NAIFA-WI members Kris Alfheim and Sherri Mitchell and lobbyist George Ermert attended a bill-signing ceremony with Governor Tony Evers for legislation requiring high school students to complete a personal finance course prior to graduation.
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NAIFA-WI Sees Financial Literacy Bill Signed Into Law
By NAIFA on 12/8/23 3:35 PM
Topics: Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy Financial Literacy Wisconsin
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California Insurance Department FAQ Aims to Clear Up Confusion About LTCi Program Study
By NAIFA on 8/18/23 3:03 PM
California has not at this time established a publicly funded state-run long-term care insurance program or set deadlines for employees in the state to opt out. The state established a Task Force to study the possibility of such a program and make recommendations, and that study is ongoing. The California Department of Insurance has issued a revised Frequently Asked Questions Document to clear up some common misconceptions. Among topics covered by the FAQ are:
Topics: Long-Term Care Insurance State Advocacy Limited & Extended Care Planning Center California
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Happy Birthday to IFAPAC
By NAIFA on 8/18/23 8:54 AM
On August 18, 1966, NAIFA formed the Insurance and Financial Advisors Political Action Committee (IFAPAC) as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Then known as LUPAC, it was created "to engage in voter registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns, compile voting records of individual members of Congress, and implement nonpartisan courses designed to stimulate citizen involvement in politics," according to NAIFA's magazine at the time. The PAC also solicited "contributions to aid selected Congressional candidates," the publication said.
Topics: State Advocacy Federal Advocacy IFAPAC
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Take Me Out to the Advocacy Opportunity
By NAIFA on 8/11/23 3:54 PM
When we think of the In-District Meetings NAIFA promotes each August, we usually think of get-togethers at district offices with federal lawmakers or their staff. But really, they can take all shapes and forms.
Topics: State Advocacy Financial Literacy
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NAIFA-NE Promotes Life Insurance Awareness With Governor Pillen
By NAIFA on 8/8/23 9:07 AM
NAIFA's Nebraska chapter has been a strong advocate for the life insurance industry, working with state officials to proclaim September Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) in the state. Their efforts were successful and several members of the association were on hand at the ceremony when Governor Jim Pillen issued the proclamation.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Life Insurance Awareness Month State Advocacy Nebraska
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NAIFA Celebrates Independence
By NAIFA on 7/4/23 9:00 AM
The Fourth of July, naturally, celebrates our nation’s independence declared in 1776, won through the struggle and sacrifice of the American Revolution, and maintained by generations of Americans throughout the history of the United States. NAIFA joins in this celebration of our country and the freedoms we all enjoy.
Topics: State Advocacy Federal Advocacy
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Kansas Strengthens Protections for Annuity Consumers
By NAIFA & ACLI on 6/27/23 4:55 PM
WASHINGTON – American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO Susan Neely and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)-Kansas Chapter President Brad Noller issued the following joint statement on the best interest annuity rule adopted recently by the Kansas Insurance Department:
Topics: Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy Annuity Best Interest Kansas
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NAIFA and ACLI Work Together to Get State Advocacy Wins
By NAIFA on 6/20/23 4:58 PM
NAIFA and the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) often work together to advocate for the industry, producers, and consumers in every part of the country. Their enduring cooperation and partnership take on great significance at the state level, where NAIFA is the only advocacy association of agents and advisors with a strong grassroots influence in all 50 state capitals.
Topics: State Advocacy Interstate Advocacy Advocacy Partnerships Annuity Best Interest NAIC
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May Brings Financial Literacy Wins!
By NAIFA on 6/2/23 12:10 PM
NAIFA is celebrating major legislative victories in Alabama, Indiana, Montana, and Minnesota. In the month of May, these four states have passed legislation that will mandate the completion of a semester-long personal finance course to successfully fulfill high school graduation requirements. There are now 23 total states that have similar measures.
Topics: State Advocacy Financial Literacy Alabama Promoting Financial Security Indiana Minnesota Montana
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Florida Governor Signs Enhanced Protections For Annuity Consumers Into Law
By NAIFA & ACLI on 5/26/23 4:30 PM
ACLI President and CEO Susan Neely and NAIFA-Florida President Jeff Chernoff issued the following joint statement on legislation signed into law in Florida that strengthens protections for annuity consumers: