On June 8th, NAIFA-Texas members participated in the comeback of our Quarterly Lobbyist Updates. NAIFA-Texas lobbyist, Elizabeth Hadley, delivered a very comprehensive breakdown of bills our association had been working on, as well as, other big ticket priorities (COVID-19 relief, ERCOT reform, health care expansion, broadband expansion, voting integrity, etc.) for Speaker Dade Phelan, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Governor Greg Abbott.
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87th #TxLege By The Numbers
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Legislation & Regulations Leadership Membership
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June is Annuity Awareness Month!
In 2010, the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) designated June as National Annuity Awareness Month (NAAM) to help educate Americans on the important role of annuities as part of a secure retirement savings plan. Annuities can be an integral part of your clients’ long-term retirement planning strategy, providing direction to help them overcome unnecessary risks and important optional benefits that help them to protect their financial future.
During the 87th Legislative Session, NAIFA-Texas played a key role in passing HB 1777. This piece of legislation will require agent and insurers to follow a "Best Interest" standard for annuity products. To act in the best interest of the consumer, the agent is required to satisfy four obligations – the care, disclosure, conflict of interest, and documentation obligations. HB 1777 will harmonize the standard of care for annuities across regulatory platforms.
NAIFA-Texas is very excited this bill passed in time for Annuity Awareness Month. Click here to read more about annuities!
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities #NAIFAProud Leadership Annuity Awareness Month
TLRT Kickoff Event
Mark your calendars for Texas Leaders Roundtable's Kickoff Event on Thursday, October 21, 2021. This will be an in-person event in Houston, Texas!
Topics: #NAIFAProud Networking Grow Your Business Leadership Small Business
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NAIFA-TX & Principal Event - June 16th
Join NAIFA-Texas sponsor, Principal Financial Group, on June 16th as they present a leadership directed virtual discussion panel!
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Grow Your Business Leadership Small Business State Advocacy Member Spotlight
That's a Wrap On The 87th #TxLege!
The 87th Texas Legislative Session is over... for now. This session has been anything but ordinary. However, that did not stop NAIFA-Texas from making our presence known, both inside the Capitol, as well as, virtually. Members- Find out how our legislative priorities stacked up next Tuesday, June 8th at 10 AM as our lobbyist, Elizabeth Hadley, provides a legislative review and an outlook of what is to come! Click here to register for this exclusive member-only virtual event!
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud State Advocacy Member Spotlight
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Brent Hill: June Member Spotlight
This month, our member spotlight is on Brent Hill - one of the newest members of the NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors! Brent recently celebrated this 5 year NAIFA-anniversary which aligned perfectly with him being our member spotlight. We sat down with Brent and learned about his journey with NAIFA, his expectations upon starting out, and how he has grown with leadership opportunities.
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Members State Advocacy Member Spotlight Membership
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Quarterly Lobbyist Updates Are Back!
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.
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Members State Advocacy Membership Federal 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.
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Networking Marketing Sales & Marketing Members Leadership State Advocacy Leaders Membership Federal Advocacy
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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."
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Networking Members Leadership State Advocacy Leaders Membership Federal Advocacy
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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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