NAIFA Blog

CEO Susan Waters Discusses Innovation

NAIFA CEO Susan B. Waters appears in the April 2011 issue of Associations Now magazine and answers the question: “Why is innovation important to you as CEO?”

Susan explains in the magazine’s “CEO to CEO” column that NAIFA, like many associations, is adapting to the times and implementing new communications strategies to fit the needs of members who more comfortable with technology. She highlights the electronic town hall meeting at NAIFA’s 2010 Career Conference, which encouraged members to text their comments and questions for NAIFA leaders to answer on the main stage. NAIFA also streamed Conference general sessions on the web and used social media to keep attendees informed and engaged.

NAIFA Makes Donation to Sister Organization in Japan

A note from NAIFA President Terry Headley:

As we continue to witness the stunning images from the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I wanted you to know that NAIFA has reached out to JAIFA, our sister organization in Tokyo, to convey our deep concerns and regrets during this difficult recovery period.

As you know, NAIFA welcomes a delegation from the Japanese Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to the NAIFA Conference each year, and it is in this spirit of friendship that NAIFA has made a financial donation directly to JAIFA in support of their ongoing relief efforts and to assist JAIFA Members and their Families.

On a similar note, you may have seen in a recent NAIFA blog that the The Million Dollar Round Table and the MDRT Foundation have established the MDRT Japan Disaster Relief Fund. The MDRT Foundation has donated the first $50,000 to the fund, and MDRT will match donations up to another $100,000. For more information or to donate online, please go to www.MDRTFoundation.org.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the citizens of Japan. They have a long road ahead, and they will continue to need our support through donations to 501c3 organizations such as the MDRT Foundation and the American Red Cross.

Thank you for your support.

MDRT Foundation, Other Industry Groups Help Japan Disaster Relief Efforts

Life insurance companies and others in our industry have rallied to support relief efforts in response to the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on March 11.

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation have established the MDRT Japan Disaster Relief Fund. The MDRT Foundation has donated the first $50,000 to the fund, and MDRT will match donations up to another $100,000. For more information or to donate online, go to www.MDRT Foundation.org.

Aflac has pledge $1.2 million. For more information, see the Aflac News Release.

COUNTRY Financial has donated $25,000 to the relief effort on a corporate level and is encouraging staff, agents and claims to donate individually.

MassMutual has donated $100,000 to support victims of the Japan earthquake. For more information, see the MassMutual News Release.

Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced a $125,000 donation to the American Red Cross to help in the Japan relief efforts.

If you know of other companies that have joined the relief effort, please post the information in the comments section below.