--- title: NAIFA-Maine Blog | NAIFA-Maine description: National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Maine Chapter Blog --- **** [![NAIFA_Maine-white](https://me.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NAIFA_Maine-white.png?width=90&height=93&name=NAIFA_Maine-white.png) ![NAIFA_Maine](https://me.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NAIFA_Maine.png?width=114&height=118&name=NAIFA_Maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/) [![Member Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646) [**](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine/page/1#tmpmodule_1591268547545703) ** ![conferenceME](https://me.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/conferenceME.jpg?width=1920&height=988&name=conferenceME.jpg) ### NAIFA-Maine #### Recent posts by NAIFA-Maine ## [Happy Independence Day NAIFA-Maine!](https://me.naifa.org/blog/happy-independence-day-from-naifa-maine) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 7/1/25 6:32 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/4th%20of%20July.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/happy-independence-day-from-naifa-maine) As we celebrate the birth of our nation, NAIFA extends warm wishes to you and your families for a joyful and safe Fourth of July. This day reminds us of the power of freedom, the strength of community, and the importance of service — values we proudly uphold in our work and in our lives. Enjoy the fireworks, celebrate with loved ones, and take a moment to reflect on the opportunities we share as Americans. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/happy-independence-day-from-naifa-maine) ###### Topics: [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 2 min read ## [Lead The Way: NAIFA-Maine Board Opportunities Now Open](https://me.naifa.org/blog/lead-the-way-naifa-maine-board-opportunities-now-open) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 7/1/25 5:49 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/NAIFA_Maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/lead-the-way-naifa-maine-board-opportunities-now-open) Are you passionate about shaping the future of our profession? Do you want to make a meaningful impact within your NAIFA community? Here’s your chance. NAIFA-Maine is currently seeking dedicated, forward-thinking members to serve as board officers and directors in 2026. This is an incredible opportunity to lead, grow, and give back to the organization that supports your career and advocates for your success. **Why Serve?** [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/lead-the-way-naifa-maine-board-opportunities-now-open) ###### Topics: [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 1 min read ## [Maine Bureau of Insurance to End Online Examinations](https://me.naifa.org/blog/maine-bureau-of-insurance-to-end-online-examinations) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 5/12/25 6:17 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20digital%20image%20features%20an%20office%20desk%20with%20a%20laptop%20open%20to%20text%20Maine%20Bureau%20of%20Insurance%20Prelicensing%20exam.jpeg) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/maine-bureau-of-insurance-to-end-online-examinations) The Maine Bureau of Insurance has directed its licensing examination vendor, Pearson VUE, to cease administering online-proctored insurance licensing examinations for Maine. The option of an online insurance examination for certain authorities was initially permitted in response to the COVID public health emergency, which has ended. After a review of security risks with online-proctored licensing examinations in uncontrolled environments, we have made the decision to stop offering licensing examinations via this method.  Over the past year, many other state insurance regulators have ended the online testing option due to similar concerns. Effective today, no new registrations will be accepted for online insurance examinations. In addition: [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/maine-bureau-of-insurance-to-end-online-examinations) ###### 1 min read ## [Webinar: Social Security Unlocked](https://me.naifa.org/blog/webinar-social-security-unlocked) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 4/8/25 4:11 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Social%20Security%20and%20Money.jpeg) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/webinar-social-security-unlocked) ## Social Security Unlocked: Maximizing Benefits & Guiding Your Clients - Webinar ### May 15, 2025 ### **2:00 - 3:00 PM EST** Making a smart Social Security claiming decision is more complex than many retirees and financial professionals may realize. Retirees can miss out on hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetimes. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/webinar-social-security-unlocked) ###### Topics: [Continuing Education](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/continuing-education) [Webinar](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/webinar) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 1 min read ## [NAIFA Live: Leveraging AI](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-live-leveraging-ai) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 4/2/25 1:50 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Seif_Jon.jpg) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-live-leveraging-ai) AI is changing the business landscape by the day, and NAIFA is here to keep you current. Join Jon Seif as he shows how forward-thinking firms are using data and AI to establish relationships and address the needs of their clients. During the webinar, you’ll also see how Catchlight (built in Fidelity Labs) is helping advisors cultivate deeper relationships while cross-selling more of their insurance clients into wealth management. During **Leveraging AI** you will: - Learn key insights about the great wealth transfer and organic growth - Hear how modern firms are using data and AI to identify, prioritize, and engage with clients - See a demo of the Catchlight platform (built in Fidelity Investments’ tech incubator, Fidelity Labs) [![Register Today!