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Recent NAIFA Headlines

July 8, 2010: NAIFA Names Adam Sachs Young Advisor Team Leader of the Year
June 24, 2010: NAIFA Applauds House, Senate Conferees on Approach to Standard of Care Issue
June 22, 2010: Four Advisors Receive "Four Under Forty" Award
May 21, 2010: NAIFA Applauds Senate on Objective Approach to Fiduciary Issue
May 20, 2010: NAIFA Opposes Stranger-Originated Annuities in Testimony Before NAIC
May 19, 2010: Sheila Owens Joins NAIFA as Vice President of Communications and Marketing
May 17, 2010: NAIFA and Industry Groups Comment to HHS on Medial Loss Ratios
May 14, 2010: Wisconsin Enacts Strong Legislation Protecting Seniors From Fraud, Abuse
May 12, 2010: NAIFA Responds to Questions, Reaffirms Support for Senate Bill Provision on Fiduciary Duty
May 10, 2010: NAIFA and Industry Groups Comment on HHS Interim Final Rule on Web Portal for Consumers
April 28, 2010: NAIFA Adopts Policy Opposing Stranger-Originated Annuities
April 27, 2010: Michael Keenan to be Awarded the Insurance Industry’s Highest Honor
April 21, 2010: NAIFA Supports NAIC’S New Annuity Rule
April 9, 2010: NAIFA Applauds NAIC IQ Study on Insurance
March 31, 2010: NAIFA Names Dr. Susan Waters as CEO
March 25, 2010: NAIFA 2010 to Emphasize Education, Networking, Advocacy
March 22, 2010: NAIFA President Comments on Passage of Health Care Bill
March 3, 2010: NAIFA Applauds House Passage of Agent Licensing Reform Bill
February 22, 2010: NAIFA President Responds to New York Times’ Report on Standards of Care
February 2, 2010: NAIFA Partners With Simplified Training Solutions to Offer HIPAA Privacy and Security Tools and Training
February 1, 2010: Life Insurance Industry Reacts to President's 2011 Budget Proposal
January 21, 2010: NAIFA Exceeds Scholarship Program Goal
January 19, 2010: Insurance Industry Helps Haiti Relief Effort
December 22, 2009: Dr. Susan Waters Named NAIFA’s Acting CEO
December 10, 2009: NAIFA's Bill Anderson Re-Elected as Vice President of NIPR
December 2, 2009: NAIFA Supports Creating Federal Insurance Office of Information
November 23, 2009: NAIFA Comments on Senate Vote to Proceed on H.R. 3590: Prepares to Roll Up Its Sleeves
November 18, 2009: New York Legislature Approves Strong Bill to Protect Seniors, Deter Stoli
November 6, 2009: NAIFA Comments on House Passage of Healthcare Reform Bill
October 22, 2009: NAIFA Comments on Bill to Create Consumer Financial Protection Agency
October 14, 2009: Corporate-Owned Life Insurance: Helping U.S. Workers With Jobs & Benefits
October 1, 2009: Congressional Resolutions Make September National Life Insurance Awareness Month
October 1, 2009: NAIFA Comments on Proposed Investment Advice Rules Legislation
September 24, 2009: NAIFA 2009 Convention and Career Conference a “Brilliant” Success
September 10, 2009: Dr. Jan Swaney to Present On Wellness at the Association of Health Insurance Advisors Annual Luncheon
September 9, 2009: NAIFA’s Expanded Convention & Career Conference Starts Saturday in Orlando
August 26, 2009: NAIFA and AHIA Recognize the Legacy and Contributions of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
August 24, 2009: LIVE Webinar Announced – Health Insurance Producers Discuss Current State of Federal Healthcare Reform
July 23, 2009: NAIFA Applauds Administration Proposal to Create Office of National Insurance
July 15, 2009: Health Insurance Agent & Broker Alliance Hosts 1,000+ Strong Joint Capitol Hill Fly-In
July 13, 2009: NAIFA Announces the New NAIFA Preferred Provider Wireless Center
July 13, 2009: NAIFA Joins With Eliminate ID Theft to Provide ID Protection to Members
July 9, 2009: Health Insurance Agent & Broker Alliance Host Legislative Fly-In Next Week
June 24, 2009: NAIFA President Cliff Wilson Appears Before Congress to Discuss Consumer Financial Products Regulation
June 9, 2009: Producer Groups Join Forces On Health Care Reform Legislative Fly-In
June 3, 2009: Strong Anti-STOLI Legislation Advances In Three States
May 21, 2009: NAIFA Applauds Re-Introduction of NARAB II Legislation
May 5, 2009: NAIFA Expands Health Advocacy and Refines Health Reform Policy
April 29, 2009: Senate Special Committee on Aging Holds Hearing on Life Settlements: NAIFA Submits Statement
April 22, 2009: Producer Groups Urge Congress Not To Rush Health Care Reform
April 21, 2009: Allianz Provides NAIFA Membership as a Producer Perk
April 20, 2009: AHIA Opposes Public Health Plan
April 15, 2009: Larry Lambert to be Awarded the Insurance Industry’s Highest Honor
April 2, 2009: NAIFA Supports Introduction of National Insurance Consumer Protection Act
April 1, 2009: AHIA Endorses Long-Term Care Bill
March 19, 2009: H.B. 2854 Would Punish Financially-Prudent Oregon Families
