The National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) is the exclusive trade association solely dedicated to fixed annuities. NAFA has brought together industry leaders to spread awareness via the Coalitions for Annuity Awareness in celebration of Annuity Awareness Month. The Coalition is comprised of industry associations that serve consumers by educating them about annuity products. NAIFA recognizes the importance of NAFA’s mission to spread awareness on annuities, making the partnership between our two organizations a natural fit. NAIFA, like NAFA, understands the role annuities play in today’s market. The significance these products have on Americans in an environment that has enabled people to live healthier, longer lives are invaluable. NAFA has worked tirelessly for more than a decade to have the month of June be well-recognized and respected as an Annuity Awareness month, a vision that is now materialized via the Coalition of Annuity Awareness.

NAIFA is proud to announce the general availability of its online version of the Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) program. The online version of LILI is a new extension of the product line that allows for participants to undertake the six-month program without the need to travel.

The NAIFA Board of Trustees has announced that CEO Kevin Mayeux, CAE, has agreed to a five-year contract extension and will continue in his role as the association’s chief executive.

NAIFA is pleased to announce that Centric Advisors in Houston has become a NAIFA 100% Agency. Under the membership program, Centric has enrolled all of its advisors as NAIFA members and enrolled them in NAIFA’s grassroots advocacy programs.

NAIFA’s Congressional Congress, May 25-26, will be a virtual event featuring targeted advocacy training with briefings on legislative issues that affect members’ businesses, best practices for conducting congressional meetings, and tips for developing impactful long-term relationships with legislators.

(NAIFA) has launched NAIFAconnect.org, an online community and member portal providing NAIFA members with tools to better connect with peers and offer a more personalized profile to consumers.

NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux and President Tom Michel issued the following statement:

NAIFA’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week is a virtual event featuring three days of programming, April 6-8. Presentations and discussions will focus on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the insurance and financial industry and providing needed products, services, and advice to traditionally underserved communities.

NAIFA and the Southern Medical Association (SMA) have completed an educational partnership agreement to advance thought leadership and consumer education and promote professional cooperation between the two associations. Under the partnership, SMA will provide content for NAIFA blog posts and social media platforms, as well as articles for NAIFA’s Advisor Today. NAIFA and SMA will work together to give broader access for financial professionals and consumers to SMA content in areas where the associations’ interests overlap.