Chapter Updates

The Kind of Love That Stays

by NABIP‑NN President Aliana Rushing

February often brings Valentine’s Day to mind cards, flowers and grand gestures. But the kind of love that feels most relevant to our work this month looks a little different. It’s the kind of love that stays.

When I first entered the insurance industry at 16, my motivation was simple: I adored my family. Not many of you know this, but my father, Robbie Rushing, was a single dad raising two teenage girls while running two businesses and working tirelessly to support us. Watching him juggle it all left a lasting impression. I remember thinking, What better life is there than one where you get to work alongside the people you love?

What I didn’t know then was that my love for family would grow into a love for this industry and that love would grow again into a deep commitment to our community, our clients and the advocacy work that shapes our profession.

In our work as health insurance agents, love rarely looks flashy. It looks like commitment. It looks like patience, reliability and consistency. It shows up in the hours spent untangling complicated situations, answering hard questions and standing beside clients during moments that are stressful, confusing or deeply personal.

It can look like:

Most of us didn’t choose this profession because it was easy or glamorous. We chose it because it mattered. Because we saw a need for clarity, honesty and someone willing to stay when the system feels overwhelming.

This industry asks a lot of us. Policies change, carriers shift and the work can be exhausting. But the real value lies in the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn over time.

As members of NABIP Northern Nevada, we represent a steady, enduring kind of love, the kind that shows up even when it’s inconvenient, advocates when it would be easier not to and stays.

Thank you for the work you do, the integrity you bring and the love you show our community every day.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

2026 Monthly Luncheon Programs Start Off with Zeal

NABIP‑NN kicked off the new year with a dynamic carrier panel featuring representatives from four carriers:

2026 Charities Selected

Each year, NABIP-NN selects two charities to receive 100% of the funds raised through monthly luncheons and annual events.

A regular sponsor of raffle prizes is Word & Brown, which donates a red and white bottle of wine each month. Additional businesses occasionally contribute extra prizes.

Following a unanimous Board vote, the 2026 charities are:

Safe Embrace

Dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence through prevention and intervention services, Safe Embrace operates the largest and most inclusive safe house in the Reno‑Sparks area. They provide emergency shelter, legal advocacy, housing assistance and comprehensive support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Spread the Word Nevada

The Reno chapter focuses on advancing childhood literacy in low‑income communities, changing lives one book at a time. NABIP-NN will participate in the organization’s annual book drive.

2026 Chapter Officers Election

Nominations Committee Chair Don Goldmann announced that the annual election of officers will take place during the Annual Membership Meeting luncheon on April 29th at the Atlantis Casino.

This election will determine the 2026-27 Board Year, beginning July 1, 2026. The luncheon will be held in conjunction with the chapter’s Annual Benefits & Medicare Summit.

Members interested in being nominated, or nominating another member, may contact Don at [email protected].

Committee members also include Vice President Georgana Cepeda and Vice President of Professional Development Julie Ann Evans.

February Member Luncheon Features Medicare Panel

A CE approved panel discussion will headline the February 11th membership luncheon at the Atlantis Casino & Resort.

Operation Shout: Protect Coverage Affordability for Millions

Congress is at a critical decision point for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace.

The U.S. House has passed a three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) that help millions afford coverage. The Senate must act now and your voice is urgently needed.

Extending EPTCs, creating a 90-day Special Enrollment Period and avoiding a hard income cliff would lower premiums, prevent coverage losses and ensure families can access affordable plans when they need them. These steps protect continuity of coverage, reduce affordability shocks and strengthen the Marketplace for people across income levels.

Health insurance and benefits professionals see firsthand what happens when affordability protections disappear.

Tell Senators Catherine Cortez‑Masto and Jacky Rosen to protect coverage and affordability.

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Calendar of Events

NABIP - Northern Nevada February Monthly Meeting

NABIP - Northern Nevada March Monthly Meeting

NABIP - Northern Nevada April Monthly Meeting

 Expo April 2026

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NABIP Happenings

Join NABIP for the 36th Annual Capitol Conference 2026 

February 22–24 in Washington, D.C.

This premier advocacy event brings together more than 800 health insurance and benefits professionals for three powerful days of preparation, education, and direct engagement with lawmakers and policymakers.

From in-depth training and timely policy briefings to a full day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, Capitol Conference 2026 empowers members to make their voices heard and drive meaningful change in healthcare policy.

Help shape the future of healthcare that expands access, strengthens choice, and improves affordability while strengthening relationships with legislators and connecting with industry leaders.

Sunday prepares. Monday equips. Tuesday delivers.

New Member Orientation

One of the best ways to maximize the value of a NABIP membership is to learn about all the benefits at any monthly New Member Orientation!

Monthly orientations are held by Zoom at 9 AM on every 4^th Thursday of the month. 

The Zoom meeting ID is 826 3420 3381 and the passcode is “Membership”.

The program can also be accessed here: http://welcometonabip.org

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Member Resources

Online Learning Institute

Earning the Registered Employee Benefits Consultant® (REBC®) designation elevates your credibility as a professional. The field of employee benefits continues to evolve rapidly. A year does not go by without new government regulations, new or modified coverages, and new techniques for controlling benefit costs. To best serve their clients, professionals need to have a current understanding of the provisions, advantages, and limitations associated with each type of benefit or program as a method for meeting economic security.

Affordable courses are available by visiting the NABIP site here.

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Did You Know

There are many resources available to every member.  Below are active links to a world of benefits that come from being a member of NABIP.

This collection of logos contains active weblinks to make it very easy for you to click and be led directly to the appropriate section of the national NABIP website. 

Apply today for one of NABIP's highest honors - Leading Producers Round Table (LPRT). Click here for more information. 

NABIP's Leadership Academy assists chapter leaders and members to become better leaders in life and NABIP. This 12-module program provides a wide variety of topics touching on many areas to provide students with a well-rounded experience. Programming can be done through attending pre-recorded programming, by attending monthly webinars or as a mix of the two formats.

NABIP created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions help advance the association's mission.

NABIP Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).

 Vision & Core Values, DEIB Training & DEIB Resources. Click Here to learn more.

Leadership Mentorship Program

Provides senior leadership support to new and current members professionally and in their leadership roles. Click Here for more information

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