About PLRB Affiliate Membership

Affiliate Membership Information

Become a PLRB Affiliate Member Now!

Now, more than ever, the success of our industry hinges on the quality of the working relationships between insurers and those who provide the critically needed claims services. We are all in the problem-solving business and our effectiveness is driven by the quality and solidity of those business relationships. The PLRB is THE relationship organization of the claims industry. We work for all of our members by providing thorough technical research, the most claims-oriented catastrophe tracking and informational linking in the world, and the best industry meetings anywhere.

What Do You Get?

Service Provider Listing - links insurers to your business

Discounts

Conference/Seminar Registration Fees
Expos and Sponsorships

Advance Notice of Networking Opportunities

Enhanced Presenting Opportunities at Conferences and Seminars
Expo Booth Selection - Sponsorship Availability

On-Line Reference Materials

Weather Resources - including: Historical weather data, lightning probability forecasts, seismic information, hurricanes, major floods, wildfires, riots, and volcanic eruptions, Maps, documents, various forecasts and forecast charts
Education - CE/CLE, Distance Learning Modules, Webinars, Podcasts and many other Educational Resources
Building Code – Database of state and local building codes from all U.S. municipalities, Graphical interface, Frequently asked building code questions, i.e., roofing, slip and fall, Available online and through BCme app on iOS and Android
Discounts on attending, exhibiting and sponsoring conferences and webinars.
Frontlines Publication ("In Brief") summaries of statutes or regulations, news and other legal developments)
Case law Summaries - ("In Brief") summaries of all PLRB property and liability case write ups.
Selected State-by-state surveys
Meeting Handouts Materials (Claims Conference and all other PLRB educational events)

E-Newsletter - Weekly Case Law, Catastrophe, Educational News

Industry Voice - Eligiable to Participate on PLRB Planning Committees

White Paper Publishing Service - Demonstrate Your Expertise to Insurers

Eligibility

The following are eligible for the PLRB Affiliate Member Program:

Independent adjusters or adjusting companies, i.e., those providing property or casualty claims adjustment services directly to insurers on an independent contractor basis; and
Service providers who directly assist insurers in the property/casualty claims adjustment process, including but not limited to, salvors, engineers, accountants, restoration contractors, replacement services, professional appraisers, and attorneys.

Affiliate Membership is open to entities such as solo practitioners, partnerships, corporations, or limited liability entities. PLRB is a trade association as apposed to a professional association. Consequently, membership is not offered to individuals, departments or divisions within eligible entities. Partial memberships in the PLRB are not offered.

Franchisors and franchisees may become affiliate members only under limited circumstances. Please see Member Application (Franchisor) for specific requirements.

Financial Discounts and Benefits of PLRB Affiliate Membership

	Participation	Affiliate Member	Non-Member	Membership Benefit

Claims Conference	Expo Booths per 10' x 10' space	$2,650/space	$2,950/space	$325/space
	Registration	$895/person	$1150/person	$255/person
	Diamond Sponsor	$25,000	$26,000	$1,000
	Platinum Sponsor	$10,2500	$10,850	$600
	Gold Sponsor	$5,250	$5,550	$300
	Sunday Reception	$100/person	$150/person	$50/person
	Extra Booth Staff	$175/person	$250/person	$75/person

Regional Adjusters Conference	Expo Booths per 8' x 10' space	$1,150/space	$1,360/space	$210/space
	Registration	$525/person	$680/person	$155/person
	Platinum Sponsor	$3,200	$3,800	$600
	Gold Sponsor	$1,600	$1,900	$300
	Silver Sponsor	$1,400	$1,600	$200
	Extra Booth Staff	$175/person	$250/person	$75/person

Large Loss Conference	Registration	$495/person	$675/person	$180/person
	Platinum Sponsor	$4,500	$5,100	$600
	Gold Sponsor	$2,400	$2,700	$300
	Discounted Sponsor Registrations	$395/person	$575/person	$180/person

Application Forms

Member Application (standard)

Member Application (franchisor)

Dues Calculator

For an approximate calculation of your annual Affliate Member dues, please visit here.

Contact Us

To contact us for more information regarding Affiliate Membership please contact:

Tom O'Dowd
todowd@plrb.org
630-724-2224

Industry Voice

We have in place a committee structure through which our Affiliate Members can increasingly participate in the planning, development, marketing, and administering of a variety of PLRB educational programs, particularly the networking aspects of most importance to Affiliates. These committees give our Affiliates a significant voice in the delivery of PLRB's educational services and thus a substantial influence in the claims industry. If you would like to participate and lend your voice and expertise to shaping our industry services, please contact PLRB's corporate Secretary, Elizabeth Sterne esterne@plrb.org, 630-724-2217.

Conclusion

The great value of trade associations is found in their promotion of ideas and strategies for the success of their members. From the diverse and imaginative curriculum of the Claims Conference, Regional Adjuster Conferences, and Large Loss Conference, to the solid legal research and analysis of our highly regarded legal staff, or our in-depth catastrophe tracking and reporting, the PLRB and its 1,300-plus insurer and Affiliate Members are working together to create and implement the solutions that will shape our industry's future.

Take advantage of the opportunities provided to your company by the PLRB Affiliate Member Program, not only as a means to directly market your company, but also for the value of exclusive high-quality information and education, the power of sharing ideas with industry thought leaders, and the most effective relationship-building network in the industry.