I have golfed at the UCAA tournament for five years and although membership in the association is included, I never knew what it meant to be a member. I believe I’m not alone. The membership of the association is mostly comprised of unsuspecting golfers who only take advantage of this once-a-year benefit. But the association is so much more.
The UCAA Resource Guide states: "the association aids its members in fellowship and professional development, promotes the public image of adjusters, and provides an outlet for service to the community". The monthly luncheons provide a reunion-style, sit-with-my-own-family brand of fellowship, often accompanied by one hour of professional development. The last two golf tournaments have been linked to local charities, but we can do more.
As a professional organization, we need to facilitate intercompany communication as a forum for fellowship, and also to provide a collective voice on issues that affect insurance and claims handling in the state of Utah. We need to stay at the leading edge of continuing education to keep our adjusters on top of claim trends and processes. We need to assist our members in every possible way to achieve excellence in their professional lives, and then strengthen our communities through both charitable givings and meaningful services.
I am grateful to past presidents, especially Katy Seely and Annalys Wilson, who have done so much to lay the ground work for reorganizing the association. No one can place a value on the volunteer service they have given to progress its management, operation and image. I am excited to work with Andrew Miller and others who will spend their time and talents to make the association more than just an annual golf tournament.
Best Regards,
Robert Cunningham
President
Utah Claims Adjusters Association
robertc@uuclaims.com
Secretary
Open position
