Corporate VP and Director, LIMRA. For more details please go to our What's New page or...

for members only visit our Member Only Section - Webinar Program page for a recording of the session. There are benefits to membership.

 

 


 

 

2010 I.F.C.A. Annual Awards Competition

 

Award Judging Made Easy was presented by Susan O'Neill, Director of Awards & Recognition on Wednesday, May 12 at 2PM EST. Get the Presentation Slides or a Recording of the webinar.

 

 

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Entries closed

 

 

These awards recognize the best in marketing and communications creativity, design and writing. Entering also gives you an opportunity to:

    * have your best projects reviewed and evaluated by other professionals from the industry and affiliated organizations

    * submit your best work to a panel of seasoned professionals who provide thoughtful comments and encouragement

    * see how your work compares to the efforts of other communications professionals in the insurance and financial services industry

    * gain insight that will enhance your abilities with your next project

 

Past award winners have said that entering the competition has:

    * elevated their profile with their managers and colleagues

    * been a morale booster and team builder within their department

    * provided bargaining power when negotiating their department budgets

 

 Important Dates:

July 2010 - Winners Notified

October 17-20 - Annual Conference & Awards Gala Ceremony

 

If you missed the entry deadline this year plan on participating in 2011. Look for entry forms starting in February.

 


I.F.C.A. Certificate of Achievement

 

I.F.C.A. now offers members the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Achievement.  An accomplishment sure to be the envy of your peers and a recognition of your skill and achievement as a communicator.

 

Please click here to get details of how you might learn and earn.


 

 

 

I.F.C.A. Branded Merchandise is Here!

 

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Want to show your pride in belonging to the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association?

 

We’ve made it easy with a line of I.F.C.A. merchandise you can purchase for your very own.

 

Through our relationship with Awards Unlimited of Lincoln, Nebraska we can now offer a great line-up of quality merchandise – both clothing and business accessories. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for let us know and we will try to get it included in our program.

 

For further information with pricing please click here. You will be taken to the I.F.C.A. merchandise web page.

 


 

No better time to join I.F.C.A.

 

 

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Beginning June 17th we are running a new member campaign.

 

If you're a member, get a colleague or friend to join I.F.C.A. and receive a $25 gift certificate to itunes or Amazon.com. You already know how good the Association has been for you and your career. Now it's your turn to share the news with someone else from your company.

 

Not a member? Consider this: we offer  great educational and networking programs and services for fellow financial services communicators like you. And we have been doing it the right way for over 75 years! Find out what we can do for you by clicking on the following 3 minute multimedia presentation or the above brochure.

 

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For more details about I.F.C.A. or if you have any questions contact us at info@ifcaonline.com.

 

We'd love to welcome you to the fold!



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