NAIFA CEO Resigns

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ chief executive officer has left to “pursue other interests,” the association said Tuesday.

John J. Healy was brought on in September 2007 as an executive with “more than two decades of experience leading organizations through periods of strategic change while taking them to new heights of influence and success,” according to a NAIFA after Healy was hired, reportedly with a three-year contract.

In announcing Healy’s departure, the association said it was proud of its recent achievements.

“The last two years have seen a great deal of progress at NAIFA, and the association has much to be proud of,” said NAIFA President Thomas Currey in a statement. “The industry’s presence on Capitol Hill and NAIFA’s position as the leading association for insurance professionals and financial advisors are stronger than ever. Because of programs and initiatives now in place, the value we offer to our members grows every day. We appreciate John’s leadership and contributions to NAIFA and anticipate continuing the association’s momentum. We wish John the best in his future endeavors.”

Susan B. Waters, NAIFA’s deputy CEO since October 2007, is the acting CEO. Before joining NAIFA, Waters was president of Sextant Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in association governance, conflict management, strategic planning, leadership development and meeting facilitation.

“We all know Susan and are confident in her abilities to lead NAIFA at this time,” Currey said. “For more than two years, she has helped lead the professional staff and has overseen the day-to-day operations at NAIFA. Her track record of success is impressive, and under her leadership, the association will continue its climb. We are very fortunate to have her in place.”

Waters has served as the CEO of three associations, has been a licensed insurance broker, and has served as executive vice president of an insurance agency, NAIFA said.

NAIFA says it is the nation’s oldest and largest association of insurance and financial advisors, serving 60,000 members.

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