Commitment
to Education & Professionalism
Greg
Osby, CLU, LUTCF and Osby Insurance LLC is committed to
Continuing Education, Professional Associations and Community
Service. By belonging to such associations we feel we can
stay up to date and effective in serving your needs.
Chartered
Life Underwriter (CLU)
A CLU is a professional who guides clients in all areas
of business and family financial security encompassed by
life insurance. Much like individuals in other highly technical
professions such as law and accounting, a CLU is a recognized
specialist. In the U.S., the American College is the accredited
institution which awards this designation, as well as the
ChFC.
To become
a CLU, an individual must successfully complete a comprehensive
course of study and demonstrate competence by passing a
series of ten college-level examinations in several subject
areas including: life insurance, pensions, taxation, finance,
economics and business, and estate planning. Rigid ethical
and experience requirements also must be met. As a result,
it usually takes candidates five years to become a CLU.
Life
Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
The LUTCF designation is jointly conferred by NAIFA and
The
American College. All 8- and 12-week LUTC courses earn
60 LUTCF designation credits upon successful completion.
A total of 300 designation credits is needed to qualify
for the LUTCF designation. The completion of an ethics course
is also a requirement of all LUTCF designees. The designation
represents accomplishment and professionalism, helping agents
establish strong and lasting client relationships.
Member
of NAIFA
NAIFA
is a national nonprofit organization representing the interests
of more than 70,000 insurance nationwide, through its federation
of over 900 state and local associations. Founded in 1890,
NAIFA is the nation's largest insurance services membership
association, playing a vital role in encouraging legislation
and regulation at the federal and state levels to protect
consumers and maintain a healthy and well-regulated marketplace.
NAIFA also provides its members with education, networking
opportunities and training resources to help them grow their
practices.
Member
in the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP)
Society Headquarters are located in the Huebner Hall on
The
American College Campus, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
For more than 70 years, the Society of Financial Service
Professionals—formerly the American Society of CLU
& ChFC—has been helping individuals, families,
and businesses achieve financial security. With their strong
commitment to delivering only those financial products and
planning services that are in their clients' best interests,
the Society's more than 25,000 members nationwide are uniquely
qualified to assist the public in reaching their future
financial goals—today, tomorrow, and into the next
millennium.
Society
members have earned recognized professional credentials
in the financial services industry. If you are looking for
a professional adviser who has experience, knowledge, and
a strong commitment to ethical business practices, look
for a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.
The
Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE)
LIFE
is a non-profit organization designed to address the public's
growing need for information and education on life, health,
and disability insurance. LIFE also seeks to remind people
of the important role agents perform in helping families,
businesses, and individuals find the insurance products
that best fit their needs. LIFE was formed in 1994. Since
then, LIFE has developed a diverse educational program which
educates consumers and empowers them with the knowledge
needed to make informed insurance decisions. To learn more
about LIFE's programs go to www.Life-Line.org
Local
Chamber of Commerce Member
The Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit corporation
made up of concerned business and professional people who
volunteer their time and resources to make our communities
a better place to live, work and do business. The mission
of the Chamber is to strengthen the long-term economic vitality
of its members and to enhance the quality of life in our
community. Members benefit from exposure, networking and
becoming a part of a unified voice on business issues. The
Chamber provides programs that help area businesses grow,
expand and locate in our Community.
West
Des Moines Elks Lodge #2752 Member & PER
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United
States of America is one of the oldest and largest fraternal
organizations in the country. Since its inception in 1868,
the Order of Elks has grown to include nearly 1.2 million
men and women in almost 2,200 communities.
The
Elks and Youth: Of everything that the Elks do,
perhaps nothing is more important than their work with the
country's youth. The efforts of the Elks on behalf of the
young--in Scouting and scholarships, sponsoring athletic
and artistic endeavors, youth camps, and drug awareness
programs--sow the seeds of accomplishment and commitment
that benefit the nation.
Remembering Our Nation's Veterans: Since 1917,
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has demonstrated
its compassion for the veterans of our armed forces through
a number of programs and activities. The Elks realize that
in every state, city, town, and village in our nation there
is a hospital, nursing home, or VA medical center that houses
a living veteran deserving utmost respect. And that is why
the Order made a pledge in 1946 that "So long as there
are veterans in our hospitals, the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks will never forget them."
The Elks and Patriotism: Since the earliest
days of the Order, patriotism has been among the many hallmarks
that make the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks stand
out from other fraternal organizations. With a membership
comprised entirely of U.S. citizens, the BPO Elks is committed
to promoting the principles of individual freedom, opportunity,
and dignity. Elks have always been moved by the flag of
the United States of America, which is why, in 1907, Elks
members adopted a resolution designating June 14 as Flag
Day. In 1911 the Grand Lodge mandated that all local Lodges
observe Flag Day with appropriate ceremonies, making the
Elks the first national fraternal organization to require
the observance of Flag Day. Finally, on August 3, 1949,
President Harry S. Truman, himself a member of the Order,
permanently designated June 14 as Flag Day by signing an
act of Congress.
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