Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager
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September Member Spotlight - Lane Boozer
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 9/1/21 12:19 PM
Topics: #NAIFAProud Members Member Spotlight
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NAIFA-Dallas Hosts Annual Legislative Luncheon
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/30/21 2:07 PM
On August 26, 2021, NAIFA-Dallas hosted several Texas federal and local legislators and their staffers for their annual legislative luncheon! Staff for State Rep. Carl Sherman (HD-109), State Rep. Rhetta Bowers (HD-113), Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30). State Senator Angela Paxton (SD-30) and her District Director joined us as well.
Topics: It Pays to Be a Member State Advocacy Loyal Member
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TDI Announces Guidance for New Annuity Course for Non-Resident Agents
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/25/21 1:23 PM
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued a guidance of the new and revised annuities courses state-licensed agents and non-resident agents will be required to take if they are looking to sell annuities on or after January 1, 2022.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Continuing Education
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TDI Proposes Rule for annuity forms
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/17/21 1:08 PM
On August 16th, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) proposed a rule about the forms an agent must provide to a consumer before or when recommending or selling an annuity. Agents can use the hyperlink above to review the rule and submit comments before September 27, 2021. This rule falls in line with the Texas adoption of NAIC's Best Interest Standard (HB 1777).
Topics: Advocacy State Advocacy
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#TxLege Special Session: Round II
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/12/21 1:13 PM
On Saturday, August 7th, the Texas Legislature gaveled in for the second special session of the interim. Texas Democrats broke quorum for the third time to deny the Texas House from passing any business, including the GOP high-priority elections bill. The issues on the Governor's call do not directly impact insurance agents or financial advisors. NAIFA-Texas does not foresee this changing.
Topics: Advocacy State Advocacy
Changes to Texas Agent Licensing & Certifications
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/9/21 1:05 PM
Did you miss the changes #txlege passed this session in relation to agent licensing and certification? Texas Department of Insurance hosted a webinar discussing what agents should be looking out for! View the recording here.
Topics: Certifications & Designations #NAIFAProud Members
Melinda Hipp: August Member Spotlight
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/5/21 11:45 AM
Topics: #NAIFAProud Members Member Spotlight
Performance + Purpose Is Approaching!
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/4/21 1:37 PM
Two weeks until the 2021 Performance + Purpose Virtual Conference! NAIFA has a packed agenda with keynote speakers, industry leaders, and breakout sessions that is promise to inspire and "redefine the lines." It is not too late to register! Click here to reserve your spot.
Topics: #NAIFAProud Members
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Register for LILI!
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/28/21 9:45 AM
Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills? Are you looking for an outlook that will help you grow as a business owner, thus growing your business? How about developing a stronger, more confident sense of self?
Topics: #NAIFAProud LILI Leadership Future Leaders
Best Interest FAQs Adopted by NAIC
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/27/21 1:59 PM
The Life and Annuities Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commission (NAIC) has adopted FAQs regarding the February 2020 Best Interest Model brought forth and implemented by the committee.