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!
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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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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.
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!
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Networking Marketing Sales & Marketing Members Leadership State Advocacy Leaders Membership Federal Advocacy
Join NAIFA-Texas' Grassroots Army!
NAIFA-Texas is proud to be strong advocates for our industry. We are always looking for innovative ways to grow our grassroots army. This legislative session we have enlisted the help of OneClickPolitics to help us run online campaigns relating to our legislative priorities. To learn more about our campaigns and get involved, please click here!
Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud Networking Education Prospecting Members State Advocacy Financial Literacy Membership
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NAIFA-TX Holds Successful Virtual Day at the Capitol Advocacy Event
NAIFA’s Texas chapter (NAIFA-TX) held a successful legislative event last week, with several dozen participants. The annual Day at the Capitol was planned as a hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual attendees. However, the lingering effects of recent winter storms required NAIFA-TX to quickly shift to an all-virtual event.
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