On October 26, NAIFA filed comments on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed interpretation dictating which workers can qualify for independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). NAIFA supports DOL’s efforts to formalize existing interpretations, provide greater certainty for the regulated community, and promote opportunities for creating innovative work arrangements.
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NAIFA Submits Comments on DOL’s Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
Topics: Federal Advocacy DOL Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Producer Employment
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Members of Congress Appreciate NAIFA
Congress knows and appreciates NAIFA! When lawmakers seek Main Street USA perspectives on insurance and financial services issues, they know they can count on NAIFA members. NAIFA’s grassroots army serves as a resource and advocates for policies that promote financial security for American families and business owners. That's the Power of Us. Listen to what members of Congress have to say.
Topics: Member Spotlight Federal Advocacy Grassroots
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Advocacy Takes Center Stage at NAIFA Leadership Training
It’s not just luck that makes NAIFA the leading political advocacy association for insurance and financial professionals in the United States. It takes hard work, a dedicated and informed membership and strong leadership throughout our association chapters. Today’s NAIFA Leadership Blueprint training focused on advocacy to ensure that chapter volunteer leaders have the training and resources they need to empower their states’ NAIFA members and build on NAIFA’s advocacy strength.
Topics: State Advocacy Federal Advocacy IFAPAC Grassroots
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NAIFA Encouraging IRS to Permanently Adopt Remote Notarization
Topics: Retirement Planning Legislation & Regulations Federal Advocacy Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Remote Notarization
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Trump Administration Issues America-First Healthcare Plan
Topics: Health Care Federal Advocacy White House
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Final IRS Disability Account Rules Expand Contribution Option
Topics: Retirement Planning Federal Advocacy IRS
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House Passes the Updated HEROES Act
The House has passed the updated HEROES Act by a vote of 214 to 207. The partisan bill is not expected to be considered by the Senate.
Topics: Federal Advocacy Congress
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‘The Power of You. The Power of Us.’ NAIFA’s New Political Advocacy Campaign Stokes Individual and Group Action
Insurance and financial professionals provide a powerful advocacy voice at state and federal levels.
Topics: State Advocacy Federal Advocacy Grassroots
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NAIFA Opposes Bill that Could Weaken State Regulation of Insurance
On Sept 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1418, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020. The bill repeals specific parts of the McCarran-Ferguson Act that exempt insurance businesses from most federal regulation.
Topics: Federal Advocacy Congress Opposed Legislation
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Voter Registration Deadlines and Early Voting are Coming
November is just two months away and with it comes two things: First, the relief that of knowing that 2020 is moving into the rearview mirror. The second, and perhaps most important, is Election Day and the checklist of things we have to do before we can cast our ballots.
