Life Insurance Solidly Middle Class, LIMRA Study Shows

The Wall Street Journal on October 4 published an article titled “Shift to Wealthier Clientele Puts Life Insurers in a Bind” that suggests that permanent life insurance is a “rich person’s” product that is little used by the middle class. Read more

Attempts to Repeal New Health Law Provisions Fail

Prior to adjourning, the U.S. Senate rejected attempts to repeal two provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) signed into law in March.  Read more

NAIFA Files Comments with SEC on Suitability, Outside Business Activity Proposals

NAIFA recently filed comment letters with the SEC expressing concerns about two proposed revisions to FINRA rules, which require SEC approval to become final. Read more

GOP Senator Introduces Bill to Repeal CLASS Act

On September 23, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced S. 3829, the Long-Term Care Bailout Prevention Act to repeal the CLASS Act. The CLASS Act was included in the health reform law enacted this past March. Read more

Administration Delays W-2 Health Value Reporting

On October 12, the Obama administration announced a one-year delay of  the W-2 reporting provision requiring employers to report the cost of health insurance coverage on employees' W-2 tax forms. Read more

Department of Labor Issues FAQ Regarding Grandfathered Plans

On October 12, the Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance in the form of frequently asked questions regarding grandfather plans. Read more

IFAPAC Bursts Through Its NAIFA Career Conference Fundraising Goal

The IFAPAC team does it again!  IFAPAC state and local chair volunteers passed the initial Seattle Career Conference fundraising goal set by the National Subcommittee ($125,000) within 36 hours of the opening of the IFAPAC booth.  Read more

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