Advocacy in action blog

American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO David Chavern and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)—Nevada Political Action Committee Chair Jarod Morgan issued the following joint statement on the best interest annuity rule approved recently by the Legislative Review Committee and supported by the Nevada Division of Insurance:

NAIFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle participated in a legislative panel at OneAmerica's Long-Term Care Summit. The summit featured discussions by industry thought leaders focused on the future of long-term care, covering everything from industry trends and government and regulation considerations to consumer perspectives.

Join us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 3 pm Eastern as NAIFA’s Government Relations team unpacks the results of the 2024 general election and its implications for insurance agents and the broader financial services industry. With a new administration, shifts in the Senate and House, and changes across 11 gubernatorial offices and 85 state legislative chambers, this webinar will provide valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Here we go again! Two more insurance companies, Aetna and Anthem, have informed agents that they will no longer pay commissions on new enrollments to some Medicare Advantage plans. These announcements follow similar ones by insurers earlier this year. The most recent decisions are particularly jarring because they come in the middle of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, when many agents are deep into the planning process with clients.

Throughout September, NAIFA and our Life Happens community promoted Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) to educate consumers about the importance of life insurance and empower financial professionals to reach wider communities with LIAM-themed resources and materials. As an important part of the LIAM campaign, NAIFA chapters worked alongside advocacy partner ACLI with elected officials to get proclamations or resolutions recognizing LIAM in at least 19 states.

As we approach the sunset of key provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set for 2025, taxpayers and businesses alike are bracing for significant changes. With the potential for major tax legislation on the horizon, now is the time to prepare.

More than 181,000 Americans living with disabilities have benefited from the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, which NAIFA has advocated for since it was first enacted in 2014. The program gives people with disabilities and their families access to tax-free savings accounts without affecting their eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Now that key provisions of the ABLE program are set to expire next year, NAIFA strongly supports the efforts of Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to extend them.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is pleased to present NAIFA’s Defender of Financial Freedom Award to Susan Neely, president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI).

American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO Susan Neely and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)—Louisiana Chapter President Blake Gillies issued the following joint statement on the best interest annuity rule adopted by the Louisiana Department of Insurance:

NAIFA members are invited to the Q4 State of NAIFA webinar at 12 pm Eastern, October 16, 2024. Hear updates on NAIFA's advocacy efforts, professional development programs and other membership activities designed to enhance your professional growth.