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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.



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.


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.


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.



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New Member Benefit!! NAIFA-FL Partners with WebCE!

Insurance Commissioner attacks STOLI

Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty took a strong stand against Stranger Originated Life Insurance

Gov. proclaims Life Insurance Awareness Month

Gov. Charlie Crist has proclaimed September Life Insurance Awareness Month

CFO Sink deals with unauthorized entities

NAIFA-Florida members - the CFO's recent press release reminds us of the seriousness of checking the licensing of any entity you consider doing business with

Members - Urgent action needed on health care!

Members - Urgent action needed on health care!

New Couch Potato CE in Summer Journal

New Couch Potato CE is included in the NAIFA-FL Summer Journal. The course is free - it is a state approved 1 credit CE and you can study the material and take the test at home or anywhere and just send back to NAIFA-FL.

DFS Agency Licensing Renewal Information

Imortant DFS Agency Licensing Renewal Information

Capitol Report and Advisor & Legislative Dispatch now Online

Capitol Report and Advisor & Legislative Dispatch now available Online

NAIFA-Florida featured in Florida Underwriter

NAIFA-Florida is featured in the March issue of Florida Underwriter magazine regarding STOLI and the CFO's annuity legislation.

DFS Annuity Suitability Forms Released

Recently-enacted Section 627.4554, Florida Statutes, requires a determination to be made about the suitability of an annuity when selling to individuals age 65 or older (“Seniors”). The new law also requires certain disclosures and an objective comparison of annuity contracts when recommending the exchange or replacement of a Senior’s annuity. Forms for this purpose have been developed by DFS and are in the process of being finalized through formal rulemaking.