“This is a tough business and they ride a roller coaster, so we’ve got to make sure that they know what they are paying for and that we maximize their membership benefits,” added Hopkins.
However, membership of the MBA is not always a requirement for those wishing to enroll in some of the schemes, a point Hopkins made during the interview.
She said: “We’re always working on behalf of the industry, so whether or not somebody is a member, we’re going to do the work.
“However, everyone benefits from the work the MBA does, so it’s important to make sure that people are aware of the impact that our work has on the industry and our members’ bottom line.”
Members can access information on a weekly and quarterly basis. The MBA also organizes industry conferences, where they can directly hear what industry leaders and experts have to say.