Heartfelt congratulations to great Broker World friend Chuck Anderson, senior vice president of strategic relationship management at Prudential as the recipient of the 2015 NAILBA Chairman’s Award. The award, created in 2009, was developed to recognize the efforts of a NAILBA volunteer who has performed “over and above” normal expectations during the Chairman’s term.
In presenting the award to Anderson, NAILBA Chairman David Long shared, “Chuck has been a cheerleader for our distribution channel for as long as I can remember, and has been a big part of his company’s relationship with NAILBA members and the annual meeting, leading the way in providing highly visible support through sponsorships and exhibits. This year in particular, he was strongly supportive of our newly formed advocacy partnership with AALU – his commitment extends beyond the annual meeting and the Charitable Foundation, to legislative initiatives and issues that impact the way our businesses are run.”
He continued, explaining, “Chuck has always been a strong supporter of NAILBA–from the carrier side. He has served on multiple NAILBA committees and on the Charitable Foundation board of directors,” concluding, “we are very grateful to have your support and enthusiasm, year after year.”
I know Chuck to be a tireless advocate for the brokerage industry, an enthusiastic contributor to many charitable causes, including the NAILBA Charitable Foundation (he even emailed me a contribution after the meeting when we didn’t connect!), and one of the most sincere and dedicated relationship builders I’ve ever met. My hat’s off to you, Chuck, and thank you for your friendship. [SPH]
The insurance industry as a whole is too often vilified by the mainstream media, the Administration, and a debasing mass of ambulance chasers as heartless, greedy and at best the exclusive servant of the very wealthy. It is my distinct privilege to provide evidence to the contrary on the heels of the 34th annual NAILBA meeting.
It has been my joy to serve on the NAILBA Charitable Foundation board for the past three years and it is with no small measure of gratitude that I’m able to report the outstanding efforts of the brokerage community and the NAILBA family in 2015 that will benefit countless less advantaged families and individuals.
Thanks to the contributions of more than 300 individuals, agencies, vendors and carriers, the NAILBA Charitable Foundation was able to distribute a total $245,000 to 17 extremely worthy charities, as well as $30,000 to the Life Happens organization. Grants are designed to benefit programs or projects in the communities of and sponsored by individuals from NAILBA’s member agencies and corporate partners. The 2015 selected charities received grants ranging from $5000 to $27,000, predominantly for causes involving children.The NAILBA Charitable Foundation is dedicated to providing funds to small, well-run charities that may not otherwise have access to additional funding.
The mission of the NAILBA Charitable Foundation is to encourage volunteerism among NAILBA members and provide grant funds to worthy charitable organizations that serve to enhance the quality of life for those less fortunate, with a special emphasis on children. To learn more about the work of the Foundation, and the impact it has had on NAILBA members and their communities, visit www.nailba.org.
Thank you one and all, for your effort, your compassion and the positive example you offer your peers, your customers, and most important for the comfort you give to those less fortunate than yourselves. Damn the mainstream media! Full speed ahead! [SPH]
