ABOUT IAB
We have been in business since 1982 and have grown over the years to become the most stable and reliable provider of affordable healthcare and other association benefits in America today. Read our history below and how it all got started and how we have been the premier benefit provider for families and businesses for over 25 years!!
Notice on IAB Membership Benefits
Please keep in mind that discount medical benefits are not insurance.
Members may not use benefits from more than one Membership at a time.
IAB HISTORY
2007: IAB Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
On August 9, 2007 IAB celebrated its formation 25 years ago in Washington, D.C. This occasion offers us a time to peer back into the past to see many of the exciting innovations that have been created over the years. It also offers a glimpse into the future as we continue to evolve and maintain our established leadership in the membership association field. As the innovator, IAB will continue to achieve this growth by providing access to progressive benefits that promote greater security for all our members.
"IAB can guarantee your tomorrows because of the 25 years of yesterdays!"
2005: Going Up
IAB Expands its offices - 2005
IAB has expanded its offices to include a new floor. Over 20,000 sq. ft. will be occupied by Accounting, Associate services, Member services, Sales, Training, and our in-house attorney and compliance specialist. We believe this additional space will allow us to hire the staff needed to service our growth projections of 100,000 Associates and 1,000,000 Members.
2003-2004: IAB sets pace for Benefits Innovation
Today IAB continues to offer what is regarded in the industry as the
most progressive and needed benefits package in the U.S. By setting
the pace for its competitors in putting the interests of the American
consumer and small business owners first through the development of
four unique membership levels IAB continues to bring the future to its
members today.
The Annual IAB Member Meeting is announced for October 21-22, 2005,
at the new resort, Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. A fabulous
resort modeled after the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville.
2002: 20th Anniversary recognition by U.S. Vice
President and Speaker of the House.
In 2002 IAB celebrated its 20th year of providing outstanding services
and benefits to its members. IAB's 20 years of service to its members
was recognized by both Vice President Dick Cheney and the Speaker of
the House Dennis Hastert.
2001: IAB introduces a New Dimension in benefits
IAB Corporate Pocket Folder
In September of 2001, IAB with assistance from Duncan MacDonald launched
a marketing effort called New Dimension.
In addition to savings from participating providers, the membership
included insured benefits under group policies issued to IAB. Under
this program, along with insured benefits, members can obtain significant
savings at hospitals, doctor's offices, and urgent care clinics, emergency
rooms, vision centers, pharmacies, dentists, chiropractors, and alternative
health providers, depending on the membership level,
Also, IAB also offered a great opportunity for its members and others
to become Independent Marketing Associates (IMAs) to represent IAB and
make its benefits available to millions of families and individuals
in the U.S.
Starting in 1992, IAB enhanced many of its member benefits. One of
these was the Hospital and Surgical Insurance Plan issued exclusively
to IAB members. In addition to the BML plan, IAB added plans provided
by Pioneer Life Insurance Company of Illinois, and States General Life
Insurance Company.
1994: IAB sponsors Horatio Alger Foundation Scholarship
IAB President with Mary Kay Ash, Board Member, Horatio Alger Foundation
In recognition of the educational needs, combined with a desire to
achieve the improbable, of many children from disadvantaged backgrounds,
IAB selected the Horatio Alger Foundation to provide scholarship money
to college age youths. The Foundation regularly recognizes people who
have successfully overcome disadvantaged backgrounds to reach outstanding
achievement in Business, Arts, Science and Government.
1993: IAB partners with Zig Ziglar
IAB teams up with Zig Ziglar
Through a series of seminars, radio talk shows and printed materials,
IAB in conjunction with the Zig Ziglar corporation presented information
to assist employers and their employees to reach higher levels of both
business and personal achievement. Teamed with Mr. Ziglar on radio shows
and on stage, the president of IAB, Jeff Malone, still recalls those
occasions as a highlight of his career with IAB.
Coach Jackie Moore of World Champion Cincinnati Reds
Coach Jackie Moore of World Champion Cincinnati Reds, teams up with
IAB for seminars for IAB Members
1991: IAB offers Dental Plan for its members
IAB members were offered an insured, supplemental group Dental Plan
in 1991 insured by national insurance companies. Along with all the
other benefits, the Dental Plan became one of the popular privileges
of being a member of IAB. The Dental Plan is still a major benefit enjoyed
by IAB members today.
1989: IAB recognized by the first Bush Administration
In recognition of the services and contribution to the economic progress
of thousands of families in the U.S., IAB was congratulated on its seventh
Anniversary. The Secretary of Commerce, the Honorable Robert A. Mosbacher,
in President Bush's administration, wrote a congratulatory letter to
IAB. Secretary of Commerce letter.
Mr. George Webster with President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan greets George Webster
“We're very proud to represent the interests of IAB
members here in the nation's capital”
George Webster, IAB Counsel in Washington, D.C.
1988: IAB offers new and enhanced savings and benefits to members
IAB prints first Member Handbook
IAB entered into agreements with businesses and providers to offer
savings and benefits to its members. Both individual and family members
of IAB could enjoy significant savings on a number of benefits such
as medical and health care services, financial advice, office supplies,
travel, amusement parks, investments and many others. Members were also
eligible to apply for a hospital and surgical policy insured by Bankers
Multiple Line Insurance Company (BML), a sister company of Bankers Life
and Casualty of Chicago, Illinois. Literally thousands of members took
advantage of this coverage, specifically designed for IAB members. This
program continued through the mid 90's.
First member newsletter called IABusiness Review
IAB appointed a national insurance agency, International Marketing
Agency (IMA) to promote its insurance and other benefits to members.
To this day IMA continues to manage and promote the interests of IAB
members.
In 1988 IAB publishes first member Newsletter called IABusiness Review.
Publication of quarterly IAB Newsletter continues today as IAB Advantage.
1987: International Association of Businesses becomes the official
name.
IAB Administrative Offices Texas
To reflect the growing service provided to both families and businesses,
at the direction of IAB's Board of Director's, the incorporated name was changed to
International Association of Businesses (IAB) on July 30, 1987. It was then decided to set up the
administrative offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in the state of
Texas. IAB developed services for small businesses and the self-employed
community and the millions of families that are supported by these entities.
1982: Incorporated in Washington, D.C.
Incorporated in Washington, D.C.
IAB was incorporated as a Non-Profit Corporation in Washington, D.C.
on August 9, 1982, under the name Family Security Coalition. The purpose
of the corporation was to promote the interests and financial security
for the family unit. That purpose continues to be a primary goal of
the company today. The original address was 1747 Pennsylvania Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D. C., near the nation's Capitol. This remains IAB's
official address in Washington, D.C. to this day.
