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AALU/GAMA Testifies with Leading Trade Groups at the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Administrative Hearing AALU/GAMA CEO responds to today’s testimony with five industry association leaders WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU/GAMA CEO Marc Cadin released the following statement on the Proposed Fiduciary Standard of Conduct for “Improving Investment Advice for Workers and Retirees: “In an uncertain world, the financial…

AALU/GAMA Announces Two New Appointments Josh Caron to Serve as VP of Legislative Affairs, Jennifer Fox to Serve as AVP of Political Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU/GAMA announced today that Josh Caron, former assistant vice president of political affairs, was promoted to vice president of legislative affairs. He succeeds Armstrong Robinson, who took over as senior vice…

AALU/GAMA Announces Plugged-In Thought Leader Series CEOs and senior executives from leading life insurance carriers lend their perspective on key issues facing the profession WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, AALU/GAMA announced it will host a new on-demand series: Plugged-In. Each week, AALU/GAMA CEO Marc Cadin will interview the biggest names and most innovative leaders of life insurance carriers.…

AALU/GAMA Statement in Support of the Department of Labor’s Consumer Protection Proposal Ruling builds on the momentum of the SEC and NAIC’s standard of care model WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU/GAMA CEO Marc Cadin released the following statement in support of the Improving Investment Advice for Workers and Retirees Proposal: “The Department of Labor’s proposal safeguards consumer choice…

Armstrong Robinson Named Senior Vice President of Government Affairs The Hill alum will lead advocacy, political engagement, and legislative efforts for the organization WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU/GAMA announced today that Armstrong Robinson, former vice president of legislative affairs, was promoted to senior vice president of government affairs. He succeeds Chris Morton, who left the organization in April…

AALU/GAMA Statement in Support of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Legislation provides additional loan forgiveness provisions for small business owners WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU/GAMA CEO Marc Cadin released the following statement in support of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020: “The induced economic coma perpetuated a liquidity crisis for many small…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AALU/GAMA CEO Marc Cadin today released the following statement urging Congress to restore funding to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) emergency loan programs, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which were depleted last week: “Small businesses are struggling to survive and support their employees,” said...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU/GAMA CEO Marc Cadin today applauded passage of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law this afternoon. The CARES Act passed the House Friday, after the Senate approved the legislation unanimously earlier this week. “The resilience of this nation is being tested,” said Marc Cadin, AALU/GAMA CEO.…

Emergency legislation will provide immediate relief to small businesses, health care providers, workers, and distressed industries WASHINGTON, D.C.—AALU President and CEO Marc Cadin released the following statement in support of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “This is a pivotal moment for our nation,” said Marc Cadin, AALU President and CEO. “Small…

AALU/GAMA Launch Covid-19 Action Center: Navigating The Crisis Together Washington, D.C. (February 18, 2020) – AALU, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting, and GAMA International today launched the COVID-19 Action Center. The Action Center features best practices and tools for advisors to navigate this time for their businesses and their clients. It includes timely updates…