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.
Performance + Purpose Is Approaching!
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/4/21 1:37 PM
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.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities #NAIFAProud NAIC Model Regulation
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NAIFA-Texas Featured in P+P 2021 Speaker Line-Up
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/20/21 1:51 PM
Three NAIFA-Texas leaders are featured as part of the breakout session speaker line up for the virtual Performance + Purpose 2021!
Topics: Sales #NAIFAProud Sales & Marketing
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The WISH Act-- What Is It?
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/14/21 5:17 PM
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) has filed H.R. 4289, the "Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act." The WISH Act would impose a 0.3% payroll tax on workers and 0.3% payroll tax on employers. The monthly benefit would start at $3,6000 and rise with inflation.
Topics: Certifications & Designations Advocacy Long-Term Care #NAIFAProud State Advocacy Federal Advocacy
Texas Department of Insurance Issues Bulletin
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/14/21 12:40 PM
The Texas Department of Insurance has issued a bulletin listing major changes to agent licensing provisions during the 87th Legislature. Those include:
Topics: Certifications & Designations Advocacy #NAIFAProud Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy
Special Session Begins!
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/8/21 10:00 AM
The 87th Texas Legislature is back in the Capitol today to start their first special session of the year. (Yes, that means there are more to come!)
Governor Abbott called the legislature back to Austin to address certain legislative priorities that did failed to pass or were not addressed during the regular session. The call items for what the Texas House and Senate must pass can be found here. Items include banning the teaching of critical race theory in public schools, election and voting protocols, social media censorship, bail reform, and more.
NAIFA-Texas will be monitoring the special session and providing updates to our membership.
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy
July Member Spotlight: Les Littleton, CLU, LUTCF
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/7/21 2:00 PM
July's Member Spotlight is on NAIFA-Texas Past President and NAIFA Pineywoods of East Texas member, Les Littleton, CLU, LUTCF!
Topics: #NAIFAProud Members Member Spotlight
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Performance + Purpose 2021: Redefine the Lines
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/1/21 2:26 PM
The event this year is focused on creating an interactive experience for participants. The conference will include break-out sessions for book signings with speakers, gamification, and TED-talk style sessions to allow attendees to "choose their own adventure" to spice up their Zoom experience and deliver top-notch training to help you expand your book of business.
Topics: #NAIFAProud Networking Continuing Education Professional Development Membership
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NAIFA Austin Kicking Off to Q4!
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/1/21 2:03 PM