Agency Membership

The Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) serves the needs of Florida independent insurance agents and consumers by promoting a healthy and competitive insurance environment. Leading the way for more than 100 years, FAIA’s membership comprises about 2,000 member agencies, representing nearly 20,000 insurance professionals. 

Agency membership is available to all independent insurance agencies licensed by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) and operated in the American Agency System (must represent more than one insurance company). Member agencies are affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Inc. (IIABA). All agency staff members are considered members at the state and national level. Trusted Choice membership is included in Agency membership.  

Become an Agency Member

FAIA also offers an Associate Membership to insurance companies, vendors of insurance-related products, out-of-state wholesalers, or those who are not otherwise eligible for agency membership.

Learn more about Associate Membership

Why Join FAIA?

Powerful and highly respected, FAIA defends and advances your interests while providing the benefits and services needed to stay competitive. Here are just a few reasons:

Markets

With FAIA membership comes access to Independent Market Solutions, Eagle Agency, and Big "I" Markets. See a matrix of all members-only markets.

Advocacy

Whether it’s pushing for—or guarding against—legislation, troubleshooting licensing issues with regulators, or working within the industry to ensure the prosperity of agents, FAIA has your back. And it’s looking toward your future: The staff is heavily involved in the electoral process, making sure that agent and pro-agent candidates are elected at the state and federal levels. Browse our Advocacy pages.  

Education

FAIA was the first insurance association to offer education to its members…and has been leading the way ever since. Whether you need continuing education or are pursuing a professional designation through FAIA’s partnership with The National Alliance, FAIA has your insurance education and professional development covered. Learn more.  

Member Services

FAIA Member Services (FMS) provides returns on your membership investment by offering high-quality, cost-effective, and thoroughly vetted insurance products and services. Programs offered through our for-profit subsidiary can generate additional revenue for your agency. 

Digital Marketing & Referrals

With detailed agency profiles, the ability to attract targeted commercial lines classes, and expanded consumer resources, TrustedChoice.com is unlike any other insurance website. Additional subscription options are available and include detailed agency profile, preferred placement in agency search results, and unlimited pre-qualified referrals. 

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Trusted Choice® Branding

With FAIA membership comes membership in the “Big I,” Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA), a federation of 50 state associations that represent 300,000 insurance professionals, and access to the consumer-tested Trusted Choice® brand. Professionally produced and tag-gable, Trusted Choice® TV, radio, and print ads—as well as a host of other marketing and branding tools—are available to members.

Browse Available Resources

Leadership

FAIA offers many opportunities for leadership development, whether it’s the Young Agents Council, Florida’s Future Insurance Leaders program, or serving on one of FAIA’s councils or task forces. The annual Convention—considered the best of its kind in the nation—Capitol Days, and other meetings provide agents opportunities to build their professional network and develop stronger industry relationships. 

Timely news

FAIA keeps its members informed about the issues that most affect the American Agency System. If it’s happening in the world of insurance, you will hear about it in our e-newsletter, blogs, and online community.

Closed Facebook Group

FAIA has a Group in Facebook for FAIA members only to share ideas, successes, challenges, solutions and more that are unique to the Florida insurance channels. It doesn’t matter how small or large your organization is, we can all learn from others.