Leaders Blog

IFAPAC Madness is back for 2025! The 2024 Madness Campaign was remarkably successful in its efforts to boost contributions to IFAPAC early last year. We saw states large and small rise to the challenge, growing their contribution and contributor totals from the previous year. Are you ready for the Madness? 

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:

Medicare plays a crucial role in retirement planning, yet it remains one of the most complex and often misunderstood aspects of financial security. As clients approach retirement, they face important decisions about their healthcare coverage, making it essential for financial professionals to stay informed.

Chapter Staff and Chapter Leaders from across NAIFA Nation met on February 6th, for the February Chapter Leaders Webinar. Attendees were able to hear the latest NAIFA updates and announcements! This month's Chapter Leaders Webinar featured:

Take advantage of our quarter one leadership training opportunities! You still have two chances to become professionally certified and listen in on a deep dive training for our Chapter Leaders.

NAIFA's Life Happens community created and coordinates Insure Your Love month every February to remind Americans that the basic motivation behind the purchase of life insurance is love.

It’s a time when the industry comes together to share the message that getting life insurance is a simple and affordable way for people to protect the ones they love financially.

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.