Any individual shall be eligible for Regular Membership in WIND by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

1. Any licensed insurance claims adjuster, claims investigator, claims supervisor, or licensed insurance agent employed on a full-time basis with any insurance carrier licensed to do business in the State of Florida or otherwise shall be deemed eligible for membership.
2. Those persons whose employment and professional responsibilities are directed toward windstorm insurance issues, either in the public or private sectors, including, but not limited to, claims adjusters, underwriters, sales producers or agents, risk managers, governmental agency employees, engineers, CPAs, lawyers, construction consultants, public adjusters, legal assistants, private investigators, or others whose responsibilities and duties are directed toward windstorm insurance issues.

Any former member who has been a member in good standing for a consecutive period of at least two years prior to their retirement from active employment in the windstorm insurance industry may become a retired member. Retired members shall be eligible to retain this distinction or be privileged to attend the meetings of the association if, after his/her election, he/she becomes associated with any business in any capacity conflicting with the qualifications and objectives set forth for membership and participation in the organization. Retired members shall not be eligible to vote or hold office.