Warsaw, Indiana, is affectionally known as the “Orthopedic Capital of the World.” Over a century ago, a young chemist started the world’s first orthopedics company in the small Midwestern town. Since then, the industry has ballooned. Today Warsaw, which has a population of just 15,000, hosts numerous companies that focus specifically on designing devices that manage musculoskeletal problems. For employers, this clustering offers the promise of a skilled workforce that understands the industry. Yet it also presents an acute challenge: heated competition for that very labor.
It's Life Insurance Awareness Month!
Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) returns!
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Life Happens Life Insurance Awareness Month
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NAIFA-Texas IFAPAC presents: Man V. Steak
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
5:30 p.m. Central Time
The Big Texan Steak Ranch and Brewery
7701 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79118
What does our NAIFA-Texas Secretary Treasurer Rodney Mogen and the most
iconic steak in Texas have in common? One is 72 ounces and the other is 7' 2"! Show up at the Big Texan Steakhouse Wednesday, September 22nd, to see who's tougher, the Man or the Steak. Click here to view the event flyer!
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Tri-City Sales Forum is Two Weeks Away!
Join us on Tuesday, September 21st and Wednesday, September 22nd when NAIFA Amarillo Area presents the 2021 Tri City Sales Forum! We are happy to welcome three world class speakers, Jim Silbernagel with Real Wealth, Harlan Accola with Fairway Mortgage and Jason Talley with Talley Benefits Insurance Group LLC.
The event of the year! If you are a serious insurance or financial advisor, you MUST attend this wonderful Forum. Our guest speakers are the absolute best. They are well-versed in what they will discuss, and you'll find out WHY they are successful. You will get AT LEAST ONE new idea to help you in your business. Don't miss it! REGISTER HERE
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September Member Spotlight - Lane Boozer
This month we are joined by a familiar face. Lane Boozer currently serves as NAIFA-Dallas President and served as NAIFA-Texas President from 2014-2015. A Denton, Texas native, Lane works for his father's brokerage firm, Don Boozer & Associates. Lane's father is also a NAIFA-Texas Past President!
Since becoming a NAIFA member in 1998, Lane has built an extensive resume of involvement-- from being a LILI graduate, to serving on the NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors, and a long list of committees. In his spare time, Lane gets in touch with his musical side and being a part of his band, Kitty and the Beard. He also enjoys woodworking, barbeque, and countless activities around Denton and the great state of Texas.
Topics: #NAIFAProud Members Member Spotlight
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NAIFA-Dallas Hosts Annual Legislative Luncheon
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
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
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
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
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.
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