NAIFA’s Dallas chapter recently held its annual legislative luncheon. During the event, NAIFA members met with federal and state legislators and their staff and shared key NAIFA advocacy messages. NAIFA-TX lobbyist Elizabeth Hadley and NAIFA’s national Government Relations Director Mike Hedge joined the event and gave a legislative update via Zoom.
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NAIFA-Dallas Hosts Legislative Luncheon
Topics: State Advocacy NAIFA-Dallas Grassroots Legislative Day Texas
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Topics: Federal Advocacy Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Producer Employment
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NAIFA-WI Builds Advocacy Momentum With In-District Events
Politically active members of NAIFA's Wisconsin chapter have maintained NAIFA's grassroots advocacy push throughout June, July, and August. According to NAIFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle, NAIFA-WI leads all NAIFA's state chapters in in-district meetings with lawmakers and their staff this summer.
Topics: Wisconsin Federal Advocacy Grassroots
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Connecticut Is the 16th State to Adopt the NAIC's Best Interest Model
Connecticut has become the 16th state to adopt consumer-protection regulations or legislation based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC’s) Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model. The NAIC model requires financial professionals to work in the best interests of their clients during annuities transactions and aligns with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest. It also preserves the ability of consumers to work with agents and advisors offering a variety of successful business models and avoids restrictions that would likely make it impossible for financial professionals to work with Main Street investors and retirement savers.
Topics: State Advocacy Standard of Care & Consumer Protection Annuity Best Interest Connecticut Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation
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NAIFA Advocacy Goes to the District Level During Congressional Break
Congress is out of session for its annual August recess, which means that NAIFA members across the country are taking advantage of the opportunity to meet hold in-district meetings with lawmakers and their staff. NAIFA is the leading grassroots organization for insurance and financial professionals with members in every congressional district. Every year, NAIFA encourages members to meet with their Representatives and Senators during the August recess to reinforce the advocacy message shared at NAIFA’s May Congressional Conference.
Topics: Federal Advocacy Grassroots Congress
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NAIFA to Present Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award to Member Exhibiting Advocacy Excellence
NAIFA has announced the inaugural Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award, which will recognize a current NAIFA member who shows exemplary service to their profession, colleagues, and clients through their political advocacy and contributions to IFAPAC.
Topics: IFAPAC
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GAO Audit Finds Health Agents Act Appropriately
Agents and advisors are an important resource for consumers seeking affordable health care plans that suit their individual needs. These professionals have expertise and experience to help individuals and families navigate the complicated health care system and compare plan options. Consumers looking for an advisor can use NAIFA's "Find an Advisor" tool.
Topics: Federal Advocacy Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Producer Sales & Marketing
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Financial Services Coalition Warns “Significant Disruption” From PRO Act Would Harm Consumers
The following statement and press release was published today on ACLI's site. NAIFA is proud to be part of the coalition of trade associations and works within the coalition to as the association representing agents and advisors.
A coalition of trade associations told Congressional leaders today that the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act “would cause significant disruption” that would affect consumers’ access to insurance, investment and retirement security solutions. Collectively, the coalition represent more than 100,000 individual small business owners, broker-dealers and insurance companies providing financial services to more than 112 million American families.
Topics: Federal Advocacy PRO Act Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Producer Employment
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NAIFA Experts Testify on the Importance of Independent Contractor Status at NCOIL
NAIFA is an active participant in interstate advocacy efforts, including working with groups like the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to create policies and model regulations that protect the interests of consumers and preserve the ability of producers to provide products, services, and advice that help Main Street Americans achieve financial security.
Topics: Interstate Advocacy Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation NCOIL Producer Employment
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ThinkAdvisor Article Highlights NAIFA Suggestions to FINRA on DEI
NAIFA has suggested ways for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the association’s ideas have gained notice.
In an article this week, the influential industry publication ThinkAdvisor has highlighted suggestions made by NAIFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle and Policy Director Maeghan Gale. Among the NAIFA ideas called out by ThinkAdvisor are:
