Life Insurance Finance Association Expands Membership to Insurance Producers.ATLANTA Atlanta (ətlăn`tə, ăt–), city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847. -- The Life Insurance Finance Association (LIFA LIFA Licensed International Financial Analyst LIFA Latino Immigration Fairness Act (USA) ) board of directors voted today to open its membership to insurance producers, agents and financial advisors. Under the revised dues structure, professionals involved in the sale of life insurance and who act as advisors to consumers who purchase life insurance are invited to join the growing membership of the association. "The future of the life insurance premium finance industry directly impacts the careers of these professionals," said Scott Cipinko, executive director, LIFA. "The voices of these professionals need to be heard. Without them, we cannot properly discuss the role and future of this industry. Life insurance premium finance is a vital tool for financial and estate planning Estate Planning The overall planning of a person's wealth, including the preparation of a will and the planning of taxes after the individual's death. Notes: Contrary to popular belief, estate planning involves much more than preparing a will, and it is not only for the . Those involved in assisting and advising consumers on such an important purchase must have this tool available to them." Cipinko, who holds a life insurance producer's license in a number of states, added that the best way to ensure this tool is available to the consumer is to bring the professionals that utilize life insurance premium finance into the discussions directly and not through third parties or intermediaries, most of whom have never sold a life insurance policy. "It is time for the producers, agents and professional advisors to speak directly to these issues," said Cipinko. In addition, LIFA will soon be announcing enhanced membership benefits, including conference discounts, seminars and a series of conference calls exclusive to members. For more information about LIFA membership or upcoming events, contact Cipinko at scipinko@lifaorg.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. or visit the LIFA Web site at www.lifaorg.org. The Life Insurance Finance Association is a nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. , professional trade association and its members are comprised of individuals and companies involved in the life insurance premium finance industry. LIFA was founded to provide an open dialogue between and among life insurers, premium finance lenders, life insurance agents, brokers and insurance regulators, to provide consumer advocacy The act of Pleading or arguing a case or a position; forceful persuasion. , and to foster a better understanding among participants in the life insurance and premium finance marketplace, state and federal policy makers, and the general public. For additional information, visit www.lifaorg.org. |
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