What is NAIFA?

Founded in 1890 as The National Association of Life Underwriters (NALU), the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA as it is known today) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest associations representing the interests of insurance professionals from every Congressional district in the United States. NAIFA members assist consumers by focusing their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. NAIFA’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members. NAIFA comprises more than 600 state and local associations representing the interests of approximately 200,000 agents and their associates nationwide. NAIFA members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. The Association’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.

History of NAIFA

Read Voices from the Field on the NAIFA National website. Also see NAIFA Members: Serving America’s Neighborhoods.

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The Mission of NAIFA Washington

The mission of NAIFA Washington is to serve its local associations and their members by fostering a professional environment which provides financial independence for the insurance and financial buying public

National Vision Statement of NAIFA

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors protects and promotes the critical role of insurance in a sound financial plan and the essential role provided by our professional agents and advisors.

National Mission Statement of NAIFA

The mission of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of our members.

NAIFA's Political Advocacy

NAIFA’s Political Action Committee is one of the largest PACs in the insurance industry and ranks among the top percent of the 4,600 PACs registered with the Federal Election Commission.