NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, CAE, was named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential People in Insurance” by CIO Views magazine.

Among his achievements cited by the magazine is Mayeux’s leadership of NAIFA’s transformation into a modern, forward-looking association. Under his guidance, NAIFA has revamped its bylaws and unified as One NAIFA with a strong national presence and revitalized state chapters working together with local chapters to best serve the needs of financial professionals and consumers. He managed this transformation began in 2019 while navigating additional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayeux’s passion for NAIFA springs from his decades of association leadership and his great appreciation for the work financial professionals do to provide financial security for everyday Americans, including teachers, first responders, business owners, and others.

“Kevin firmly believes that every American deserves the opportunity to attain financial security and independence. Thus, it is a profound honor for him to work on behalf of the professionals who provide these opportunities,” CIO Views states. “NAIFA members play an indispensable role in assisting individuals, families, and businesses in managing financial risks and achieving significant goals, such as securing retirements, funding their children’s education, building generational wealth, and helping employers offer valuable workplace benefits.”

NAIFA is the largest and most influential association of financial service professionals in the United States, and its success benefits the entire industry as well as American families and businesses. Mayeux was a driving force behind NAIFA’s merger with the Society of Financial Service Professionals, an industry leader in professional development, and joining together with Life Happens, which serves as NAIFA’s consumer-facing public-education arm.

Mayeux and NAIFA work to empower the next generation of leaders in financial services, promoting the profession and providing political advocacy and professional development resources that are necessary for agents and advisors to succeed.

“Recognizing the deep connection between NAIFA members and their association, stemming from their unwavering commitment to financial security, Kevin upholds the values that set NAIFA apart,” the magazine says. “His focus on maintaining a culture of integrity and innovation within the team ensures that NAIFA’s core values of advocacy, education, and differentiation remain at the forefront.”