National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP)
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP), formerly known as NAHU, is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing the careers of health insurance and employee benefits professionals. Founded in 1930, NABIP promotes ethical standards, legislative advocacy, and continuing education across the health and benefits landscape. Its flagship designations—REBC and RHU—are widely respected for their depth, regulatory grounding, and practical application in both group and individual markets.
📜 Flagship Designations
- REBC – Registered Employee Benefits Consultant — A specialized designation for professionals advising on group benefits, ACA compliance, funding strategies, and plan design. Ideal for brokers, consultants, and benefits strategists navigating complex employer‑sponsored plans.
- RHU – Registered Health Underwriter — Focused on disability income and health insurance, this designation equips professionals with regulatory insight, product expertise, and ethical sales strategies across individual and group markets.
🧭 Overview
NABIP serves as a central voice for health and benefits professionals, offering education, certification, and advocacy resources that support compliance, consumer protection, and market stability. Its programs help brokers, consultants, and advisors deepen their expertise in health insurance strategy, public policy, and benefits administration.
Through its national presence and state chapters, NABIP provides ongoing updates on legislative developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in health and welfare benefits.
🤝 Community & Support
NABIP fosters a nationwide network of benefits professionals through local chapters, national conferences, policy briefings, and continuing education programs. Members gain access to webinars, compliance tools, peer collaboration, and advocacy initiatives that shape the future of health insurance and employee benefits.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: nabip.org
- Founded: 1930 (as NAHU)
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
- Phone: 202‑552‑5060
- Credential Focus: Group benefits, health insurance, compliance, disability income, ACA strategy
- Flagship Designations: REBC, RHU
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Employee Benefits, Health Plans & Retirement Programs
- Secondary Sector: Health Insurance & Compliance
🗂 Category Assignment
- Group Health & Welfare Benefits
- Health Insurance Strategy
- Compliance & ACA Regulation
- Disability Income & Individual Health
🔗 Related Providers
- AHIP – America’s Health Insurance Plans
- IFEBP – International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
- LOMA
- ILCI – Insurance Loss Control Institute
- The American College of Financial Services
🎓 Related Designations
- CPFA – Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor
- GBA – Group Benefits Associate
- RPA – Retirement Plans Associate
- ChHC – Chartered Healthcare Consultant (not yet catalogued)
- RICP – Retirement Income Certified Professional
