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Two NAIFA members are among the recipients of the 2012 National Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards, which were announced this month by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI).

“I am very proud to lead the Board of this exceptional company,” Huffman notes. “Ohio National is an acknowledged leader in the industry, both in terms of its financial strength and performance and its highly competitive, high consumer value product portfolio.”

NAIFA member John Deremo joins American General from Protective Life Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer.

The honor is bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated meritorious service to the insurance and financial-services industry, and the community in ways that enhance the image of the agent/advisor.

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.

Exciting things have happened to Craig Lytle since he won Advisor Today’s Four Under Forty Award in 2010. He has opened a new agency and has almost earned his CLU designation. Here are some of his thoughts on what it takes to succeed in this business.

New York Life has announced the appointment of Vice President Joanne Rodgers as Chief Diversity Officer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of New York Life’s diversity program.

In announcing this year’s award, 2011 Legacy Award Recipient Randy Scritchfield, CFP noted that Ron approached his career and entire life with a strong sense of duty, honor and service.

“We take great pride in our mutual organization and financial strength because they give us the ability to put our policyholders first.”

L. Karsten Lundring, CLU, ChFC, CFP, was inducted into the GAMA International Management Hall of Fame during the association’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida.