NAIFA

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  How to prepare for a possible fiduciary standard

  By Charles K. Hirsch  |  May 2, 2013

  Three producers weigh in on the likelihood of a universal fiduciary standard ... and what they're doing to prepare, just in case.

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  Mapping the PPACA world for agents and brokers

  By Allison Bell  |  April 26, 2013

  As PPACA's exchange open date rolls near, brokers wonder, "Will I actually get paid for this?"

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  Industry opposes Obama retirement limits

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  April 10, 2013

  The current tax code already limits contributions to retirement savings programs, says Robert Smith, president of NAIFA.

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  Debate over fed, state, international rules intensifies

  By Elizabeth Festa and Arthur D. Postal  |  March 21, 2013

  Insurance regulation is going to change. The critical issue is how and to what extent.

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  Learn from the experts

  By Van Mueller  |  February 8, 2013

  To make that sure you are well-informed and inspired, you must build your own team of trusted advisors that you can access at any time.

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  Industry girds for DOL fiduciary rule

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  January 29, 2013

  Agents and brokers continue to fear that the new regulation, if finalized, would eliminate commissions and "price out" many American IRA holders from affordable financial advice.

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  Stop the bad press about annuities

  By Charles K. Hirsch, CLU  |  January 22, 2013

  Many financial experts in the media have a negative view of annuities. Educate your clients on the facts.

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  The right fit: How to tailor your annuity solutions for each client

  By Charles K. Hirsch, CLU  |  January 16, 2013

  Our expert panel discusses how to customize annuity products for each client, and how to find prospects.

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  Annuities: Real stability in a shaky financial world, part 1

  By Charles K. Hirsch, CLU  |  January 11, 2013

  The annuity seems to have fared better than many other financial products during these challenging years.

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  Industry girds for next tax battle

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  January 2, 2013

  Instructions and a process for tax reform could be in the next legislative session, said NAIFA President Rob Smith.