State Affairs

A Voice for the Industry in Governmental Action

Objectives

1. To provide a forum for the development of an industry consensus on issues pending before federal and state legislative bodies and agencies.
2. To assist the staff in conveying the Insured Retirement Institute's position to the appropriate governmental officials.
3. To formulate action plans to seek support on initiatives that would benefit the industry.

Committee Initiatives

1. State rollout of the Insured Retirement Institute STP Standards Initiative.
2. Participation in Americans for Secure Retirement Coalition.
3. Support for Congressional passage of the Retirement Security for Life Act.
4. Sponsorship of an educational seminar on annuities for Capitol Hill staffers.
5. Support for state adoption of the NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions and Annuity Disclosure Model Regulations.

Committee Meetings

1. In person: At selected IRI conferences and as needed.
2. Conference calls: As needed.

Committee Participation

The committee has 75 members, representing 34 companies and organizations.

How Do I Join?

You must be a member of the Insured Retirement Institute to participate. Complete this form to be added to this committee.

Committee Leadership

Chair: John Brown, Jackson National

Insured Retirement Institute Liaison

Lee Covington, SVP, Government & Regulatory Affairs, and General Counsel