Update on Regulatory Reform
NAILBA Member agency principals received an Issues Alert on June 25 sharing an update on the progress of Regulatory Reform. Read the Issue Alert here!

The House of Representatives has voted 237-192 to approve the Financial Services Regulatory Reform legislation (H.R.4173, The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) as amended by the Congressional conference committee tasked with reconciling the House and Senate versions of the legislation.

However, the death of Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) on June 28, in addition to bipartisan opposition to the bill by key Senators has complicated efforts to finalize the bill by the July 4 holiday.  The Senate will reconvene the week of July 12 and is expected to eventually pass the bill for President Obama’s signature.

Please contact Mark Valentini at 703-383-3073 or mvalentini@nailba.org with questions about NAILBA's efforts on regulatory reform or other legislative initiatives.

NAILBA 29: Friday General Session Keynote Speaker Announced!
NAILBA is pleased to announce that Dan Sullivan, founder of The Strategic Coach, Inc. will serve as the Friday General Session Keynote Speaker! 

As a pioneer in the field of entrepreneurial coaching, and author of over 30 publications, including The Great Crossover, The 21st Century Agent, Creative Destruction, and How The Best Get Better®, and coauthor of The Laws of Lifetime Growth and The Advisor Century.   Dan Sullivan has been helping “the best get better” for over 30 years. With great wit and an uncanny insight, he has coached thousands of top entrepreneurs, showing them how to make their lives simpler and more enjoyable while exponentially multiplying their business results.  To date, more than 10,000 entrepreneurs from around the globe and from over 60 different industries have benefited from the Dan’s wisdom and insight. 

NAILBA gratefully acknowledges the support of Nationwide for the Friday General Session.

For more information about NAILBA 29, visit www.nailba.org/nailba29, or contact Michele Liston at 703-383-3069 or mliston@nailba.org.

NAILBA 29: Register Now!
Registration for NAILBA 29, November 18-20 in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas opened last month. Registration is available online on the registration page of the NAILBA 29 web site, or you may fax or mail your completed registration form to NAILBA headquarters. Agency principals were emailed “discount codes” to facilitate complimentary registrations (one per member agency). If you did not receive your member discount code, please contact Meredith Maslich at mmaslich@nailba.org or 703-383-3074.

The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX is now accepting reservations for NAILBA 29 at the NAILBA Discounted Rates of $240/night S/D. To make your reservations online, use this link or CALL the hotel directly at 866-782-7897.  Be sure to reference the NAILBA Annual Meeting and group code A-ILB10 to receive the discounted rate. Additional details regarding travel discounts through American Airlines, ground transportation arrangements and more can be found on the Hotel and Travel page of the NAILBA 29 Web site.

Questions? Contact Michele Liston at mliston@nailba.org or 703-383-3069.

Mooers Award: Call for Nominations
Individuals in the brokerage community are invited to submit a nomination for the 2010 Douglas H. Mooers Award of Excellence. As you know, this award is the highest honor presented to an individual in the brokerage community, and recognizes individuals whose achievements demonstrate outstanding commitment to independent life brokerage and the insurance world. The awardee will be recognized at NAILBA 29 at the Douglas H. Mooers Award Dinner.

The deadline for receipt of nominations and supporting material is August 27. The complete Call for Nominations can be found here, and was sent in June to individuals in the brokerage community.

Questions? Contact Jack Chiasson at jchiasson@nailba.org or 703-383-3066.

Foundation Grant Application Available Online
For nearly a decade, the NAILBA Charitable Foundation has generously supported charitable causes in the very communities in which NAILBA members operate, thanks to the involvement of NAILBA members and the brokerage community.  Our industry’s commitment to Celebrating Life by Giving Back is evident. Please consider supporting the NAILBA Charitable Foundation now.

There are two ways to support the ongoing work of the NAILBA Charitable Foundation:

• Use the online form to become a Foundation donor (donations are tax deductible); or
• Work with a charity you endorse in your community to submit a Grant Application (Please ensure that the Eligibility Criteria are met, and that the endorsement comes from a NAILBA member agency or industry supporter)

NAILBA member agencies and corporate supporters received the 2010 Foundation Grant Application in the mail recently, and it has also been posted to the NAILBA Web site. Full details regarding the Grant Application process are outlined in the Grant Application Brochure. Applications and attachments must be returned to NAILBA offices by August 6, 2010 to be considered for this year’s grants awards.

