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Membership
There are many good reasons for being a member of GAIFA. Listed below are but a few of the many benefits of membership:

National and State Benefits

• EDUCATION & TRAINING. Each year GAIFA furnishes 12 hours of CE for its membership "at no cost" to paid members. In cooperation with NAIFA and the Life Underwriter Training Council, (LUTC) we provide hours of high quality professional education with specific courses for advanced, intermediate and beginner producers. New courses are added each year to ensure that you stay knowledgeable of the financial issues that impact your clients financial goals. Members of GAIFA receive a discount (approximately 10%) on the cost for the LUTC courses. In addition, CE on-line allows members to obtain additional CE credits at their convenience.
• PRODUCE SALES & QUALITY RECOGNITION. The marks of a professional include high standards of professionalism and client commitment. NAIFA helps you standout among your peers by recognizing achievements through the Industry Recognition Program. This includes the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, LUTCF- Fellow Designation, National Quality Award, National Sales Achievement Award, National Multiline Sales Award, and the Home Service Quality Sales Award.
• DISCOUNTS ON BUSINESS RESOURCS EVERYDAY. Members of GAIFA qualify for discounts on long distance telephone service and through an agreement with UPS members qualify for discounts when shipping items. Additional discounts are offered by client management software companies, long term disability income protection, Errors and Omission coverage and much more through NAIFA’s Advantage Plus Program.
• THE ADVISOR TODAY. The official publication of NAIFA monthly contains numerous sales ideas plus one issue each year dedicated to marketing with more than 100 sales ideas. There are additionally sales and service aides that will assist your clients in making decisions when considering insurance. In connection with the local association networking opportunities, NAIFA provides the sales ideas you need to succeed in today’s competitive market.
• LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. As a member of your local there are numerous opportunities to be involved in the community as a volunteer. Community Service projects often include Walk-a-Thons, Golf Tournaments, Red Cross Blood Drives, Habitat for Humanity, Food Bank Drives, and many other worthwhile projects to allow for community involvement.
• CLIENT BUILDING. Since members of GAIFA follow a strict Code of Ethics throughout their career your clients will notice your exemplary professionalism and commitment to being the best professional possible, dedicated to making a difference in your clients needs.
• INDUSTRY TRENDS. The Advisor Today, and the local newsletter published monthly, will keep you up to date on industry breaking news, technological developments product information and selling tools impacting the industry and your career. The State Association magazine published quarterly will keep you abreast of state and local state legislative initiatives, events and happenings.
• BUSINESS REFERRALS. Meeting monthly with your peers allows for opportunities to exchange valuable referrals. Only NAIFA members are afforded this exclusive networking opportunity
• FEDERAL & STATE LOBBYING EFFORTS. NAIFA federation lobbyists at the state and national level work continuously to preserve your interest and those of your clients in the insurance and financial services industry. NAIFA membership tips the balance of power in your favor.  

Local Benefits

• Monthly General Membership Luncheon meetings. The monthly meetings last 1 hour and usually offer Continuing Education Credits. These are free to paid GAIFA members.
• Sales Ideas. Monthly meetings often include industry leaders and officers from sponsoring companies. These offer sales ideas from people with various backgrounds and training.
• Fellowship with peers. The meetings offer an opportunity to fellowship and share ideas on how to prospect, close the sale, deliver the rated case, and many more common interest items.
• Monthly Newsletter. Members receive a monthly newsletter that list award winners, ongoing Community Service projects, and other items of interest on both the local and state level.

Continuing Education classes. GAIFA offers 12 hours of CE classes each year with the classes being free to paid members. This is enough hours to meet the annual CE requirements in Alabama. 

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