Deadline for 2017 NAIFA Quality Award is May 31

May 31 is the deadline for applying for the 2017 NAIFA Quality Award. This year, NQA recipients will again be provided with the ability to import their NAIFA Quality Award badge into the Credentials Section of their LinkedIn profile.

Since 1945, the NQA has recognized NAIFA members for quality service to their clients. More than a measure of sales, the NQA demonstrates your professionalism and dedication to helping your clients meet their financial goals.

The NQA provides advisors at any stage of their career and in any practice specialty with the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to exceptional:

• Professionalism through education and earned designations

• Production measured by performance metrics customized for each practice specialty

• Adherence to the NAIFA Code of Ethics

• Service to your industry association

Apply in one or more of the following practice specialty categories:

• Life Insurance and Annuities

• Multiline Insurance

• Health and Employee Benefits

• Financial Advising and Investments

If your practice spans more than one specialty area, the unique bonus multiplier credits allow you to build credit toward your production qualifications by combining production across specialties. A demonstrated commitment to professional education and association leadership also earns you qualification credit.

The NQA is a continuation of the former NAIFA Industry Awards. Previous recipients of the NAIFA Industry Awards will carry over their years of achievement to the NQA.

The following companies submit NQA applications and application fees on behalf of their agents and advisors:

Country Financial

Kansas City Life

Modern Woodmen of America

Securian

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Western & Southern Financial Group

If you are a NAIFA member with any of these companies and you meet the award criteria, you do not need to apply for the NQA. Your company will apply on your behalf.

For more information about the NQA and to apply for this prestigious award, visit www.naifa.org/ qualityawards.

Brendan Bernat is Director - Professional Development & Education Programs at NAIFA. Contact him at bbernat@naifa.org.