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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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NAIFA survey examines investor attitudes, post Dodd-Frank

Financial crisis prompts investors to seek more products with risk-protection components

Advisor Today Recognizes "Four Under 40"

A common theme emerges in the profiles of the rising stars featured in this article. They love what they do for a living, they work hard and they always put their clients' interests ahead of their own.

Get Discounts on Annette Bau's "Successful Business Owners and Affluent Women" Programs

Million Dollar Marketing System and Grow Your Business Working with Affluent Women

NAIFA-backed Bills Would Expand HSAs and FSAs

NAIFA-backed legislation that would expand health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) was introduced in the both the House and Senate. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) authored the Senate bill, S.1098. Representative Erik Paulsen (R-MN) offered the House bill, H.R. 2010.

The Consequences of Health Care Reform (NAIFA Blog)

NAIFA President Terry K. Headley explains in a new National Underwriter "Feedback" piece how the medical loss ratio (MLR) provision of last year's health care law has shrunk brokers' commissions and made it impossible for many of them to continue vital customer service functions.

Online Vote to Help Make College Possible for a Young Person Who Has Lost a Parent

For more information: See www.lifehappens.org/lifelessons
To watch the video submissions of the three finalists and to cast a vote, visit www.lifehappens.org/vote