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Robert Billingham
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Annuity Industry Leaders Meet in D.C. to Address Compliance, Regulatory and Government Relations Issues

This year’s NAFA Annuity Leadership Forum was held June 12 – 14 at the Westin Arlington Gateway, gathering nearly 50 leading insurance carriers and independent marketing ...
NAFA Staff
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NOW TAKING NOMINATIONS: 2013 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement

Nominate Your Colleague for the 2013 Bo Johnson Spirit Award The Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement recognizes courage, spirit and determination that challenges ...
NAFA Staff

Wink, Inc. Releases First Quarter, 2013 Indexed Sales Results

Pleasant Hill, Iowa. June 7, 2013 — Forty-one indexed annuity carriers participated in the 63rd edition of Wink’s Sales & Market Report, representing 98.2% of ...
NAFA Staff

Commerce Committee Holds Meeting on “Fraud and the Elderly”

On May 16th, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing titled “Fraud on the Elderly: A Growing Concern for a Growing Population.” Witnesses included ...
NAFA Staff

Minnesota Adopts Suitability Model Regulations

Minnesota has become the 31st State to adopt the 2010 NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation (#275).  MN HF 791 – Second Engrossment was filed ...
Michael Sullivan
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Selling to Boomer Women

Women live longer than men by an average of seven years. Yet, studies indicate they are much less prepared for making financial decisions after their spouse dies. Women ...
Sheryl J. Moore
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The Tsunami of Indexed Annuity Sales

In the indexed annuity capital of the world (also known as Des Moines, Iowa), we’re not subject to many natural disasters. Given that Iowa is smack-dab in the center of ...
Todd Mauney
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Time for an Eye Exam

It’s time to check your vision! We’re not talking about anatomical eyes but rather your mind’s eye. How is your vision? This isn’t just one of those articles on ...
Bryan Mills
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Pocket Productivity: Stay on Top of the Trends

I sincerely believe the power of visualization will help you become a better architect of your future. I have a personal mission to share my thoughts about how using bleeding ...
David M. Walker
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Exclusive Interview with Former US Comptroller General David M. Walker

The Fiscal Grand Bargain: Former US Comptroller General Speaks Out About What’s Really Happening on Capitol Hill The editorial staff of NAFA Annuity Outlook Magazine ...