Membership

Application Process for MNIASIU Membership and Membership Renewal (Current process as of 02/01/2017) for both the International membership, and the local MN Chapter, can be done at the same time through the International Website.
  1. Associate Member, Interested in joining the International, can follow the same process as all other membership types below. However, there is NO fee to join the MN Chapter as an Associate member
  2. Associate Member, NOT interested in joining the International may complete the MN Chapter application. There is no fee to join the MN Chapter as an Associate member.
  3. Complete the membership application process with IASIU HERE. Note: You must be a member of IASIU to join MNIASIU. MNIASIU membership shall only include members in good standing with the IASIU. (Associate Member exempt).
  4. Scroll to the MN Chapter and click the “Join Online” link. Please note, that you will need to be signed in to get the member price. The default is set at $25.

MNIASU Membership Criteria

Regular

Article II, Section 1 IASIU Constitution "Regular" membership shall include only insurance or self-insured company employees primarily engaged in the investigation and/or supervision of insurance fraud and Special Agents or Supervisory Special Agents of the National Insurance Crime Bureau or ICPB.

Associate*

Article II, Section 1 IASIU Constitution "Associate" membership shall include any individual or representative of an insurance company or government agency, who is involved, or provides special expertise or services for the investigation of insurance fraud, who is endorsed in writing by a "regular" member and is not less than 18 years of age. "Associate" membership also shall include a local, state or federal law enforcement officer or prosecutor who is involved in, or provides special expertise or services for the investigation and/or prosecution of insurance fraud crime.
*Sworn law enforcement and fire personnel are eligible for Associate chapter membership without being members of the International Association of Special Investigation Units. If they wish to join the International Association, they may do so, at the normal International membership fee.

Legal Advocate

Article II, Section 1 IASIU Constitution "Legal Advocate membership shall include any person licensed to practice law in the state where membership is being sought and who certifies that providing legal counsel and representation to insurers in defense of insurance claims constitutes a majority of their practice; and further certifies that they do not engage in plaintiff advocacy against insurers except on behalf of other insurers in subrogation actions."