Leaders Blog

NAIFA leaders are key to driving our association's grassroots advocacy success. Many of you have been politically involved for years and know the ins and outs of advocacy. You are influential in your chapters and the broader industry. 

NAIFA's grassroots is as important as ever. At the federal level, a new administration and new Congress are shaping policies, including tax reform, that will impact the insurance and financial service industry for decades. It is crucial that our voices are heard.

MissingMoney.com is the official Unclaimed Property website of the National Association of State Treasurers. According to their website, "US State Governments and several Canadian Provinces, through their partnership with the leading, trusted authority in unclaimed property—the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA)—provide this free, safe, and secure site to the public. New properties are added daily, so start your search now and check back often!"

While the Supreme Court on January 23 sided with the federal government in striking down an injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN quickly stepped in with an announcement that the filing requirements remain on hold so long as a second ruling remains in place. Here’s the notice currently posted on FinCEN’s website: 

There is still time to register for the 2025 Q1 State of NAIFA webinar, Thursday, January 23 at 12 noon eastern. Meet new NAIFA President Doug Massey and hear from NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux and Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle.

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

Chapter Staff and Chapter Leaders from across NAIFA Nation met on January 16th, for the first Chapter Leaders Webinar of 2025! Attendees were able to hear the latest NAIFA updates and announcements! This month's Chapter Leaders Webinar featured:

Are you a Financial Security Advocate? If not, register today! In 2025, we have two ways for you to earn your FSA badge. Enroll in our self-paced academy or join one of our six live webinars to be held at 2 p.m. Eastern on the following dates: January 30, March 19, June 25, July 30, September 10 or October 29.

NAIFA- Massachusetts was recently spotted for celebrating members' 50th Anniversaries!

You asked - we delivered! The 2025 NAIFA calendar is now available. The calendar includes NAIFA office closures, committee calls, State Legislative Days, Chapter Leaders Webinars, Blackout dates, etc. 

NAIFA's MentorLoop is designed to foster professional development, enhance skill-building and create a supportive network within our membership. Whether members are looking to mentor someone, or seek guidance themselves, this platform provides a structured framework to facilitate these valuable connections.

Here are a few key features of NAIFA’s MentorLoop: