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NAIFA-CO Shows Advocacy Influence Throughout an Intense Legislative Session

By NAIFA on 6/18/21, 3:46 PM

The First Regular Session of Colorado’s 73rd General Assembly ended Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The legislature introduced 627 pieces of legislation and 80% of those introduced bills passed and will be up for action by the Governor.

NAIFA-CO was very busy this session beginning with hosting a virtual Lobby Day for legislators featuring Securities Commissioner Tung Chang and the Division of Insurance, Deputy Director Kate Harris. NAIFA-CO finished out the legislative session testifying and advocating on numerous bills. In total, NAIFA monitored and actively worked on 24 pieces of legislation.

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Members of Congress Praise NAIFA Advocates at Virtual Congressional Conference

By NAIFA on 5/28/21, 10:34 AM

NAIFA’s Virtual Congressional Conference, May 25-26, was an overwhelming success, with more than 1,300 registered participants. These insurance and financial advisors received advocacy training, benefited from policy briefings, and heard words of encouragement from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Reps. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) and Darin LaHood (R-IL), as well as NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux and American Council of Life Insurers President and CEO Susan Neely.

NAIFA President Michel: It's Not Too Late to Register for Congressional Conference

By NAIFA on 5/23/21, 3:30 PM

NAIFA President Tom Michel, LACP, is a political advocacy rock star! He's met with more than 100 legislators in his career and had an impact on policy decisions vital to his business, the insurance and financial services industry, and the consumers who depend on financial professionals. He understands the power of the Congressional Conference, his favorite NAIFA event of the year, and extends his personal invitation for all insurance and financial advisors to attend this year's virtual event.

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State Advocacy in Action: NAIFA-OR Legislative Event a Success

By NAIFA on 5/13/21, 2:42 PM

NAIFA’s Oregon chapter has not missed a beat when it comes to fulfilling its political advocacy mission. NAIFA-OR’s most recent legislative update was a 100% virtual event attended by approximately 20% of NAIFA members in the state. It also attracted the attention of policymakers. State Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Canby) was among those who participated in the event.

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NAIFA-NC Holds Virtual Advocacy Day

By NAIFA on 4/27/21, 4:53 PM

NAIFA’s North Carolina chapter (NAIFA-NC) held a virtual Advocacy Day, Monday, April 26. Insurance and financial professionals who attended benefited from an update on state legislative and regulatory activity by NAIFA-NC lobbyists Michelle Frazier and David Ferrell.

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NAIFA State Advocacy in Action: Montana Rate-Setting Law Signed

By NAIFA on 4/22/21, 8:42 AM

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation that revises state non-discrimination laws to allow insurers to consider insured individuals’ gender and marital status when setting rates for insurance premiums. NAIFA’s Montana chapter worked with state Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing to craft and promote the legislation. NAIFA-MT members testified on its behalf at hearings in the state. The commissioner cited research by NAIFA-MT in his press release on the legislation.

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NAIFA Invites All Financial Services Professionals to Attend Virtual Congressional Fly-In May 25-26

By NAIFA on 4/14/21, 1:58 PM

NAIFA’s Congressional Congress, May 25-26, will be a virtual event featuring targeted advocacy training with briefings on legislative issues that affect members’ businesses, best practices for conducting congressional meetings, and tips for developing impactful long-term relationships with legislators.

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Nebraska Law Enhances Protections for Annuity Consumers

By NAIFA on 4/8/21, 11:23 AM

Legislation signed into law today by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts provides citizens throughout the Cornhusker state with enhanced consumer protections when buying annuities. Strongly supported by Nebraska Director of Insurance Bruce Ramge and championed in the Nebraska Legislature by State Senator Matt Williams, the new law closely tracks the ‘best interest of consumer enhancements’ in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. It also aligns with the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest.

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NAIFA-CA's Virtual Day on the Hill Is a Success

By NAIFA on 4/6/21, 9:00 AM

NAIFA-California held their annual Day on the Hill as a virtual event over several days in late March. Attendees received legislative and regulatory updates and heard from speakers who shared insights about building relationships with lawmakers and being an effective political advocate.

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NAIFA-Iowa Holds Day on the Hill

By NAIFA on 3/27/21, 4:42 PM

State advocacy is among part of NAIFA's critical mission to ensure policymakers in every state capital understand the important role of insurance and financial professionals in providing financial security and prosperity to families and small business in communities across the United States.

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NAIFA-CO Shows Advocacy Influence Throughout an Intense Legislative Session

Topics: State Advocacy Colorado Grassroots

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Members of Congress Praise NAIFA Advocates at Virtual Congressional Conference

Topics: Federal Advocacy Grassroots Congressional Conference

NAIFA President Michel: It's Not Too Late to Register for Congressional Conference

Topics: Federal Advocacy Grassroots Congressional Conference

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State Advocacy in Action: NAIFA-OR Legislative Event a Success

Topics: State Advocacy Grassroots Legislative Day Oregon

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NAIFA-NC Holds Virtual Advocacy Day

Topics: State Advocacy Grassroots Legislative Day North Carolina

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NAIFA State Advocacy in Action: Montana Rate-Setting Law Signed

Topics: State Advocacy Grassroots Montana Underwriting & Risk Classification

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NAIFA Invites All Financial Services Professionals to Attend Virtual Congressional Fly-In May 25-26

Topics: Federal Advocacy Grassroots Congressional Conference

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Nebraska Law Enhances Protections for Annuity Consumers

Topics: State Advocacy Standard of Care & Consumer Protection Grassroots Annuity Best Interest Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Nebraska

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NAIFA-CA's Virtual Day on the Hill Is a Success

Topics: State Advocacy Grassroots California Legislative Day

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NAIFA-Iowa Holds Day on the Hill

Topics: State Advocacy Grassroots Iowa Legislative Day

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