About ALUCA

ALUCA was formally founded in 1986 and is proud to have a great history of development since its humble beginnings. In 2006 we reached an important milestone - membership numbers tipped the scales at 1,000 and continue to grow.

LIFE MEMBERS
ALUCA now has several Life Members, appointed to acknowledge their significant contribution to ALUCA and to the life insurance area of the Financial Services industry.  Details of Life Members are included on the ALUCA Honour Roll which may be accessed from the members only section. 

2008 RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION
The aim of the ALUCA Research Paper Competition is to encourage individual ALUCA members, at all levels, to investigate and write on an area of interest to Underwriting or Claims for the purpose of contributing to and enhancing our professional knowledge. The intention is to encourage new researchers and writers as well as those with an established track record.
Up to two of the papers submitted will be chosen to receive an award. The award will consist of a free attendance at the 2008 ALUCA conference (including economy air travel costs from/within Australia or New Zealand at the best possible fare obtainable by ALUCA, and accommodation for the four nights of the conference). The award cannot be exchanged for cash.

Further details may be found in the Members Only section. 

ALUCA TURKSLEGAL SCHOLARSHIP 2008

In 2007, ALUCA and TurksLegal launched a Scholarship for Life Insurance Professionals.  To read the 2007 finalists papers, see how the winner found her trip to New York, find out who the 2008 judges are and when entries start for the 2008 ALUCA TurksLegal Scholarship visit the TurksLegal website -www.turkslegal.com.au/ALUCAScholarship2008

ALUCA COMMITTEE
ALUCA is managed by a national Executive Committee which meets several times per year to discuss the various issues that arise. The Committee is assisted by a Secretariat officer, to whom all enquiries about ALUCA and its activities should be directed.  Details of current Committee members are set out in the Committee section.

ALUCA MEMBERSHIP
Membership Benefits include:
- Opportunities for peer group interaction with functions and seminars in various state capital cities
- State sub-groups in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia
- Claims Management Group in NSW
- A major conference held every second year
- Advice on formal underwriting and claims education
- Job Ads service
- Regular communications with members
- Underwriting and claims research
- Admission to seminars and the conference at the member price
- RiskeBusiness newsletter, and
- Guiding Principles for underwriting and claims professionals

ALUCA membership is open to those who have an active interest in underwriting and/or claims. Financial members are eligible to vote on ALUCA issues.  Further details on how to join ALUCA may be obtained on the Membership pages.

EXPERT WITNESS
From time to time, ALUCA is approached by various organisations seeking an expert witness in Underwriting or Claims.  ALUCA has established a register of persons who have indicated their willingness to be approached in this regard.  Please contact the ALUCA Secretariat at info@aluca.com for further information.