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August is the time when Congress is in recess and members return to their home districts. But NAIFA’s advocacy is never in recess. That’s because August is also the time when NAIFA members ramp up their grassroots advocacy. Continuing the momentum of the Congressional Conference, NAIFA has set a goal of holding at least 300 in-district meetings between NAIFA members and their Senators and Representatives.
In-district meetings are a crucial part of NAIFA’s grassroots strategy. While delivering our advocacy message as a unified voice at the Congressional Conference has unparalleled impact, in-district meetings are a great time to build and strengthen relationships. Lawmakers are often more relaxed and may have more time to spend with you in their home districts. Meeting away from Washington, D.C., also drives home the fact that NAIFA members represent the interests of Main Street families and businesses the lawmaker represents. Information on scheduling and holding in-district meetings is available at NAIFA’s Advocacy Action Center: advocacy.naifa.org/center.
NAIFA participates in organizations like the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to create and advance model rules and legislation. NAIFA helps shape these models to protect consumers while ensuring that insurance and financial professionals can continue serving Main Street clients.
NCOIL has unanimously approved a “Resolution Supporting Independent Contractor Status for Insurance Agents and Other Licensed Financial Professionals.” NAIFA strongly supports this resolution and urged NCOIL to adopt it. The resolution cites work done by NAIFA, stating that “surveys, including research by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), show licensed independent agents and other