The National Association of American Family Agents Todays Date: Jul 3, 2009      
 


 
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What NAAFA Members Need to Know — Updated 6-27-2009


Agent/Company Issues

PRICE IS CRITICAL and this article definitely confirms it!
This article from JD Powers states that according to their survey, only about 10 % of the people say they did not buy from the company giving them the cheapest quote. However, one would also have to assume that 90% of the people DID buy from the company with the lowest quote. Agents have long been telling the company this fact, but it appears company officials are not agreeing with them. NAAFA is aware of several agents being given sales quotas and the threat of termination if these quotas are not met. This appears to be the ultimate in unethical and disloyal behavior toward agents. Most people know that the larger the number of policies an agent has, the greater the number of apps that agent writes per month. However, we all know that most of this business is not “raw” new business.  6/30/2008

The 20 Common Law Factors of a Perfect Independent Contractor Relationship

Deliberately Misclassified? What Allstate Has In Common With FedEx!
This article appeared recently in the Allstate Agent Association’s Winter 2008/2009 issue of the FOCUS. The article deals with the ongoing question of whether captive agents are independent contractors or employees. We suggest you read this article carefully. You might find you are able to substitute American Family’s name each time you see Allstate’s name. Quoted from the article, “If it Quacks Like A Duck, It’s Probably a Duck.”  3/14/2008

Captive Agents, the Forgotten People!"
NAAFA is again honoring agents’ requests to remain anonymous out of fear of retribution regarding this article, but we think this is perhaps one of the best letters we have received which summarizes the position and fate of all captive agents in America. You won’t want to miss this!  2/28/2008

UPDATE TO: "Regarding New Commission Schedule Coming..."


12/17/2008;  And the company wonders why they are losing so many customers and retention is bad? Their own JD Powers study tells it like it is! Click here to read the full article.


NAAFA MEMBERS! we are happy to present you with an update on the Capital Gains issue as it pertains to termination benefits.
All agents who are retired and those who are contemplating retirement should read this closely. NAAFA has promised to keep you up to date so CLICK HERE to read the update!  9/6/2008

RESULTS OF NAAFA SURVEY REGARDING AGENTS’ LOSS OF INCOME!

AN ARTICLE FOR ALL DISTRICT MANAGERS...   Click here!
Copy of a Mandatory OSAT Meeting notice...   Click here!
NAAFA comments on Mandatory OSAT Meetings and Responsibilities...   Click here!

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If you are a senior agent (anyone who qualifies for termination benefits or are over the age of 50) and were terminated, please contact NAAFA.
Did the company place a complaint against you by filing a U5 with Finra? If so, please contact NAAFA.
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