Introducing CIArb Advantage
CIArb News / 30 March 2009
CIArb today unveils CIArb Advantage, its new member benefits scheme, which could help members save hundreds of pounds on products and services.
Savings
The scheme will enable CIArb members to access substantial savings on a wide range of products and services relevant both at home and in the workplace. Many are backed by a price promise.
Members could save some or all of the cost of their annual membership by using CIArb Advantage.
Types of products and services included in the scheme are:
- business
- lifestyle
- insurance
- advice
Collective buying power
CIArb has used the collective buying power of its membership to secure the savings.
Michael Forbes Smith, CIArb's Director General, explained:
"Many of our members are feeling the pinch in this difficult economic climate. We wanted to help mitigate that by offering significant discounts on everyday products and services which they use.
"The collective power of our membership is such that we can secure the benefits very cost-effectively. Infact, the savings to CIArb members and the Institute itself will far outweigh the running costs and there should be a net gain.
Value for money
He continued: "The launch of the scheme is part of our ongoing drive to improve membership services. We want to make sure CIArb membership represents the very best value for money. We are delighted to be working with benefits management specialists Parliament Hill. They have helped to develop the scheme and will be administering it on our behalf."
Savings will include:
Lifestyle:
- hotels
- car rental
- eye care
- St Jermyn shirts
- CDs, DVDs and games
- health club membership
- short breaks and theatre packages
- magazine subscriptions
Insurance:
- travel insurance
- car and home insurance
- best rates on roadside assistance
- highly competitive rates on private medical insurance and life assurance
Advice:
- low cost legal helplines
- dedicated member financial helpline
- careers counselling
- mortgage advice
- conveyancing
Business services:
- IT training
- academic books
- business dining
- website building
- meeting and venue facilities
Price promise
Many of the deals have a national price promise attached, which means that members can be sure they are getting the best deal in the UK. This will save them time as well as money.
Who can use CIArb Advantage?
All members, associates and fellows of CIArb, as well as their partners and spouses, can take advantage of the scheme. It is also open to international members, although at first most of the benefits will be available only in the UK. However, if international members have any ideas for extending the scheme in their branch, they should contact the Marketing team. E: marketing@ciarb.org
How to access the scheme
If you are a CIArb member, you can login to the dedicated CIArb Advantage web portal here by entering your membership login details. You can also use the Quick Link from the homepage of the website. There is also a dedicated telephone helpline - see the CIArb Advantage site for details.