NAIFA 2009 Convention and Career Conference a “Brilliant” Success
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Lee Allen, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, NAIFA
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FALLS CHURCH, VA (September 24, 2009) — Nearly 1,700 life and health insurance agents attended the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors' (NAIFA) annual Convention and Career Conference, September 12-16, in Orlando, Florida.
“By all measures, this was an amazingly successful experience for NAIFA attendees,” says 2010 NAIFA President Tom Currey, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, and 2009 Convention Committee Chair. “We had important business to take care of, and the energy and enthusiasm were far beyond expectations, and the positive response was overwhelming.”
Conference attendees took advantage of newly-expanded educational opportunities and motivational programs, including dynamic main stage speakers and 45 educational workshops spread over three full days. The 2009 conference offered nearly three times as many professional development sessions as previous conventions – including many with continuing education (CE) credit available.
In addition, convention delegates conducted the business of the NAIFA federation. The National Council, made up of voting delegates from across the federation, considered and passed two amendments to the organization’s governing bylaws. The first amendment increases NAIFA national dues for three consecutive years, and shares a portion of such dues revenue with NAIFA state and local associations in order to continue providing superior member value in the areas of advocacy and professional development. The second expands the National Council by permitting additional delegate appointments based on each state’s membership size and future growth, enabling greater participation and more proportional state representation.
“These are unprecedented times for our industry. The National Council’s vote was a solid vote of continued confidence,” continued Currey. “And the level of active participation at this conference reinforced the importance of NAIFA.”
Contributions to NAIFA’s political action committee, or IFAPAC, are a leading indicator of the association members’ commitment to advocacy and to protecting the industry. Contributions received at this year’s convention alone set new records and beat all expectations. The final tally is expected to exceed $171,000.
Additionally, the national board for AHIA – NAIFA Health and Employee Benefits voted unanimously to approve the organization’s full integration into NAIFA. Because a majority of NAIFA members are involved in the sale of various health insurance and employee benefits products, integration allows NAIFA to increase the power of its voice in health-related matters by expanding offerings and services to all members.
Currey concluded, “Through its advocacy and professional development efforts, NAIFA is the only organization that helps keep members in business, and also provides the resources to help them grow their businesses.”
NAIFA’s 2010 Convention and Career Conference is planned for September 11-15, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. Keep your eye on www.naifa.org for more information.
About NAIFA: NAIFA comprises more than 700 state and local associations representing the interests of approximately 200,000 agents and their associates nationwide. NAIFA members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. The Association’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.
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