NAIFA What's New The latest news from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors http://www.naifa.org Medical loss ratio harms consumers, agents A new survey by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors shows that the federal health care law’s medical loss ratio provision has had a devastating effect on agents’ ability to maintain a high level of customer service to their clients. http://www.naifablog.com/2012/05/mlrsurvey.html AHIP Course Discounts for NAIFA Members http://www.naifa.org/benefits/pts/index.cfm SRO Bill Will Provide Appropriate Oversight of IAs Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a member of the Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation calling for a self-regulatory organization to fill gaps in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversight of investment advisers. http://www.naifablog.com/2012/04/sro.html NAIFA: Senate Bill on Insurance Licensing Would Benefit Agents and Consumers Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) have introduced the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Act (NARAB II), which would establish a federal licensing clearinghouse for insurance agents who operate in multiple states. http://www.naifa.org/newsevents/releases/20120424_senatebillbenefits.cfm Brian Ashe Is Named 2012 John Newton Russell Memorial Award Winner The life insurance industry’s highest honor will be presented at the NAIFA Career Conference and Annual Meeting in September as a tribute to his more than 40 years of service and contributions to the industry. http://www.naifa.org/newsevents/releases/20120403_brianashe.cfm Kelsey National - Disability Insurance to Safeguard Your Income http://www.naifa.org/benefits/preferred/insurance.cfm#Kelsey NAIFA Issues Statement on Supreme Court Health Care Law Hearings The Supreme Court today hears the third and final day of arguments on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. http://www.naifablog.com/2012/03/naifa-statement.html NAIFA’s APIC Legislative Contacts Attend Congressional Meetings Grassroots event focuses on the important role advisors play in protecting middle-income Americans. http://www.naifa.org/newsevents/releases/20120322_apicmeetings.cfm NAIFA May 17 Webinar—The New Rules for Cold Calling in 2012 http://www.naifa.org/webinars NAIFA Quality Award – Applications Now Being Accepted http://www.naifa.org/qualityawards NAIFA National, State and Local Associations Launch Unprecedented Messaging Campaign The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors today launched a coordinated messaging campaign, “It Pays to Be a Member,” designed to communicate the value proposition of NAIFA membership to current and potential members across the United States. http://www.naifa.org/newsevents/releases/20120229_itpays.cfm Your Legacy is our Future... Become a YAT at Heart The NAIFA Young Advisors Team (YAT) developed the YAT at Heart Campaign to recognize the rich history and legacy created by NAIFA members and build a secure foundation for the “passing of the torch”. http://www.naifa.org/benefits/yat/yatatheart.cfm