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February 1 , 2008 Volume 1, No. 2
Many States Consider Legislation Addressing Life Settlements, STOLI
More than 20 states are considering legislation in 2008 that would amend their life settlement law to address stranger-originated life insurance. more

What is the biggest regulatory burden facing your business?

Compliance with various state licensing/CE requirements.
Products available to clients in some states are not available in others.
Compliance with the SEC/FINRA (NASD).
Keeping up with changing tax rules.

The survey has ended.

 
NAIFA Files Comment Letter with NAIC on Designations Proposals
NAIFA has submitted comments on the NAIC's draft Consumer Alert and Insurer/Producer Bulletin addressing the use of designations by agents and advisors. more
President Lays Out Tax, Health Agenda for 2008

In his final State of the Union address on January 28, President Bush laid out a tax agenda that -- were Congress to act on it -- could impact NAIFA members and their clients in various ways. more
Record Departures on Key Congressional Committees Mean Big Things for NAIFA and APIC

With tax reform looming for 2009 and hearings on optional federal charter proposals continuing in Congress, NAIFA and its grassroots program APIC will have a big job ahead in the coming year. more
NAIFA February GovPod Delivers a "State of the States" on Regulatory Reform
NAIFA staff discuss some of the problems caused by inconsistent state regulations as well as reforms aimed at making it easier and less costly for agents to do business. more

NAIFA Advocacy Volunteers Get Together in New Orleans
Representatives of IFAPAC and APIC met in New Orleans January 25 and 26 for the annual National APIC/IFAPAC Training Meeting. more
NAIFA Sets Government Relations Strategy for NAIFA 21
NAIFA’S Government Relations Department has assembled a PowerPoint presentation on Government Relations Strategy for NAIFA 21 for the coming year. more
Announcing the NAIFA Partners for Advocacy Program
The NAIFA Partners for Advocacy program enables eligible participants to learn about the legislative and regulatory issues facing our industry and to make their voices heard. more

"Did You Know?"

Did you know that NAIFA's IFAPAC is the largest political action committee in the insurance industry?"