After a little hiatus due to our virtual Day at the Capitol event earlier this year and the 87th legislative session kicking into high gear, the Quarterly Lobbyist Update series is back! This session was unlike any other due to the impacts of COVID-19 and an unpredictable winter storm (just to name a few), and it certainly was not boring.
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Quarterly Lobbyist Updates Are Back!
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Texas Legislature Passes NAIC Model for Annuity Transactions
NAIFA-Texas has been hard at work ensuring that the Texas legislature adopts the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) model for a “Best Interest” standard for annuity products this legislative session. Partnering with Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers (TAHLI), we have met with multiple offices and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and support from those within the Texas Capitol. State Rep. Tom Oliverson, M.D. (R-Cypress), chair of the Texas House Insurance Committee is the bill's author.
On March 23, 2021, Jason Talley, NAIFA-Texas Past President, represented NAIFA-Texas by testifying in support of HB 1777 before the Texas House Insurance Committee. This bill passed unanimously out of committee and passed in the Texas House 144-1. Once it reached the Texas Senate, it was referred to the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce. Due to a time constraint before the first bill filing deadline of the session in early March, there was no Senate companion bill nor a Senate author. NAIFA-Texas and TALHI were able to get Chairman Kelly Hancock (R-Fort Worth) to carry this bill in his own committee. On May 13, 2021, this bill was heard in a formal hearing where NAIFA-Texas submitted written testimony in support. There was no opposition.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy
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Clock is Ticking - Congressional Conference Is Around the Corner!
Less than a week until the 2021 (virtual) Congressional Conference! This year's event is FREE for both members and non-members.
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NAIFA-TX Legislative Update
As of today, there at 18 days until the last day of the 87th legislative session here in Austin, TX-- or "Sine Die."
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(Virtual) Congressional Conference 2021
We are exactly two weeks away from the 2021 (virtual) Congressional Conference! This year's event is FREE for both members and non-members. Need some reasons to register? See what NAIFA-Texas President Danny O'Connell has to say below!
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NAIFA Four Under 40 Winner Demko Featured in Best's Review Article
NAIFA-Texas member Rick Demko is life insurance expert with Centric Advisors who holds the LACP certification, served as President of NAIFA Houston, won NAIFA's Four Under 40 Award, and recently shared his insights on COVID-19's impact on life insurance underwriting with Best's Review magazine. Talk about differentiating yourself! #NAIFAproud https://hubs.li/H0MH_820
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NAIFA Amarillo Luncheon - May 11, 2021
In honor of Disability Insurance Awareness Month (#DIAM), join NAIFA Amarillo for a luncheon featuring guest speaker and NAIFA-Dallas member, Mike Evans on May 11th! Mike has over 40 years of experience in the life and health industry and is currently Brokerage Sales Manager at The DI Center. A native of Lubbock, Texas and graduate of Texas Tech University, Mike began his DI specialization in 1987 when he opened Paul Revere’s West Texas Brokerage Office. Click here to register!
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NAIFA Fort Worth Golf Tournament
Join NAIFA Fort Worth for a golf tournament benefitting Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Tarrant County on Monday, May 24th from 8 AM-1PM! This event is open to members and non-members, so grab your colleagues and indulge in a day of golf, networking, and more at Hawks Creek Golf Club. Click here for more information and registration.
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May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month
The following post was written by Dr. Rodney Mogen, DBA, Founder of SolveUrPuzzles and NAIFA-Texas Secretary Treasurer. To view additional information from Life Happens about Disability Insurance Awareness Month, please click here.
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM). What does disability awareness mean to you? Awareness might mean different things to different people. As an adviser, disability insurance is not often talked about. When compared to life insurance, or even long-term care, individual disability insurance and subsequent products are not discussed or presented to clients as much as they should. Awareness comes in three parts: educating ourselves, educating our clients, and being able to understand the companies and their languages.
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