In advance of the Ways and Means Committee mark-up, NAIFA signed a letter with more than 100 other organizations representing Main Street employers asking Congress to reject proposed tax increases that would harm these businesses and the consumers they serve.
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NAIFA Joins Main Street Employers Urging Congress to Reconsider Tax Proposals
Topics: Retirement Planning Federal Advocacy Congress Tax Reform
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NAIFA Supports Employee Voter Registration Week
NAIFA has signed on as an official partner for Employee Voter Registration Week, which will take place from September 27 to October 1. During this week, NAIFA along with other companies and trade associations will be active on social media encouraging stakeholders and employees across the country to get registered to vote in the upcoming elections.
Topics: State Advocacy Federal Advocacy Grassroots
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CMS Plan Year 2022 Registration and Training is Live for Returning Agents and Brokers
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that registration and training for Plan Year 2022 is now available for returning agents/brokers who completed training and registration for Plan Year 2021. Registration and full training for new agents and brokers will be made available later this year.
Topics: Federal Advocacy CMS Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Producer Sales & Marketing
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NAIFA members are our association's advocacy strength. We are influential with lawmakers at state and federal levels because we have members from every congressional district in the United States who serve Main Street Americans. Policymakers want to hear NAIFA members' stories and respect our expertise because we represent the communities, families, and small businesses important to elected officials.
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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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 Supports Bill to Reform Index-Linked Annuities Registration
A bipartisan bill to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue a new form for annuity issuers to use when filing registered index-linked annuities has been reintroduced in the House.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Federal Advocacy Congress Supported Legislation
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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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The State of NAIFA Advocacy: 2021 Q2 Recap
NAIFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle reported that NAIFA’s virtual Congressional Conference in late May, held completely online, had a substantial impact. Nearly 1,350 registered participants representing every state participated in advocacy training, received policy briefings, and held 100 virtual meetings with Senators or members of their office staff.
Topics: State Advocacy Federal Advocacy Advocacy Resources
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NAIFA and Industry Partners Request Non-Enforcement Period for Sec. 202 of the No Surprises Act
On Monday, July 26, NAIFA and our industry partners, The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor requesting an initial non-enforcement period for Section 202 of the No Surprises Act.
