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NAIFA CEO: NAIFA's Advocacy Is Ready for New Administration and Congress

By Kevin Mayeux on 11/6/24 2:02 PM

The campaigns are done, the voting is over, and the results are becoming clear. Donald Trump will return to the White House as the 47^th President of the United States. Republicans will also control the Senate with at least 52 seats. Races determining which party controls the House of Representatives have yet to be decided (and may not be for some time).

We are proud of NAIFA alumni who fared well yesterday. Austin Scott (R-GA), Brad Schneider (D-IL), and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) were re-elected to the House of Representatives. Montana Insurance & Securities Commissioner Troy Downing (R-MT) is a newly elected first-term Representative. Former NAIFA members in the Senate, Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), were not on the ballot this cycle and continue to serve in the upper house. As past members of our association, all of these lawmakers understand our industry and the great work NAIFA members do.

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Each NAIFA Chapter Should Submit a State Issues Survey by Sept. 27

By Bianca Alonso Weiss on 9/4/24 4:25 PM

As the NAIFA Government Relations Team prepares for another dynamic legislative season, we want to hear from you! We are asking our state chapters to complete the annual NAIFA Government Relations State Issues Survey to help us grasp national trends, prepare impactful policy materials, and align advocacy efforts effectively – thus continuing to advocate for Main Street USA.

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Local Advocacy in Los Angeles Makes a Big Impact

By NAIFA on 2/7/24 12:50 PM

Lawmakers in California, and particularly in the city of Los Angeles, know the importance of life insurance and understand the critical work financial professionals do. NAIFA-Los Angeles has been key to their education. For the past 20 consecutive years, NAIFA-Los Angeles members, including the chapter’s Past President Gilbert Mares, LUTCF, Grassroots Chair Jose Rodriguez, and President Alvin Parra, have worked with Los Angeles Mayors and members of the City Council to have September proclaimed Life Insurance Awareness Month. They have also been instrumental in getting similar proclamations issued by the state Senate and the County of Los Angeles.

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It's Not too Late to Encourage In-District Meeting Participation

By NAIFA on 7/26/23 3:40 PM

In-District meetings during the August Congressional Recess provide an opportunity for NAIFA's grassroots advocates to influence policy in a more casual setting than Washington, D.C. They allow us to build relationships with lawmakers and amplify our advocacy message. Our goal is for NAIFA members to schedule more than 300 meetings with lawmakers in their home districts during the August recess. As NAIFA leaders, please encourage the members in your state to cooperate.

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In-District Meetings are Right Around the Corner

By NAIFA on 7/12/23 12:28 PM

The August Congressional Recess offers a great opportunity for NAIFA's grassroots advocates to influence policy. In-district meetings build on the momentum we created at Congressional Conference in May. They allow us to build relationships with lawmakers and amplify our advocacy message. Our goal is for NAIFA members to schedule more than 300 meetings with lawmakers in their home districts during the August recess. Be a part of something big and add your voice on behalf of your business, colleagues, clients, and community.

NAIFA Report Presents the State of Advocacy

By NAIFA on 2/15/23 5:46 PM

NAIFA's State of Advocacy report details NAIFA's federal, state, and interstate advocacy efforts in 2022 in facts and figures. It also runs down the major policy issues impacting agents and advisors as well as the Main Street consumers they serve.

NAIFA's State of Advocacy provides a snapshot of how NAIFA and NAIFA members are making a difference and influencing the decisions that affect Americans' financial security. Share the report with NAIFA members, prospective members, and anyone interested in NAIFA's advocacy success.

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Is Your State Holding a Legislative Day?

By NAIFA on 2/15/23 5:28 PM

NAIFA state chapters are making a difference with legislators and regulators in states across the country. Many are holding state legislative days early this year. We want to let everyone know about the great work you are doing. Let's get NAIFA members and prospective members excited about state advocacy!

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State Senate Hearing on LTC Features Testimony of NAIFA-WA's Chris Bor

By NAIFA on 12/8/22 6:03 PM

Chris Bor, LUTCF, CLU, ChFC, a loyal NAIFA member since 1998 and Immediate Past President of NAIFA-WA, testified at a hearing of the Washington State Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee on the use of life insurance, annuities, and policy riders in long-term care planning. He gave an overview of a wide variety of LTC planning options and discussed the value of agents and advisors to consumers. Bor also serves as Vice-Chair of NAIFA's National Membership Committee.

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Reminder! NAIFA Now Provides State Bill Tracking

By NAIFA on 2/4/21 7:55 PM

NAIFA partners with one of the best state legislative tracking services in the country and is now able to offer each state a customized bill tracker (see, for example, NAIFA's bill tracker for New York State). States can either link to the bill tracking site by copying and pasting a web link or by embedding the tracker into their website using html code.

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NAIFA CEO: NAIFA's Advocacy Is Ready for New Administration and Congress

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Each NAIFA Chapter Should Submit a State Issues Survey by Sept. 27

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Local Advocacy in Los Angeles Makes a Big Impact

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It's Not too Late to Encourage In-District Meeting Participation

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In-District Meetings are Right Around the Corner

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NAIFA Report Presents the State of Advocacy

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Is Your State Holding a Legislative Day?

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State Senate Hearing on LTC Features Testimony of NAIFA-WA's Chris Bor

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