BlueCross BlueShield Association: Trade association for the independent, locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in the USA. Offers online resource for health insurance information, including a nationwide plan finder that locates information about local BCBS health plans

Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans: Not-for-profit organization maintains and monitors standards of performance for its independent member plans, ensuring the highest quality of service which benefit all clients across the country. Includes a nationwide plan finder that locates information about provincial Blue Cross plans

Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA): A resource for consumers, media, and insurance professionals. Includes natural disasters tips; guides to auto, business, home, life, and health insurance; and consumer studies

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA): Represents licensed life insurance agents and financial advisors through its federation of 900+ state and local associations located throughout the United States. Includes a clickable map which lets you see all chapters in a state and the web addresses of chapters with their own site

National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA): Voluntary, membership based, trade association representing professional independent insurance agents throughout the United States

Risk Management - Wikipedia: Encyclopedia article with topics including the risk management process, limitations, types, and business continuity

The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC): Promotes and enhances the value of the property and casualty insurance broker distribution system. Site describes the organization and offers news, FAQ, links, and an area for logged-in members. [English, French