Leaders Blog

We are calling for nominations for the 2026 Kenneth Black, Jr. Leadership Award. If you know someone who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities and has made a significant contribution toward fulfilling the core values of relationships, education, and ethics, please nominate this individual for the Kenneth Black, Jr. Leadership Award. The recipient will be chosen by a selection panel in November. Note that all recipients must be members of NAIFA and current national Board members are not eligible.

Strong Chapters start with strong leaders. Join us on September 17 for NAIFA's Empowering Chapter Leaders training and earn your designation as a NAIFA Certified Leadership Board.

The right mentor can help you gain confidence, expand your network and reach your professional goals. Whether you're looking for guidance or ready to share your experience, NAIFA's mentorship program makes it easy to build meaningful mentoring relationships with fellow members.

Protectors, Powered by NAIFA is an extraordinary new professional learning opportunity for the producers, carriers, wholesalers, capital, and platforms shaping the future of income and financial security. Focusing on life and annuity solutions, the event will be at the Venetian in Las Vegas November 9 through 11.

NAIFA has created a toolkit of resources to help chapter leaders encourage members to attend and take advantage of the Protectors Pass, which provides complimentary admission to Protectors, Powered by NAIFA. The toolkit includes professionally designed social media graphics, customizable social media text, and sample email messaging. Please spread the word about Protectors.

NAIFA’s Chapter Playbook is the go-to resource for Chapter leaders and staff looking to operate more effectively, engage members, and deliver a stronger member experience. Join Corey Mathews, NAIFA’s Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services, on August 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern for a guided tour of this powerful resource and learn how to leverage its tools, templates, and best practices to support your Chapter’s success.

Great leadership can transform careers, strengthen organizations, and inspire people to accomplish more than they believed possible. The August edition of NAIFA Live will bring together experienced leaders to share the lessons they have earned while navigating challenges, embracing change, and helping others succeed.

Strong Chapters start with strong leaders. Join us on September 17 for NAIFA's Empowering Chapter Leaders training and earn your designation as a NAIFA Certified Leadership Board.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week, new PAC resources! These new resources help explain the importance of NAIFA’s PACs to NAIFA’s advocacy efforts and their role in helping you advocate for your profession and clients when making a PAC ask.

NAIFA’s Chapter Playbook is the go-to resource for Chapter leaders and staff looking to operate more effectively, engage members, and deliver a stronger member experience. Join Corey Mathews, NAIFA’s Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services, on August 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern for a guided tour of this powerful resource and learn how to leverage its tools, templates, and best practices to support your Chapter’s success.

Chapter Staff and Chapter Leaders from across NAIFA Nation met on July 9th, for the July Chapter Leaders Webinar. Attendees were able to hear the latest NAIFA updates and announcements! This month's Chapter Leaders Webinar featured: