A membership update from NAIFA-Florida Membership Chair, Grace Staten
State of the State from NAIFA-Lobbyist, Tim Meenan
Wrap-Up: 2024 Congressional Conference
Citizens Update Webinar – on July 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
NAIFA Florida Education Foundation Welcomes Contributions
Register Now for NAIFA’s Apex, September 19-21
Upcoming Classes, Events on Zoom
Welcome New Members
A Membership Update From NAIFA-Florida Membership Chair Grace Staten
Congratulations to our first winner of the Pinnacle Club this year, Bill Grub! Grace would love to see more NAIFA-Florida members join Bill in the Pinnacle Club in 2024. Want to help help her? Send her an email: grace_staten@yahoo.com.
Do you already have someone in mind to join? Send them this link: You Belong at NAIFA | Why You Should Join NAIFA – for all the scoop on the benefits of membership and reasons to support this amazing industry. Also, you’ll find all the reduced-dues options for newcomers to the business (as low as $10/month)!
State of the State from NAIFA-FL Lobbyist Tim Meenan
NAIFA Florida worked alongside the American Council of Life Insurers and the Florida Insurance Council during the 2023 legislative session to enact the new annuity suitability and “best interest” standard published by the NAIC. One of the goals of this effort was to get rid of the “Florida Specific” Annuity Suitability Questionnaire promulgated by the Florida Department of Financial Services which has been mandated for use in all sales of new annuities. That form, DFS-H1-1980, was eliminated as a result of the passage of the new annuity suitability and best interest standards. Instead, insurers may utilize their own forms, as long as those forms contain all in the data elements set forth in the statutes. For years, insurers required agents to fill out the insurer specific form, and the DFS mandated form, for each sale…a very duplicative and unnecessary paperwork shuffle. However, when the DFS moved to rulemaking, they inadvertently did not strike it from existing rule. We have met with Greg Thomas, Division Director over Agent and Agency Services, and he made clear that he intends to move to rulemaking to strike the state specific form. He also made clear that he does not intend to conduct any enforcement actions against agents or insurers that fail to utilize form DFS-H1-1980 during this interim period while the rule is going through rulemaking. So agents are free to only utilize the insurer specific forms provided to them. There are various forms required as a part of the new statute, and Florida will require their use, along with the use of two other forms currently in rule, the disclosure and comparison of annuity contracts if an annuity is being replaced (Form DFS-H1-1981) and Disclosure of Surrender Charges if Existing Annuity is Replaced or Exchanged (second part of Form DFS-H1-1981).
Wrap-Up: 2024 Congressional Conference
Over 30 members of NAIFA-Florida visited Washington D.C., May. 20-21 for the NAIFA Congressional Conference event. Highlights include:
Member visits with Florida legislators to discuss bills and issues impacting our industry!
Advocacy panel updating members on the latest issues impacting advisors at the national level!
NAIFA President Tom Cothron as a guest speaker at Monday afternoon’s Orientation meeting!
Fun, food, and fellowship for all at Monday night’s cocktail reception!
Fun and Fellowship at Monday night’s IFAPAC Social.
Gorgeous weather in D.C.!
Citizens Update Webinar July 24, 2024 @ 10AM
Citizens Update Webinar – on July 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
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New Business Process & Underwriting Tips
Servicing the Policy & Underwriting Tips
Accounting Review & Reminders
myAgency Renewals & Dashboards
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NAIFA-Florida Education Foundation Welcomes Contributions
Your NAIFA-Florida Education Foundation (NFEF) welcomes contributions from members and others.
In case you’re not aware, the mission of NFEF is to inform and educate the general public regarding the benefits of life insurance and closely-related financial products and of the value-added role of the agent/advisor. Also, to provide scholarships to current and future insurance and financial advisors for the furtherance of their education.
Members of NAIFA-Florida are encouraged to make contributions – the NFEF appreciates your support!
This year, we have combined two of NAIFA's signature events, Apex and the National Leadership Conference (NLC). Apex focuses on growing your business, encouraging leadership skills, and developing your personal brand. It appeals to a wide range of professionals and helps you reach your highest level of success. The NLC optimizes how we work together as NAIFA leaders to bring us continued success as the number one association for financial services professionals in the United States. NLC and the associated Belong awards gala inspire and recognize servant leaders who are called to serve a greater purpose and understand that they are working for the success of something bigger than themselves.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:30 pm eastern Tax reform is expected to consume the attention of Congress next year and preparation is well underway. Learn more about the Super Bowl of Tax as NAIFA’s lobbyists debate the politics of tax policy ahead of 2025 fiscal cliff. NAIFA’s early engagement is essential to inform tax writers…
Thursday, June 13, 2024 4 pm eastern As part of NAIFA’s Coaches Circle, members have the opportunity to connect with Coach Dan Finley once a month through his complimentary coaching sessions.…
FICPA Networking Social JUNE 18, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Join us along with our friends from FICPA for our June social at the lovely Cheeseology! Come and enjoy freshly baked pizza topped with amazing in house cheese along with an array of wine offerings. Registration includes: Admission to the event One drink ticket…
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Brian Goodhart JUNE 27, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Join NAIFA-Northeast Florida on June 27th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm for our June Member Meeting - “The Roadmap to Selling a Business” Process, Pitfalls and a Path Forward. We will hear from Brian Goodhart. We can't wait to see you! What You Can Expect to…
Q3 State of NAIFA Thursday, June 27, 2024 12 pm eastern Join us for the Q3 "State of NAIFA" 2024 webinar featuring: Tom Cothron, NAIFA President Kevin Mayeux, NAIFA CEO Diane Boyle, NAIFA SVP of Government Relations NAIFA leaders will provide an update on where NAIFA is as an association and highlight advocacy work…
Thursday, June 27, 2024 4 pm eastern As part of NAIFA’s Coaches Circle, members have the opportunity to connect with Coach Dan Finley once a month through his complimentary coaching sessions. These sessions are designed to be member-to-member opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Login to the members portal to register for this Member’s Only…
Friday, June 28, 2024 12 pm eastern Each month, members will discuss and review a featured book to help you grow personally and professionally. Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen By: Donald Miller NAIFA Facilitator: John D. Richardson New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller uses the seven universal elements of powerful…
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024 12:00 PM EASTERN Per stirpes and per capita options are commonly used by clients planning multigenerational assets transfers, including both probate and nonprobate assets. This article delves into the distinctions between per capita distributions in estate planning versus life insurance, underscoring the lack of a standard definition. During this program, the…
Thursday, July 11, 2024 4 pm eastern As part of NAIFA’s Coaches Circle, members have the opportunity to connect with Coach Dan Finley once a month through his complimentary coaching…
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SAVE THE DATE - We invite you to join us for a Legislative Meeting Lunch will be served The Future of Property Insurance in Florida Thursday, July 18th, 2024 Tim Meenan, P.A. NAIFA-Florida Lobbyist Join us for an important meeting to learn…
NAIFA Live July 18, 2024 August 15, 2024 September 19, 2024 October 17, 2024 November 21, 2024 12:00 pm ET Join fellow NAIFA members for NAIFA Live, our monthly…
Citizens Update Webinar – on July 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m. New Business Process & Underwriting Tips Servicing the Policy & Underwriting Tips Accounting Review &…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2 pm eastern Financial Security Advocates have the training, knowledge, and skills to fully participate in the political process, exert their grassroots influence, and amplify NAIFA's…
Thursday, July 25, 2024 4 pm eastern As part of NAIFA’s Coaches Circle, members have the opportunity to connect with Coach Dan Finley once a month through his complimentary coaching…
Welcome New Members
NAIFA-Florida would like to welcome new members and returning members to the association – for the month of May. Current members, please feel free to extend a personal welcome to these new and returning members!