NAIFA is excited to announce that it will be utilizing the public affairs software, Quorum, which will enable NAIFA to track legislative and regulatory action in all 50 states and territories.
Recent posts by NAIFA Government Relations Team
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Working with Quorum, NAIFA Begins Tracking COVID-19 Legislation
Topics: COVID-19 Advocacy Partnerships
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State Capitols respond to COVID-19
In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak during the peak of states' legislative sessions, some state capitols have made the difficult decision to shutdown and many others are considering following suit. As a result of these closures, and because legislatures will most likely be prioritizing health and economic issues resulting from COVID-19 upon reconvening, many bills important to NAIFA members are likely to fall by the wayside.
Topics: State Advocacy COVID-19 Congress
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NAIFA Chapters Lobby for Suggested Revisions to NAIC Cybersecurity Model Law
In 2017, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners adopted a Data Security Model Law and states have been quick to respond. So far, South Carolina has been the only state to adopt the actual model with no modifications –which isn’t too surprising considering South Carolina’s Insurance Director, Ray Farmer, led the Cybersecurity Working Group at the NAIC.
Topics: Interstate Advocacy Privacy Data Security
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Congress Enacts The SECURE Act As Part Of Year-End Spending Bill
The U.S. Senate today passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 as part of the fiscal 2020 spending bill, which the House passed on Tuesday. The SECURE Act will make it easier for small businesses to offer employee retirement plans. It will also give retirement savers greater flexibility to participate in plans and choose investment options and will encourage adequate savings amounts. The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) estimates that SECURE will result in 700,000 additional American workers saving for retirement.
Topics: Retirement Planning Federal Advocacy Congress Supported Legislation
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NAIFA-New Jersey Promotes Law To Encourage Military Veterans In Insurance Careers
NAIFA-New Jersey has been a driving force behind legislation in the state that would exempt U.S. military veterans from initial insurance licensing fees. The state Assembly passed the bill unanimously and it has strong momentum in the Senate.
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NAIFA Sees A Trio Of Advocacy Wins As Congress Adds SECURE Act And Repeal Of Health Care Taxes In Spending Bill
Congressional leaders have included the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 as part of the fiscal 2020 spending bill. The SECURE Act will make it easier for small businesses to offer employee retirement plans. It will also give retirement savers greater flexibility to participate in plans and choose investment options and will encourage adequate savings amounts. The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) estimates that SECURE will result in 700,000 additional American workers saving for retirement.
