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April/May 2014

In This Issue
UPDATE Your Profile!
Feature Article: NAHU Education Foundation
U-Day 2014 Was A BLAST!
ATTENTION NEW AGENTS
LAAHU Membership Campaign
What Does Your Membership Do For You?
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LAAHU WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK            

 Greetings!  

 

Congratulations to the LAAHU University Day Team

and LAAHU Chapter as a whole

for a tremendously successful University Day April 24!

 

Did you see the front page of LA Times on Sunday May 11?

"Obamacare's Unsung Army -

Agents Signed up 40% of California's Enrollees"

 

Many of our board and general members,

and Janet Trautwein NAHU CEO,

were interviewed extensively for background on this piece -

including interviews conducted by the writer at University Day.

 

This is exactly the message we've been working to get out and

we want to be sure you know that we are committed to preserving the role of the agent

in the distribution of insurance products in the United States.

 

Why all the focus on Covered California?

Our members are in all markets. We must protect all markets or the erosion in one will seep into others. We are in battle for the hearts and minds of the public, regulators and legislature.

Read the article below and enjoy! 

 

 http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-obamacare-agents-20140511-story.html#page=1

 

It's a new insurance world:

  

 

 

LAAHU wants to hear from you!  We are here to serve and ensure that you are getting what you want from your information source. 

 

Please send in comments to info@laahu.org about what topics you would like to see addressed in our monthly newsletter.  Keep an eye on our website for exciting changes and updated information for "members only". 

 

We would also like to express the importance of volunteers in this association and encourage you to get INVOLVED!  You will get back much more than you give!  Email us at [email protected] with your contact information and we will reach out to you with opportunities.

President's Message

 

 By Dede Kennedy-Simington Dede

 

 

LAAHU Elections are approaching at the June 2014 General Meeting!

 

This is an open invitation to all members to run for positions on the board and serve on committees.

 

All members in good standing may also run from the floor at the Annual Meeting in June.

 

The slate is taking shape and Annual Meeting notices will be going out with the proposed board, per LAAHU By Laws no later than 30 days prior to the June 19 Annual Meeting.

 

Please let us know if you'd like to be added - many hands make light work! Send an email to [email protected] with your interest.

 

What are the perks to being on the Board?

 

  • Regular, insider updates on legislation
  • Networking with senior management at Carriers. GA's, and agents - get to know industry leaders, ability to get things done!
  • Enhanced awareness of tools and resources of being a NAHU member
  • Stipend to attend NAHU events - eligibility criteria applies

                  NAHU Capitol Conference in Washington

NAHU National Convention (New Orleans in June 2015)               

  • No charge to attend Monthly Meetings. Note this is not the case every board year, based on adopted budget, and does not include special events.
  • Networking with CAHU and NAHU members state and nationwide

Join us - you will get more out of your membership the more you put into it!

 

Warm Regards,

 

Dede Kennedy-Simington 

  

Important:  Update Your NAHU Profile!

 

Update your NAHU Profile!

 

Media exposure about AHU and the expertise of our members has been building since passage of the ACA, and has expanded rapidly nationally and locally as January 1, 2014 approaches. Many consumers and employers searching for qualified assistance will be directed to the www.nahu.org "Find an Agent" search engine on the NAHU homepage.

 

Please take some time to update your profile including a headshot. If you do not want to serve the indivdual market as it stands now - now is the time to affirm that using your NAHU profile.

 

With additional media coverage more employers will confirm membership of their agent via NAHU.

 

Plus, if you are serving the individual market and certified to help consumers with exchanges it is a great way to get referrals. Once you have finished all requirements and have the ability to print a Covered California Certified Insurance Agent certificate, you may update your profile with the states you're certified as an agent in.

 

Self-directed leads from the NAHU site are a value of your membership and it's important consumers are able to find expert help this way!

 

FEATURE ARTICLE - NAHU Education Foundation

By Debra Cook

 

 

NAHU Education Foundation Is Excited To Announce The Health and Wellness Care Packages Program!

 

The NAHU Education Foundation launched the Health and Wellness Care Packages Program to educate one family at a time at the local level across America. The program has a goal to reach at least one family in every state this year that is identified as underserved or impoverished. This program's success is going to depend on volunteer commitments from what we are calling our "Health and Wellness Underwriters." The Health and Wellness Underwriter will hand deliver a Health and Wellness Care Package full of healthy food, coupons for healthy purchases, healthy supplies, gift certificates for healthy activities and NAHU Education Foundation materials on how to stay healthy.


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LAAHU U-Day 2014 Was a BLAST!

 

 A BIG thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors!

 

 

 

 

Janet Trautwein

EXCITING NEW PROGRAM 
Attention New AGENTS!

 

LAAHU Mentor Corner starts this month.  For 15 minutes immediately following membership meetings, you have the opportunity to meet with an experienced agent for Q&A on important topics.  This month's topic: Getting appointed and getting the most out of your carrier reps.   

 

FREE MONEY FOR LAAHU MEMBERS!
       
Here we go again - More rewards for you with a new membership campaign.  

March 1, 2014 to May 31, 2014
 
Each time you sign up someone you will receive a $50 gift card.  If you sign up 2 or  more new members you will ALSO be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card.  LAAHU wants to reward you in yet another fabulous way just for spreading the word and increasing membership to our fine organization! 

 

 

In addition - yes, in addition - to the LAAHU membership campaign, NAHU has an awesome membership campaign as well (click here for details).  If you recruit 4 new members by April 30, 2014, your NAHU/CAHU/LAAHU dues will be waived for one year.  

What Does Your Membership Do For You?
       
Professional Development!

You can access tools for your professional development on the NAHU website.  Click here for details



             
                         

Membership 

Campaign

NAHU is excited to announce our New Membership Campaign! For the first four new members you recruit from July 1 - April 30, 2014, you get to choose to:
  • Have your membership dues waived for one year; OR
  • Receive a $250 American Express Gift Card
For every additional four new members you recruit from July 1 - April 30, 2014, you will:
  • Receive a $250 American Express Gift Card
Only one qualification per sponsor during contest period.  
Offer Expires: April 30, 2014    Membership Campaign Details