Welcome to NAIFA-Pennsylvania

Welcome to the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Pennsylvania: The premier organization offering education, networking opportunities and advocacy to those who provide life and health insurance and related financial services in Pennsylvania. NAIFA-PA gives you Connections That Count! The mission of NAIFA-Pennsylvania (NAIFA-PA) is to enhance the ability of its members to provide financial security for their clients, through appropriate legislative action and professional development, as well as to provide the necessary support to develop and maintain strong locals.

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Having a sound financial plan requires knowing which insurance and investments products to buy. But there are literally tens of thousands of insurance policies, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, etc. from which to choose. That's where NAIFA can help. With more than 50,000 members nationwide, you can find a NAIFA member almost anywhere.

To find a NAIFA member advisor near you, click here.

 

A message from NAIFA-PA 2011-2012 President Jason Muskey:

My message and theme for this year is “Back to the Basics.” I plan on increasing awareness and bringing to the attention of all members the great amount of resources and benefits provided to you by NAIFA that I believe we do not currently realize we have. Read more...

News & Events

Get the NAIFA-PA Experience for FREE!

Join NAIFA before April 30 and get FREE admission to the NAIFA-Pennsylvania Annual Convention Monday daytime package on May 21 at The Inn at Pocono Manor. The package includes admission to the general session, lunch, exhibit show and educational breakout sessions. The package is valued at $75 (does not include overnight accommodations). Click here and start your NAIFA-PA Experience! Learn more about the convention and register for the event by clicking here.

 

Register Today! NAIFA-Pennsylvania Annual Convention - May 21-22

Join NAIFA-Pennsylvania at The Inn at Pocono Manor for two days of education and networking!

NEW this year - educational breakout tracks that will inspire you and help you take your practice to new heights! The breakout offerings include:

- Million Dollar Round Table track: Three separate sessions of high-level planning ideas from two of NAIFA-PA's own MDRT members, Brian Walsh and George Shadie. These sessions are aimed at advisors at all levels of their careers!

- Multiline track: Property/casualty agents have a track designed especially for them. Hear Rennie Rodarmel, Allstate agent from Williamsport, describe how he took his agency from zero to $12 million. Other sessions include a presentation from the National Flood Insurance Program and a workshop on identifying and combating property/casualty fraud in your agency, presented by Joshua Tison of the PA Attorney General's office.

- Practice Management track: Robert Scott, managing partner and business coach with CoachFirm, will present three sessions that will help you take your practice from good to great! The session topics are: "Feast or Famine" (How to grow your business during a recession), "Building a Focused Service Team" (How to get the most out of your people), and "Complacency - The Silent Killer" (The five warning signs you must not ignore).

The convention also will include an inspiring keynote speech by Lee Rouson, two-time Super Bowl champion; a "Night at the Races," awards presentation and exhibit show. Young Advisors may attend at half-off the registration fee! Click here to get all the program details and registration information.

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor - Prudential Financial.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor - Ritter Insurance Marketing.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor - Susquehanna Bank.

Be a sponsor! To download exhibit and sponsorship information, click here.

Play golf with NAIFA-PA on the afternoon of May 22. The Golf Outing benefits the Keystone Foundation and is open to members and non-members. Click here for all the details.

Sponsor a horse or a race for "Night at the Races" on the evening of May 21. Be a horse sponsor for $10 or a race sponsor for $50. Proceeds benefit the Keystone Foundation. Learn more by clicking here.

 

Risk Management Seminar - Now Available Online

NAIFA and CalSurance have created a new FREE online risk management course that is directly available to members. By taking the course, members save 10% off their policy for three years. Click here for more information and to register.

 

Congratulations to 2011 NAIFA Quality Award Recipients

NAIFA's Quality Award program recognizes those professionals who seek to maintain high standards in the insurance-based financial services industry. To see the list of 2011 recipients from Pennsylvania, click here.