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/615d510b-e02c-41a1-bbfc-286b01794c53.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/615d510b-e02c-41a1-bbfc-286b01794c53) [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-live-leveraging-ai) ###### Topics: [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 2 min read ## [If you don't speak up for your business, no one will!](https://me.naifa.org/blog/if-you-dont-speak-up) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 3/17/25 9:46 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Congressional%20Conference%202025%20-%20(1000%20x%20620%20px).png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/if-you-dont-speak-up) Congress Is Discussing Your Future. Shouldn't You Be Part of the Conversation? If you won't speak up for your business and clients, no one else will. Decisions made in Washington, D.C., greatly impact your business and clients. Yet, most of our lawmakers are not experts in insurance or financial services or how agents and advisors are critical to the financial security of American families and small businesses. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/if-you-dont-speak-up) ###### Topics: [Congressional Conference](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/congressional-conference) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) [NAIFA Proud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-proud) ## [Share Your Real Life Story](https://me.naifa.org/blog/share-your-real-life-story) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 3/4/25 11:46 AM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/logo_LifeHappens_primary_horizontal_color_SM.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/share-your-real-life-story) Our Real Life Stories program has helped motivate people to buy insurance for 20+ years. These stories highlight the role insurance has played in helping families and businesses in times of great financial need, along with the insurance professionals who have helped them. None of the people featured in our stories could have anticipated the challenges they’d face. However, smart insurance planning ensured that emotional struggles weren’t compounded by financial hardship. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/share-your-real-life-story) ###### Topics: [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ## [NAIFA-Maine Recognizes and Congratulates 2024 NAIFA Quality Award Recipients](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-maine-recognizes-and-congratulates-2024-naifa-quality-award-recipients) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 11/12/24 10:12 AM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Maine%20-%202020/naifa-maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-maine-recognizes-and-congratulates-2024-naifa-quality-award-recipients) 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. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-maine-recognizes-and-congratulates-2024-naifa-quality-award-recipients) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 3 min read ## [Matthew S. Tassey is the 2024 Recipient of the John Newton Russell Memorial Award](https://me.naifa.org/blog/matthew-s-tassey) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 8/5/24 10:02 AM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Tassey.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/matthew-s-tassey) NAIFA is proud to announce that [Matthew S. Tassey,](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=true&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAAAcE1vgBMLqNNJx_X4hjzJH1kJdM5HJk5fA&keywords=matthew%20tassey&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=b072f3a4-a0af-4a99-8a3e-a79be41c9af5&sid=y3%3B&spellCorrectionEnabled=false) CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, is the recipient of the 84th annual [John Newton Russell Memorial Award](https://tdc.naifa.org/jnraward-about). The award is the highest honor accorded by the insurance industry to a living individual who has rendered outstanding services to the institution of life insurance. The selection committee consists of representatives of 11 leading organizations in the life insurance and financial services industry. Tassey will be celebrated and formally presented the award at NAIFA’s [Apex 2024, National Leadership Conference, and Belong](https://apex.naifa.org/registration) event Sept. 21 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. **Be sure to [attend Apex/The NLC/Belong](https://apex.naifa.org/registration) to congratulate Matt and celebrate his achievement!** [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/matthew-s-tassey) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 1 min read ## [NAIFA-Maine Volunteers Needed](https://me.naifa.org/blog/volunteers-needed) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 6/10/24 3:43 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Maine%20-%202020/naifa-maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/volunteers-needed) Ready to join the action at NAIFA-Maine? Our organization is looking to grow and adapt, and we need your help! Volunteering with NAIFA-Maine is an opportunity to discover fulfillment and develop essential leadership skills as you contribute to our mission. We're looking for individuals like you to step up and get involved. Whether you're interested in serving on our Board of Directors or lending a hand on one of our committees, there's a place for you here. 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