NAIFA CEO

Since I joined NAIFA four months ago, I’ve devoted a lot of time listening, learning and discussing all things related to NAIFA. I’ve reached out to state and local leaders, members, corporate partners and sister organizations to gather information, look for synergies and explore possibilities that will ensure NAIFA is a vibrant, thriving, indispensable association in 2020 and beyond. At NAIFA’s ...

Does it sometimes feel like you’re in a crosshairs? Attacks on financial advisors and misrepresentations about the kinds of work you do for your clients seem to be coming at an ever quickening pace. We have critics in many corners, whether it’s President Obama infamously railing against “snake oil salesmen,” a current series on National Public Radio questioning the value ...

By Kevin Mayeux, CAE On Monday, the House sided with NAIFA in its vote to amend the Affordable Care Act’s definition of the small group market, and provide a role for the states in addressing this issue. Small businesses often rely on NAIFA members to advise them on appropriate health insurance and employee benefits coverage for their employees. H.R. 1624, the ...

It’s hardly breaking news that the U.S. is experiencing a major demographic shift, with the retirement of baby boomers, the current make-up of the modern family and increased diversity in today’s households, just to name a few. These changes have a profound impact on how NAIFA members manage their practices in 2020 and beyond. NAIFA is committed to helping members ...

Open to all NAIFA Members. Register now. Congress returned to session last week, which means that NAIFA’s advocacy work on behalf of our members and your clients is in full swing. As I explained in an earlier CEO Blog post, the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule proposal poses the most immediate threat to your business. NAIFA President Juli McNeely testified ...

By Kevin Mayeux, CAE, NAIFA CEO When your clients think of life insurance, what comes to mind? If they’re like most people, life insurance is something they purchased to protect their loved ones in the event of their own passing. It’s a safety net to ensure their families have financial security, especially during unexpected times. That, of course, is a ...

NAIFA's Conference is a learning experience like none other. By Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE

NAIFA’s greatest advocacy strength is our membership. By Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE

by Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE