Also called the NAIC. A
non-profit organization in the United States consisting of the heads of the insurance departments of each state and U.S. territory. The NAIC drafts model legislation and conducts other activities geared toward bringing together the
insurance regulation laws in each state. The NAIC exists because each state may regulate insurance autonomously but it is advantageous for the states to have similar laws for the sake of consistency and to reduce
jurisdictional arbitrage. The NAIC was established in 1871.
An umbrella organization of thousands of local clubs across the United States that encourages successful investment practices among members. In particular, the NAIC encourages members to make long-term
investments in companies with high
growth potential. It runs educational and support programs for members. It was established in 1951 and is based in Michigan. It is also called BetterInvesting.