March 17, 2009: Life & Health Agent/Advisors Visit Capitol Hill
March 9, 2009: NAIFA to Offer Potential Scholarship Program
February 24, 2009: NAIFA Launches the NAIFA Sales System to Help Producers Reach “The Next Level”
February 12, 2009: Agents Celebrate American Heart Month and Disease Prevention Funding in Stimulus
January 6, 2009: Paul Wessel Joins NAIFA as VP, Finance & Facilities
Dec. 17, 2008: NAIFA Disappointed by SEC Reclassifying Indexed Annuities as Securities
Nov. 5, 2008: AHIA Advisors Eager to Work with New Administration and Congress
Nov. 4, 2008: NAIFA’s Bill Anderson Elected Vice President of NIPR
Oct. 31, 2008: NAIFA Mourns Loss of Thomas Wolff
Oct. 21, 2008: November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
Oct. 3, 2008: NAIFA and AALU Comment on California STOLI Bill Veto
Sept. 22, 2008: NAIFA Collaborates in Unprecedented Partnership
Sept. 22, 2008: House Passes Legislation to Streamline Agent Licensing
Sept. 19, 2008: When Wall Street News Causes Main Street Angst, Agents and Advisors Become Vital Resources
Sept. 17, 2008: Agents Support Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries
Sept. 17, 2008: NAIFA National Council Elects Officers, Trustees to Board
Sept. 17, 2008: AHIA Announces Slate of 2008 Officers
Sept. 10, 2008: NAIFA Votes to Conditionally Support the Concept of an Optional Federal Charter
Sept. 10, 2008: NAIFA Launches Professional Training Series
Sept. 9, 2008: NAIFA Partners with LIMRA to Offer Market Awareness Seminar Series
Sept. 8, 2008: NAIFA and MDRT Partner to Provide Quality Speakers to NAIFA State and Local Associations
Sept. 6, 2008: NAIFA Annual Meeting to Address Crucial Legislative Issue
Aug. 28, 2008: NAIFA Promotes MDRT/GAMA Mentoring Program
Aug. 26, 2008: Allstate Proudly Launches New, Online Program Simplifying NAIFA Membership
Aug. 21, 2008: NAIFA Board Votes to Oppose SEC Proposal on Indexed Annuities
July 29, 2008: U.S. Senate Committee Hears Testimony on the State of the Insurance Industry
July 14, 2008: NAIFA Graphic Designer Ellen Errico Wins Pair of APEX Awards
July 11, 2008: NAIFA Unleashes Communications Corner: New Benefit to Assist Members Succeed in Public Outreach Efforts
June 27, 2008: NAIFA and LifeMark Securities Corp. Announce Membership Collaboration
June 26, 2008: NAIFA Applauds South Carolina and Louisiana for Joining the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact
June 20, 2008: NAIFA Launches New Member Benefit: NAIFA Virtual Library
June 20, 2008: AHIA Announces the 2008 Employee Benefits Symposium
June 9, 2008: NAIFA Advances Commitment to Ethics
May 30, 2008: Ohio Legislation Protects Seniors, Helps Preserve Integrity of Life Insurance Market
May 29, 2008: NAIFA Announces Conditions for Recommending Support of the Concept of an Optional Federal Charter for Insurance
May 22, 2008: NAIFA Names Randy Scritchfield Assistant Treasurer
May 21, 2008: NAIFA Board Supports Creating a Federal Office of Insurance Information
May 14, 2008: Value of HSAs for Small Businesses Not Considered During House Hearing
May 14, 2008: Connecticut Legislature Takes an Important Step to Curb STOLI Abuses
May 8, 2008: Oklahoma Legislature Approves Bill to Restrict Stranger-Originated Life Insurance
May 5, 2008: Allan Hancock to Receive Insurance Industry’s Highest Honor
April 29, 2008: NAIFA Calls Kansas STOLI Legislation an Important Step in the Right Direction
April 22, 2008: NAIFA Commends Nebraska for Enacting Law to Protect Seniors
April 18, 2008: IOWA Legislature Approves Bill Protecting Seniors
April 15, 2008: NAIFA Board Recommends Conditional Support for Optional Federal Charter – Based on Member Approval
April 14, 2008: NAIFA Comments on Dateline NBC Story on Indexed Annuity Sales to Seniors
March 18, 2008: NAIFA Applauds Indiana on STOLI Legislation
March 18, 2008: NAIFA Applauds New West Virginia Law to Protect Seniors
March 13, 2008: NAIFA Welcomes Introduction of Interstate Insurance Agent Licensing Bill
March 12, 2008: NAIFA Members Offered Discount to Attend NAILBA FOCUS Conference
March 1, 2008: AALU and NAIFA Executives Meet to Further Collaboration
February 14, 2008: NAIFA Leaders, ACLI Discuss Common Interests
February 14, 2008: Diane Powers Joins NAIFA as VP, Professional Development
February 7, 2008: NAIFA Selects Lorri Ragan as Assistant VP of Communications
February 6, 2008: NAIFA Welcomes NAILBA to Leadership Meeting in Falls Church
January 30, 2008: Leaders from NAIFA and NAIC Meet in Kansas City to Discuss Industry Issues
January 14, 2008: NAIFA Selects Lee Allen to Lead Communications and Marketing Efforts
January 2, 2008: NAIFA Response to December 2007 National Underwriter Article

2007

December 17, 2007: Robust New Partnership to Grow Industry Standard LUTCF and FSS Designations
December 17, 2007: NAIFA and AALU Announce Plans for Increased Political Collaboration
December 6, 2007: NAIFA Launches Partners for Advocacy Program
November 21, 2007: NAIFA Submits Comments to Treasury on Regulatory Reform
November 5, 2007: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Invests in NAIFA Membership Growth
October 30, 2007: NAIFA Submits Written Testimony to the House Financial Service Subcommittee
October 29, 2007: Susan B. Waters Named NAIFA's New Deputy CEO
October 10, 2007: NAIFA Offers DHL's Unique ShipReady™ Product to Members
September 25, 2007: US Congress Passes Resolutions
September 20, 2007: NAIFA Members Vote to Support NAIFA 21 Initiatives
September 20, 2007: NAIFA National Council Elects Officers, Trustees to Board
September 20, 2007: NAIFA Marks Another Successful Day on the Hill
September 13, 2007: Letter to the Editor: In response to the Washington Post article: "Investment Pitches Prey On Elderly"
July 11, 2007: Letter to the Editor: David Woods Responds to a New York Times Article
June 7, 2007: Life Companies, Agents Strongly Support NAIC Vote on Stranger-Originated Life Insurance
June 7, 2007: NAIC Approves Military Sales Model Regulation
April 11, 2007: Richards Wins Life Insurance Industry's Highest Honor
April 4, 2007: NAIFA Teams with DHL Express to Offer Members Savings on Shipping
April 3, 2007: NAIFA, ACLI Support North Dakota Action to Stop STOLI
February 1, 2007: Senate Takes Aim At Mr. Big, Misses Mark: Deferred compensation provision in H.R. 2 would be felt by large segment of workforce

2006

December 14, 2006: Life Companies, Agents, Brokers Strongly Support NAIC Panel Vote on Stranger-Originated Life Insurance
November 28, 2006: Life Companies, Agents, Brokers Call For Action to Halt Speculative Uses of Life Insurance
October 17, 2006: NAIFA Teams with Horsesmouth to Help Advisors Succeed
September 28, 2006: House Introduces "National Insurance Act"
September 28, 2006: Popular Magazine for Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors Goes Digital
September 21, 2006: NAIFA Commends House for Passage of Bill to Protect Military
September 8, 2006: House, Senate Pass "Life Insurance Awareness Month" Resolutions
August 30, 2006: NAIFA National Council Elects Officers, Trustees to Board
August 30, 2006: Benson Named 2006 John Newton Russell Memorial Award Recipient
August 23, 2006: NAIFA's Redesigned Website, Designers Honored
August 21, 2006: NAIFA Member Sends Greetings From Iraq
August 4, 2006: Pension Reform Legislation
- Congress Takes Steps To Enhance Retirement Planning
- Retirement Planning Help More Likely For Workers
- Pension Bill Passes Senate With COLI “Best Practices”
July 25, 2006: NCOIL Adopts Life Insurance Awareness Month Resolution
July 13, 2006: Life Insurance Awareness Month Resolution Introduced in House
June 14, 2006: NAIFA Commends Steps Taken to Protect Military
June 13, 2006: NAIFA Welcomes Opening of Interstate Compact Commission
May 3 , 2006: Woods Expresses Industry Concerns over Stranger Owned Life Insurance at NAIC Hearing
April 28, 2006: Senators Nelson, Chambliss Introduce Resolution Supporting Life Insurance Awareness Month
April 13, 2006: NAIFA, LIFE, ACLI Respond to Wall Street Journal Article
April 6, 2006: NAIFA Commends Senate for Taking Up Insurance Regulation
March 1, 2006: Preparing For Retirement: It's Not Just About Saving
February 24, 2006: NAIFA Board Votes to Support Application of Suitability Protections in Annuity Sales to All
February 22, 2006: Life Companies, Agents Oppose Legislation Facilitating Speculative Uses Of Life Insurance
February 17, 2006: ACLI, NAIFA Launch Initiative to Address Life Insurance Needs of Underserved Communities
January 6, 2006: Industry Announces 2006 Life Insurance Awareness Month

2005

December 15, 2005: NAIFA Encouraged by Congresional Action on Pension Reform

November 1, 2005: Life Insurance Industry Responds To Advisory Panel's Federal Tax Reform Options
Octobet 24, 2005: NAIFA Steps Up Again To Assist Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims
Octobet 19, 2005: Hurricane Katrina Forces NAIFA to Relocate 2006 Convention
October 12, 2005: NAIFA, Copytalk Team Up to Offer Members Valuable Service
September 15, 2005: NAIFA Takes Grassroots Lobbying to a New Level
September 14, 2005: Smith Named 2005 John Newton Russell Memorial Award Recipient
September 14, 2005: NAIFA National Council Elects New Officers and Trustees
September 2, 2005: Support the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
August 31, 2005: NAIFA 2005 Convention and Career Conference in Baltimore
August 1, 2005: U.S. Senate Joins U.S. House of Representatives in Supporting Life Insurance Awareness Month
July 27, 2005: U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Support Life Insurance Awareness Month
July 27, 2005: Senate Finance Approves COLI Reforms in Pension Reform Legislation
June 29, 2005: Pension Protection Act of 2005 Passes House Education & the Workforce Committee
June 23, 2005: NAIFA Provides Comments on Proposed Revisions to Department of Defense Directive 1344.7
June 21, 2005: Resolution Supporting Life Insurance Awareness Month Introduced in U.S. House
June 16, 2005: NAIC Committee Takes Important Step to Curb Investor-Owned Life Insurance
June 14, 2005: NAIFA Applauds NAIC Committee Vote Opposing Term-only Life Insurance Licenses
June 14, 2005: Life Insurance Trade Groups Commend NAIC Decision on Compensation Disclosure
May 5, 2005: NAIFA Applauds Senators' Attempt to Address Threat to Life Insurance
April 20, 2005: NAIFA demonstrated its dedication to the advocacy mission of NAIFA yesterday by encouraging more than 200 of its federation leaders to meet with key members of Congress to discuss issues important to NAIFA members.
April 13, 2005: The American College and NAIFA Partner on New Financial Services Designation