The NAIFA Quality Award provides advisors at any career stage the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to excellence. This includes professionalism through education and earned designations, production-measured performance metrics customized for each practice specialty, adherence to the NAIFA code of ethics, and service to your industry association. Advisors specializing in Life & Annuities, Financial Advising & Investments, Health & Employee Benefits, Multiline Sales, or any combination of these specialties have the opportunity to demonstrate the quality that is the mark of a true professional.

Governor Kristi Noem has declared September 2024 Life Insurance Awareness Month.

September 19-21 | Arizona Biltmore | Register Today

If you're not registered for NAIFA's Apex and National Leadership Conference, now is the time to add your name to the list. Join your colleagues from around the country to network, exchange ideas, and help make NAIFA the best association it can be. Note that NAIFA's room block and event rate at the Arizona Biltmore for NLC and Apex are reserved through August 12, so act now.  

NAIFA-South Dakota proudly presents the 2024 Sales Summit. We have a dynamic and exceptional line-up of speakers designed to give YOU Strategies for Success. Make plans today to join us on September 11^th & 12^th in Deadwood for the NAIFA-South Dakota 2024 Sales Summit – Strategies for Success.

Each year, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - South Dakota honors a member who exemplifies excellence in their profession. This individual has made significant contributions to their local affiliate and state association, actively participated in community and public service initiatives, and has dedicated much of their career to the life insurance industry.

Formerly called the Underwriter of the Year Award, at the 1966 South Dakota Association of Life Underwriters state convention, it was decided to change the name of the award to the Edward H. Downs Memorial Award. A 1957 winner of the SDALU Underwriter of the Year Award, Downs had often expressed a deep sense of fulfillment as a result of his activities in the life insurance industry and his work in the local, state, and national associations.

Nominations close August 19, 2024. Nominate your colleague today!

Join NAIFA-South Dakota Black Hills Affiliate for an 18 hole charity golf tournament to benefit The Lonnie McKittrick Fund - Club for Boys.

AUGUST 15, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ready to join the action at NAIFA-South Dakota? Our organization is looking to grow and adapt, and we need your help! Volunteering with NAIFA-South Dakota is an opportunity to discover fulfillment and develop essential leadership skills as you contribute to our mission.

Bylaws are an important part of any organization, but sometimes having them available for our members isn't easy. If you haven't read recent changes to the NAIFA-South Dakota Chapter Bylaws recently, here is your chance.

How many times have you heard it? "The first day of my career, I was handed office forms to fill out, and my NAIFA application."

At a recent Brookings Affiliate meeting, members surprised Dennis Rowley, LUTCF, RHU, with a special celebration in honor of his 50 years as a NAIFA member. Denny, a 2009 LILI graduate, has since moderated LILI classes and held numerous leadership positions at both local and state levels.

Merriam-Webster defines Essentiality as: essential nature, essence, an essential quality, property or aspect.  This has never been more applicable or appropriate when used when considering the topic of Protecting your client’s most valuable asset, their ability to earn and grow their Income.

SEPTEMBER 11-12, 2024

Save The Date for NAIFA-South Dakota's 2024 Sales Summit! We can't wait to see you September 11-12 in Deadwood, SD. More information and official registration coming soon.

May 20-21, 2024
J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.

APRIL 17, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Michael Sir, RHU

OneProtection

MARCH 20, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join NAIFA-South Dakota on March 20th beginning at 10:00 am for our webinar event - Making DI a Highly Effective Part of Your Practice with Michael Sir, RHU from OneProtection. Michael has been an industry leader in the disability insurance arena for over 35 years.  His career has been focused on educating and training advisors about disability insurance and how to better protect their client's income. 

NAIFA-South Dakota is pleased to announce its partnership with OneProtection, a DI sales and training software.

Darla Rogers, NAIFA-South Dakota Lobbyist

FINAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE OF THE 2024 SESSION

12:00 - 1:00 PM CT