Questions? Contact Naomi Romanchok at nromanchok@nailba.org or 703-383-3072.

NAILBA 29 Exhibitors and Sponsor Corner
Advertising Opportunities
Perspectives Print Advertising: Only two issues left for the remainder of 2010 – and the deadline for September/October is this week!!   

September/October -The Future of Brokerage – Would you like to be part of this extremely beneficial issue of Perspectives which deals with the Future of Brokerage? 

Ad sales close this Friday July 9, 2010 : Ad Copy due July 23, 2010. Contact Susan Haning now to reserve your ad space!

November/December – Sales and Marketing – Bonus issue distributed during the NAILBA 29 annual meeting!

Ad sales close September 13, 2010: Ad Copy due September 27, 2010

Product Preview November/December issue of Perspectives
Do you have a product promotion planned for NAILBA 29? Looking to showcase your booth or sponsorship? Then you need to reserve space now in the NAILBA 29 Product Preview. This is a special opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors who want added exposure at the largest life brokerage event in the industry. This special edition Product Preview will be mailed as an outsert with the November/December issue of Perspectives (designed to hit mailboxes one week prior to the annual meeting) to approximately 1,300 principals, CEOs, exhibitors and sponsors. As a bonus, it is also distributed at NAILBA 29 to every attendee!

Cost for 1/2 page ad: $1,000.00 (Must be a sponsor or exhibitor to be eligible to purchase space.)

Don’t miss out on branding your product or company to our Industry leaders whose agencies collectively represent over 250,000 independent agents in the field.  Download the Media Kit, then complete and return the advertising contract to secure any of these print advertising opportunities!

"Free Advertising"
Would you like to see cost saving advertising opportunities or “FREE” ways to advertise your product? Opportunities are available to combine print and online ads for deeper discounts.

Just Announced: Product Training University for NAILBA 29
Building on the success of the Product Training University at the NAILBA Agency Management Institute in May, this uniquely-formatted educational opportunity  will be offered for the first time at an Annual Meeting, at NAILBA 29!  Previous Product Training University participants were rewarded with new contracts and new clients – don’t miss this opportunity to interact with brokerage industry decision-makers!

Available ONLY to current NAILBA 29 exhibitors, these interactive, quickly-paced sessions are designed to facilitate maximum interaction and attendee choice. During each 30-minute window, three companies will be making brief presentations concurrently.  This unique format will allow you to capture attendees in a small group setting to provide more in-depth, focused and specific information than in a busy exhibit hall. 

Watch your email for additional details, or contact Susan Haning now to reserve your space!

Exhibit Space Available
Exhibit Booths and sponsorship opportunities are still available for NAILBA 29. Currently, the NAILBA exhibit hall is 75% sold. Don’t wait until the last minute to decide you want an exhibit space; exhibitors confirmed by July 1 will be listed in the registration materials and the special NAILBA 29 insert in the September/October Perspectives!  Commit Now! Click here for an updated floor plan.

Sponsorship Opportunities
NAILBA offers a range of outstanding sponsorship opportunities that will give you high‐impact name recognition and exposure to the highest profile audience in the independent brokerage community. Whether you select a food function, general session, breakout or promotional item, your sponsorship will create top of mind awareness with our member agencies and other potential clients. New this year:  added banner and signage exposure to all hotel attendees in highly visible areas. 

Click here for a complete list of current available sponsorships and sponsorship benefits!

Exhibitor/Sponsor Newsletter
The exhibitor/sponsor newsletter is provided each month to the main exhibitor/sponsor contact for each confirmed NAILBA 29 exhibitor or sponsor. This information-packed email is sent at the beginning of each month, and contains deadline reminders, program announcements, and additional information designed to help exhibitors and sponsors maximize their time at NAILBA 29. To read the online version of the exhibitor newsletter, visit the Exhibitor Monthly Newsletters page of the NAILBA 29 web site. Exhibitors and Sponsors, watch your inbox this week for the July issue!

Contact Susan Haning at shaning@nailba.org or 703-383-3068 to learn more about exhibiting, sponsoring or advertising opportunities!