Inside the CDIA: Resources and Real-World Value for IDIS Members

Thursday, April 16, 2026   l   2:00 pm EASTERN / 1:00 pm CENTRAL   l   via Zoom

Join us on April 16 for an exclusive conversation featuring Mike Sir and Bob Herum, President of the Council for Disability Income Awareness (CDIA) as they explore the CDIA's purpose, initiatives, and practical resources that every IDIS member should know. From consumer awareness campaigns to research, educational content, and advisor-ready resources, CDIA continues to provide valuable tools that help elevate income protection conversations across the marketplace. 

Mike and Bob will discuss how IDIS members can leverage these resources to better educate clients, strengthen producer and advisor engagement, and align with broader industry efforts to grow disability income awareness.

SPEAKER BIO

Bob Herum, MSFS, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC, DIA, DIF, LTCP 

Bob along with his wife, Teri, are semi-retired in Fort Dodge. Bob had a varied career, working in a myriad of positions with Provident Life and Accident (now UNUM), OneAmerica (twice), and finally, Union Central (now Ameritas). In his last position, Bob joined Union Central, now Ameritas, in January 2008 and was responsible for managing all aspects of the Disability Income Sales, including DI Marketing and DI Competition, and was a member of the DI Product Management Department. Additionally, Bob oversaw the GSI sales and the GSI Support Team. Bob retired from Ameritas at the end of 2021. In November 2023, Bob was asked to take the presidency of the CDIA and he has been in that position since.

Bob has 40 years of experience in the insurance industry and has demonstrated success as a producer, a wholesaler and as a manager. Bob has been published in such magazines as The American College’s Wealth Magazine, National Underwriter, Life Insurance Selling, Broker’s World, NAIFA’s Advisor Today, The American College, and Health Insurance Underwriters (HIU). Bob served as President of the International Disability Income Society for two years after several years on their board. Additionally, he was the President of the Columbus NAIFA and of the Cincinnati FSP. He has spoken on national, regional, and state forums on a variety of disability and worksite sales topics and is a recipient of the W. Harold Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Disability Income Society (IDIS) for his contributions to the disability industry.

REGISTRATION

Register online via the IDIS website, or contact Mollie Montgomery at [email protected] or 402.739.0353 and she will add you to the registration list. 

Watch your email for a zoom link!

Tickets

$0.00 Member Ticket: FREE

$0.00 Non-Member: FREE (Non-members can attend up to two Study Group programs at no charge before Membership is required)