NAILBA 29 Registration and Housing Open NOW!
Registration for NAILBA 29, November 18-20 in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas is now open. 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 NAILBA 29 Web site on the Hotel and Travel page.

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 recently via mail to individuals in the brokerage community.

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

NAILBA 29: Program Highlights
Be sure to visit the Program page of NAILBA 29 Web site frequently for the latest program and session updates. The program features an Opening General Session with Tom Peters, daily breakout workshops, special events in the exhibit hall, and a Closing General Session and Breakfast with George W. Bush.

NAILBA gratefully acknowledges the support of MetLife for the Opening General Session, and the support of Prudential for the Closing General Session.

In addition, information about the 18^th Annual Golf Tournament, including registration information and a form, is available on the Golf page.

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

Congress Gearing Up for Conference Committee on Regulatory Reform
Congress will begin conference committee negotiations this week on H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the month of June. 

Congressional leadership expects the House to vote on a reconciled regulatory reform bill for the president’s signature by June 29, leaving the Senate with three days to vote on the bill before recessing for the July 4 holiday.

The Senate has named its conference committee members. The House expects to name its conferees on Tuesday, June 8 and will be appointed by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.

The conference committee will use the Senate version of regulatory reform legislation as its foundation for negotiations.  This works to NAILBA’s advantage because the Senate bill is the version that does not include language imposing a uniform standard of care.  Instead, the Senate version includes language that commissions an SEC study of the role of brokers, dealers and investment advisors in the provision of financial advice.

However, the Obama administration has come out in support of a uniform fiduciary standard.  NAILBA has been working diligently with agent groups NAIFA and AALU to ensure the study language was included in the Senate bill and will continue working to see that the standard of care study remains in the final version of H.R.4173 for the President’s signature.

Questions? Contact Mark Valentini at mvalentini@nailba.org or 703-383-3073.

NAILBA 29 Exhibitors and Sponsor Corner
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!

Advertising Opportunities
Perspectives Print Advertising: Only two issues left for the remainder of 2010.  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. 

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 July 9, 2010 : Ad Copy due July 23, 2010.

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.) Download the Media Kit with an advertising contract to secure this opportunity!

"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.

Contact Susan Haning at shaning@nailba.org or 703-383-3068 to learn more about these exciting opportunities.

NAILBA Mourns the Loss of NAILBA Member Jim Kelly, MCC Brokerage
Jim Kelly, owner of NAILBA member agency MCC Brokerage passed away June 1, 2010 in Tampa, FL. Jim was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He loved spending time with family and friends and living life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife, three sons, one daughter, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in his memory to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be directed to the Kelly family c/o MCC Life Brokerage, Inc., P. O. Box 280139, Tampa, FL 33682.