NAIFA is celebrating a major legislative win out of Idaho. On March 20, 2023, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed H. 92 into law, making Idaho the 18th state to adopt financial literacy coursework as a requirement for high school graduation. The bill passed the Idaho House of Representatives 67-0-3 and the Idaho Senate 34-0-1.
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Idaho Adopts High School Financial Literacy Education Requirement
Topics: State Advocacy Financial Literacy Idaho Supported Legislation
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NAIFA-TN Blocks Bill That Would Have Required Agents to Share Clients' Personal Information
Tennessee House Bill 1173 would have permitted funeral directors in some cases to obtain life insurance information – including the names of beneficiaries and policy benefits amounts – from insurance companies or agents. However, thanks to quick action by NAIFA-TN's grassroots and advocacy team, the House Insurance Subcommittee defeated the bill.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities State Advocacy Opposed Legislation Tennessee
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NAIFA-CA Urges Lawmakers to Amend Bill That Would Harm Life Insurance Producers and Consumers
NAIFA's California chapter is holding its annual Legislative Day in Sacramento on March 29. The event will feature visits with lawmakers by NAIFA-CA members, during which they will discuss SB 263, a legislative proposal that in its current form would harm the ability of insurance agents and brokers to serve the public.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy Standard of Care & Consumer Protection Press Release California Legislative Day
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NAIFA Urges the Biden Administration to Fully Enact the NARAB Law on Interstate Insurance Licensing
Congress, with strong bipartisan support, passed the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act more than eight years ago. The law would significantly streamline the process for insurance agents and brokers to be licensed in more than one state. This would obviously benefit producers by reducing red tape and regulatory costs, but it would also be a boon to consumers by promoting choice and fostering economic growth.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Federal Advocacy Licensing
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No One Does State Advocacy Like NAIFA
NAIFA is the only association for insurance and financial professionals with a strong political advocacy presence in Washington, D.C., and every state capital. Around the country, 32 NAIFA state chapters are holding Legislative Days during the first quarter of 2023.
Topics: State Advocacy Legislative Day
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Retirement Planning Options Offset the Need for a State-Run Plan in Washington State
NAIFA Policy Director Maeghan Gale testified to Washington state lawmakers that ample private-sector options are available for employers who want to set up retirement plans for their workers or for employees who want to prepare for retirement on their own. Washington lawmakers are considering a feasibility study for a potential state-facilitated Auto-IRA program.
Topics: State-Facilitated Retirement Plans State Advocacy Washington
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The State of Advocacy Report Tells the Story of NAIFA's Political Influence
NAIFA's "State of Advocacy" report details NAIFA's federal, state, and interstate advocacy efforts in 2022 in facts and figures. It also runs down the major policy issues impacting agents and advisors as well as the Main Street consumers they serve.
NAIFA's "State of Advocacy" provides a snapshot of how NAIFA and NAIFA members are making a difference and influencing the decisions that affect Americans' financial security.
Topics: State Advocacy Interstate Advocacy Federal Advocacy
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NAIFA-CO Meets With Lawmakers in Denver to Advocate for Main Street USA
NAIFA-CO leaders and members came together February 15 to meet with lawmakers on the chapter's annual Legislative Day. Members shared their insights with legislators and officials, including Securities Commissioner Tung Chan and Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway. Central among the topics discussed was HB23-1174, which would create guaranteed replacement cost coverage in homeowner's insurance, and its implications for Coloradoans.
Topics: Advocacy Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy Legislative Day
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NAIFA-VA Advocates for Their Businesses and Clients at Legislative Day in Richmond
Members of NAIFA-VA gathered in Richmond in early February for the chapter's Legislative Day. Attendees met with state lawmakers to discuss the many ways insurance and financial professionals help Virginians achieve their financial goals. They also received debriefings from the NAIFA state lobbyist and fellow members.
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I Love NAIFA Month: Show Your Love for NAIFA Advocacy
There are many reasons to love NAIFA’s advocacy work – how about protecting your business and clients from harmful legislative and regulatory proposals, for starters? And there are just as many ways to get involved and make a difference.
