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NAIFA Podcast: What It Takes to be Successful
By NAIFA on 10/16/13 9:29 AM
Topics: Grow Your Business MembershipPays Podcast
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Confused and Unprepared
By NAIFA on 10/9/13 2:05 PM
Open enrollment in the new era of employee health benefits is almost here, and employers may have a problem. Although most indicate they are concerned that health care reform may produce challenges surrounding insurance coverage gaps and costs to their employees, a large number of American workers remain unaware, confused and unprepared for looming changes to their benefits coverage.
Topics: Grow Your Business Industry News
2 min read
Taking Your Multiline Agency to the Next Level
By NAIFA on 10/1/13 9:51 AM
How do you take your practice to the next level? Everything starts and ends with teamwork.
Topics: Grow Your Business
2 min read
'Independence, dignity, control': three 'hot buttons' when discussing long term care
By NAIFA on 9/30/13 6:45 PM
The greatest threat to a person’s wealth, according to long term care authority Karen Henderson, can be summed up in one word: longevity.
Topics: Grow Your Business
1 min read
Building A Virtual Office
By NAIFA on 9/29/13 6:52 PM
Steve Plewes, CLU, ChFC, did nto get into the financial services industry thinking he would have a virtual office. More than 30 years ago when he first started, the concept of going virtual was unheard of. But by thinking outside the box, he took the leap to create a more efficient, profitable and higher-touch practice after spending 33 years in a traditional office. During the general session on Sunday, Plewes explained why he went virtual and offered some advice for those thinking of doing the same.
Topics: Grow Your Business
1 min read
NAIFA 2013: Dr. Will Miller Discusses "Refrigerator Rights"
By Mark Briscoe on 9/29/13 1:19 PM
Psychologist Dr. Will Miller gave a thought-provoking and often hilarious presentation from the Main Stage at the 2013 NAIFA Career Conference and Annual Meeting in San Antonio this morning. Dr. Miller used the concept of “refrigerator rights” – a circle of friends and family close enough to an individual to comfortably go through the person’s refrigerator without asking – to illustrate how Americans have smaller social circles than ever before.
Topics: Grow Your Business Social Media
2 min read
The M.O.O.D. of America
By NAIFA on 9/26/13 11:10 AM
Lincoln Financial Group has recently released new findings from its recent M.O.O.D. (Measuring Optimism, Outlook, and Direction) of America study, which show a high level of empowerment and a positive outlook on the future among respondents who own life insurance.
Topics: Life Insurance & Annuities Grow Your Business Industry News
2 min read
Agents and Advisors Set for NAIFA San Antonio Sep 28
By NAIFA on 9/23/13 10:22 AM
Tax reform, healthcare and financial services regulatory reform on the agenda
Insurance agents and financial advisors will discuss emerging trends and issues facing the industry, including the impact comprehensive tax reform may have on their businesses, and the role agents play in helping consumers secure long-range financial security in today’s economic environment.
Topics: Grow Your Business
4 min read
Don’t Be the Cobbler!
By NAIFA on 9/19/13 10:01 AM
It is once again the time of year when our industry brings national attention and awareness to the importance of life insurance by celebrating Life Insurance Awareness Month. I hope all of you will take some time and use this opportunity to reach out to your prospects and clients and remind them of the importance of this miraculous product and to make sure they have the proper amount of coverage.
Topics: Grow Your Business Life Insurance Awareness Month
1 min read
NAIFA Treasurer: Dues Increase Does Not Cause Membership Loss
By NAIFA on 9/19/13 9:33 AM
Fellow Members,