Leaders Blog

We’re pleased to share that NAIFA’s newly redesigned homepage is now live at belong.naifa.org. This update is the first step in a broader effort to strengthen how we communicate NAIFA’s value proposition. The new design offers a clearer, more compelling homepage narrative that showcases our leadership in advocacy, professional education and financial literacy—helping members and prospective members quickly grasp who we are and why NAIFA matters. Note the navigation has not changed, so the user experience remains the same throughout the entire site.

This homepage refresh is part of a phased redesign initiative being rolled out this year by our communications, membership and IT teams. As we continue improving the site experience and focus efforts on content aimed at leaders, we will seek your input on those pages as well as the potential need to refresh or redesign the chapter sites that are managed by NAIFA. More to come on that in the months ahead.

We’d love to hear your feedback on the new homepage. Your insights will help us continue enhancing NAIFA’s digital storytelling and engagement. Thank you for your continued leadership and support.

Corey G. Mathews, CAE, Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services
Brian Horn, Vice President, Technology & Operations
Sheila Owens, Vice President, Communications & Marketing

Each May, Life Happens creates and coordinates the Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) campaign, as disability insurance is arguably the most misunderstood of all major insurances. However, it doesn't have to be. May is the time to come together to do something about the enormous gap that exists between Americans' need for disability insurance and the actual coverage they have. 

NAIFA members are invited to the Q2 State of NAIFA webinar at 12 pm Eastern, April 24, 2025. Hear updates on NAIFA's advocacy efforts, professional development programs and other membership activities designed to enhance your professional growth. Every NAIFA leader should tune in.

We’ve reached the pinnacle of IFAPAC Madness 2025! The Tournament Championship is here, and it’s a heavyweight clash: Nebraska vs. Texas, battling it out from today, Wednesday, April 16^th, through Friday, April 18^th, at 11:59 PM ET. These two chapters have fought their way to the top, and now they’re vying for the Grand Champion title—and accolades at the Congressional Conference in May. It’s time to rally behind them for an epic finale!

NAIFA’s Mentor Loop Program is an exclusive initiative designed to help professionals like you connect, learn and grow through meaningful mentorship relationships. Whether you’re an emerging leader looking for guidance or an experienced professional eager to give back, this program provides a structured yet flexible platform to foster valuable career development.

By joining Mentor Loop, you’ll gain:

Take advantage of our quarter two leadership training opportunities! During the second quarter of the year, we have one chance to become professionally certified and one deep dive training for our Chapter Leaders.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - updated Candidate Selection Group (CSG) information and Administrative Fund uses!

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Connelly v. United States has significantly altered the landscape of buy-sell planning for business owners facing potential estate tax exposure. As a result, financial professionals must now navigate new complexities in business valuation and the use of life insurance in these agreements. This landmark ruling presents both challenges and opportunities to reimagine how buy-sell structures are designed and implemented.

NAIFA is excited to invite you to participate in our Blueprint Chapter Leadership Training — a transformative experience designed to empower current and future leaders. This dynamic program includes:

Leaders, we’re in the homestretch of IFAPAC Madness 2025, and it’s about to get wild! The tournament clock runs out next Friday, April 18th, at 11:59 PM ET, but hold onto your hats—Round 7, aka Championship Week, flips the script from the past six rounds. This isn’t your average finale; it’s a double-elimination showdown packed with drama, strategy, and a shot at glory!