Legislative Update from GreenbergTraurig, NAIFA-New York's lobbyists
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NAIFA-New York Legislative Update, April 7, 2021
By NAIFA-New York on 4/7/21 9:30 AM
Topics: Legislative & Regulatory State Advocacy
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NAIFA-New York Member survey giftcard winners
By NAIFA-New York on 3/30/21 4:55 PM
Thank you to everyone that took time out of your busy day to complete our member survey. We truly appreciate it as your feedback will directly help to improve NAIFA-New York. We made notes of every single response that we received to ensure your feedback makes a difference.
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NAIFA-New York Elects Leadership for 2021
By NAIFA on 2/19/21 5:01 PM
NAIFA-NY has selected a new slate of officers to serve on its Board of Directors for 2021. The board is comprised of NAIFA members who bring a wealth of industry and association experience to their leadership roles. They will chart the course for the chapter’s 1,100 members over the coming year with a strong emphasis on state government advocacy.
Topics: Leaders New York
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NAIFA-NY Kicks off 2021 with Joe Jordan
By NAIFA-New York on 2/10/21 5:05 PM
Come together as NAIFA-New York on February 18 at 1:45 pm. Meet your 2021 NAIFA-NY Board of Directors and find out what's in store this year, as well as hear from industry legend, Joe Jordan. Joe will discuss the idea of using reverse mortgages as a bridge to social security and Medicare premiums driven by income, eating up social security, which is taxable.
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NAIFA-New York Hires Greenberg Traurig to Represent State Advocacy Interests
By NAIFA on 12/22/20 3:01 PM
The New York chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has reached an agreement with Greenberg Traurig under which the firm will represent the advocacy interests of NAIFA-New York with state legislators and regulators. Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with offices around the country, including in Albany and New York City.
Topics: State Advocacy
November 12th Town Hall Now Available
By NAIFA on 11/17/20 2:39 PM
We have posted the on-demand version of our Town Hall that we held on November 12, 2020. The Town Hall focused on introducing the transition team, discussed next steps in installing a board and more.
Topics: New York Town Halls
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Let's Turn Their Triple Play into a Grand Slam!
By Corey G. Mathews, CAE on 11/11/20 12:02 PM
NAIFA-New York is excited to join NAIFA-New Jersey, NAIFA-Pennsylvania, and NAIFA-Delaware for their VIRTUAL TRIPLE PLAY - SUPER CE DAY...Three States, Three Hours, Three Speakers...and now, us! Sign up now and be a part of the action on Tuesday, November 17th at 10 a.m.
Topics: Benefits Professional Development Members
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NAIFA-New York and LICONY Partner to Leverage Their Advocacy Clout
By NAIFA on 10/30/20 1:55 PM
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ New York chapter (NAIFA-New York) and the Life Insurance Council of New York, Inc. (LICONY) will collaborate in 2021 and beyond on issues that are important to agents and advisors, the industry, and the consumers they serve.
Topics: State Advocacy
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New York Annuity Transaction Rules Follow the NAIC Model
By NAIFA on 10/30/20 1:49 PM
New York is one of three states to have implemented annuity transactions rules for producers that create a best interest standard in line with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. NAIFA is urging other states to adopt the NAIC model, which would enhance consumer protections while ensuring agents and advisors are able to effectively continue serving consumers in New York.
Topics: Annuities State Advocacy
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Highly Respected and Accomplished Advisors Named to NAIFA-New York Transition Team
By NAIFA on 10/15/20 4:16 PM
Team of industry stalwarts in the state will lead NAIFA’s New York chapter until state members select a new Board to take office in January.