NAIFA’s September 14 “Day on the Hill” in Washington, D.C., sent more than 1,000 insurance and financial advisors to more than 366 meetings with their federal lawmakers. The following are reactions to the event by NAIFA members, members of Congress and the media.
NAIFA Members
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"It was an exciting day. I plan to schedule a future visit to all their offices when they are in New Hampshire. Thanks to you and the NAIFA staff for having us so well-prepared for our Day on the Hill."
–A NAIFA member from Bedford, N.H.
"As a NAIFA member, I was very proud that we actively met with our senators, congressmen and women or their staff members on the main issues that face our clients, our industry and our businesses."
–A NAIFA member from Maryland
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"All in all, we feel good about our [Day on the Hill] efforts."
–A NAIFA member from Martinsburg, W.Va.
"We had a great Day the Hill with Sen. Cantwell onboard with all of our issues and Sen. Murray’s aide’s undivided attention. We had 16 members visiting Sen. Murray’s office, which included our new NAIFA president, his wife and [NAIFA staff member] Diane Boyle! We were 100% in visiting all of our Washington State senators and representatives! I’m very proud of every NAIFA-Washington member that carried our messages to them all."
-A NAIFA member from Washington State
"It truly was a successful day for NAIFA on the HILL!"
–NAIFA Trustee Juli McNeely, Spencer, Wis.
Members of Congress
Via Twitter: "@Jeff_Howerton So glad you and the other members of @NAIFA were able to join me this morning: yfrog.com/nxlmnfjj"
-Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) @RoyBlunt
Media
- InvestmentNews - NAIFA sends members to Hill to fight DOL fiduciary rule
- National Underwriter - NAIFA Members Head to Hill
- Politico - NAIFA: Lawmakers Who Know MLR Are Sympathetic
- BestWire - New NAIFA President Makes 'Part of the Solution' Pitch in 'Vitriolic and Toxic' Climate
