Insurance Committee FAQs

Q. How do I contact the IEEE Insurance Committee?

You can contact the committee through the Committee Staff Secretary.

Q. What is the make-up of the IEEE Insurance Committee?

The IEEE Insurance Committee is made up of no more than eight members who shall be the IEEE Treasurer; Chairs of the IEEE Individual Benefits and Services Committee and IEEE Employee Benefits Committee; and three to five additional members-at-large. 

Q. What are members-at-large?

Members-at-large are defined as members who possess expertise in insurance-related matters.  The Chair will recommend the appointment of the members-at-large to the Treasurer, who will then obtain the Executive Committee’s approval. 

Q. What are the duties and responsibilities of the IEEE Insurance Committee?

1. To provide guidance and counsel on insurance related matters to the Institute, the IEEE Individual Benefits and Services Committee (IB&SC), and the IEEE Employee Benefits Committee (EBC).
2. To review and evaluate the adequacy and suitability of the Institute's Corporate Insurance Program, and advise the Executive Committee and Staff on same.
3. To review and evaluate insurance-related products and services that may be offered to IEEE Members and/or Staff, and make recommendations to the IB&SC and EBC as appropriate.

Q. Who does the IEEE Insurance Committee report to?

The Insurance Committee shall be appointed by and shall report to the Board of Directors with administrative responsibility assigned by the Board of Directors to the Executive Committee. 

Q.    How many times does the IEEE Insurance Committee meet annually?

The IEEE Insurance Committee meets twice a year in conjunction with the IB&SC.  (Typically in March and September/October).

Q.    When is the next IEEE Insurance Committee Meeting?

Refer to the Insurance Committee home page for meeting announcements.

Q. How long is the term of a member on the IEEE Insurance Committee?

The IEEE Treasurer and Chairs of the IEEE Individual Benefits and Services Committee and IEEE Employee Benefits Committee are appointed for a one-year term.  Members-at-large of the Insurance Committee shall be appointed for an initial one-year term, with the possibility for re-appointment for 2 additional three-year terms, for a maximum of seven years of service. When deemed in the best interest of the Institute, the Executive Committee may re-appoint a member-at-large for an additional three-year term. The maximum years of service on the Insurance Committee shall be 10 years.