IBU is an active member of several national trade organizations and regional underwriting associations. Lincoln Tedeschi, president, is a respected authority on the utilization of underwriting talent and resources, and often presents at industry meetings and events.

Association of Home Office Underwriters (AHOU)
Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA)
Northeast Home Office Underwriters Association (NEHOUA)
Canadian Institute of Underwriters (CIU)
Midwestern Home Office Underwriters Association (MHOUA)
Southeastern Home Office Underwriting Association (SEHOUA)