Local FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about Scout Local including its value proposition and how it works.
What is the value of joining Scout Local?
Joining Scout Local gives you the opportunity to build strong relationships with insurance professionals in your area while positioning yourself as a leader in your local insurance community. By joining, you help foster a local network that drives growth, knowledge-sharing, and stronger industry connections.
What is a Scout Local meetup?
The meetup is a gathering of the Scout Local Leaders that belong to a given chapter. This occurs approximately every 6-8 weeks and is hosted at a venue of the chapter's choosing - generally a private table or room at a local restaurant, bar or hotel. During the 2-hour meeting each member will share recent personal and professional updates to kick off the meetup. Then the group will discuss the progress of any upcoming events that they are hosting within their local region. Finally, the group will engage in a dedicated discussion about one or multiple topics impacting the insurance industry to gain new insights, seek group guidance to common challenges and share their perspective on emerging ideas.
How many Scout Local meetups are there each year?
There are on average 6 Scout Local meetups in each city in a given year, but each chapters sets the final schedule so there could be more or less depending on their preference. You can view that schedule on each Scout Local chapter web page.
Can I join a Scout Local meetup as a guest?
Yes, guests are encouraged, but an invitation from a Scout Local member is required.
Does joining Scout Local cost money?
There is an annual fee to become an official member of Scout Local. The average cost is $300 per year, but each Scout Local chapter sets the final membership fee. If you join Scout Local mid-year, your annual fee will be prorated based on how many Scout Local meetups remain in your city for the rest of the year.
Are members required to attend each Scout Local meetup?
No, we completely understand that we each have busy professional and personal lives so making each meetup is not required. That said, participation and attendance is a vital part of the value each member gets from joining a Scout Local group so joining a majority of the meetups is important.
What do Scout Local chapters do throughout the year besides hosting meetups?
The primary effort of each Scout Local chapter is to bring their regional slice of the insurance industry together multiple times per year to create deeper connections, introduce themselves to other passionate professionals and empower their career in insurance. One such event is the Scout Social, which each chapter hosts in their city once a year. This networking event is a staple for bringing the industry together and draws on average 75-100 insurance professionals per Scout Social. Besides the Scout Social each chapter is at liberty to create their own events, which can range from small mixers (i.e. 20-30 insurance professionals), thought leadership events (e.g. panels, speakers, etc.) and more. Part of the fun is aligning these additional events to the unique skills and passion of each chapter.