 

In the News:

NAIFA-Lehigh Valley was a sponsor of the Lehigh Valley Bicentennial celebration. To see video of our members and all the festivities, click here.

Wanted: Political Contacts!

NAIFA-Pennsylvania is looking for members to serve as political contacts for our elected representatives in Harrisburg and Washington. Please help your professional association in its grassroots advocacy efforts! To download a Political Contact Form, CLICK HERE.

 

Congratulations to NAIFA-PA Local Association Achievement Award Winners!

The following NAIFA-PA local associations were honored with the 2009-2010 Association Achievement Awards for their outstanding efforts in the areas of membership, advocacy, member benefits, governance and professional development. They are: Greater Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, North East PA, Reading and Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to NAIFA-PA's 2011 Million Dollar Round Table members

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is an international, independent association of more than 31,500 members, or less than 1 percent, of the world's life insurance and financial services professionals from 464 companies in more than 80 nations and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of sales excellence in the life insurance and financial services business. Congratulations to those NAIFA-Pennsylvania members who achieved MDRT status in 2011! To read the list, CLICK HERE.

 

THANK YOU to Our 2010-2011 New Member Sponsors

During the 2010-2011 membership year, 42 NAIFA-PA members sponsored new members. NAIFA-PA thanks you for your efforts on behalf of membership! To see the list of those who sponsored new members, CLICK HERE.

 

Have You Contributed to IFAPAC?

The Insurance and Financial Advisors Political Action Committee (IFAPAC) is a term used to describe collectively the PAC sponsored by NAIFA at the federal level and the PACs sponsored by each state association. In the last election cycle, the national IFAPAC and the 50 state IFAPACs contributed approximately $2.5 million to federal and state candidates and committees. Learn more about IFAPAC and how you can contribute by clicking here.

 

Age 40 or younger? In the business less than 5 years? YAT is for you!

The mission of NAIFA's Young Advisors Team (YAT) is to SOW the value of membership with new and young advisors, so they are empowered to SURVIVE their first years in the business, to GROW into involved NAIFA members and become successful advisors who THRIVE in the industry and our association. Learn more by clicking here. Learn more about member benefits available to Young Advisors by clicking here.

Join the NAIFA-Pennsylvania YAT group on Facebook! CLICK HERE to join.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sircon has partnered with NAIFA-Pennsylvania to simplify your workday Learn More...

 

As the preferred energy supplier of NAIFA-PA, Energy Plus™ offers members a unique program that includes Cash Back on your home or business electric bills.

CLICK HERE

or call 877-232-7052 and mention Offer Code “NAIFA-PA-5026” to learn more.

 

Check out our Virtual University! 360 Training has teamed up with NAIFA-PA to bring you online classes when you need them - 24/7. Click here for the latest list of course offerings.

Insurance & Financial Advisor brings you articles of interest in region-specific editions. Learn more by clicking here.

 

NAIFA-Endorsed

E&O Program

 

NAIFA's endorsed Professional Liability Insurance Program is available exclusively to NAIFA members by CalSurance Associates, a division of Brown & Brown of California Inc. CalSurance welcomes new and returning NAIFA E&O program participants.

CLICK HERE for all the program details and to apply online.

Take the Online Risk Management Seminar! NAIFA and CalSurance have created a new FREE online risk management course that is directly available to members. By taking the course, members save 10% off their policy for three years. Click here for more information and to register.

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UPS Savings Program

Save up to 30% on UPS shipping!

NAIFA-PA members can save up to 30% off UPS Express air, international and ground shipments. That's a significant savings over FedEx published rates! NAIFA-PA members can save:

  • Up to 30% on UPS Next Day Air and Worldwide Express services
  • Up to 30% on UPS 2nd Day Air, 3 Day Select and Worldwide Expedited services
  • Up to 16% on UPS Ground services

Enroll today!

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For ordering details, CLICK HERE.

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NAIFA sales, prospecting and marketing tools

NAIFA members can take advantage of special rates to obtain the tools they need to enhance their business success! Learn more by clicking HERE.