Leaders Blog

NAIFA’s Medicare Collective will host "Navigating Disruption and Market Contraction in Medicare Business in 2026 and Beyond" as part of Medicare Collective Impact Day on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Eastern. This free live virtual event for both NAIFA members and nonmembers brings together professionals who work directly in the Medicare market to discuss the real challenges that financial professionals are facing as the landscape continues to change.

The NAIFA Certified Leadership Board designation is awarded to NAIFA Chapters upon completion of a live presentation of NAIFA’s 90-minute training program entitled “Empowering Chapter Leaders” by the President, President-Elect, and at least 80% of the Chapter’s Board.

Back by popular demand, Corey Mathews, Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services, will be conducting our Q1 training webinar! Corey will present, “Building a Successful Membership Program,” on February 26 @ 4 p.m. Eastern. After the webinar, resources will be posted in the Chapter Playbook for Chapters to reference.

You're invited to participate in NAIFA’s Blueprint Chapter Leadership Training, designed to equip our Chapter leaders with the tools, strategies and support needed to lead with purpose and confidence. Whether you’re new to your role or a seasoned leader, the program provides a comprehensive roadmap for successful Chapter management, member engagement and impactful programming. This dynamic program includes:

Chapter Staff and Chapter Leaders from across NAIFA Nation met on January 8th, for the January Chapter Leaders Webinar. Attendees were able to hear the latest NAIFA updates and announcements! This month's Chapter Leaders Webinar featured:

NAIFA-Minnesota was recently spotted for coming together for the Feed My Starving Children Meal Packing Social on December 11th. Volunteers joined with other groups packed and incredible 206 boxes, providing 44,496 meals - enough to feed 122 children every day for an entire year!

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - updated PAC materials! Updates include FAQs on Administrative Fees, as well as a summary on the structure of NAIFA's PACs and State Chapter PAC filings.

Save the date for our next deep-dive Quarterly Leaders Training on February 19 at 4 p.m. Eastern! Have a topic in mind? Let us know by emailing leadership@naifa.org!

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - the 2026 Chapter Services Team Calendar! Calendar includes reporting dates, Chapter Leaders Webinars, quarterly Certified Leadership Board training, quarterly training opportunities and Chapter Executive Directors meetings.

NAIFA-Memphis was recently spotted for holding their 2026 Strategic Planning Meeting, outlining plans for consistent member engagement throughout the year. The Board committed to hosting an event every month. These events will include Member Meetings, Virtual Sales Ideas, and Social Events, with a Board member assigned to lead each month!