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NAIFA-Columbus is proud to share our experience at the 2021 National Leadership Conference and Belong Awards Celebration that was held earlier this month. During the event, NAIFA National announced that Robert M. Roach, CLU, ChFC, AEP is the recipient of the inaugural Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize members who have contributed to the life and health insurance industry throughout their careers as well as contributing to their community. As insurance agents became the primary financial advisors to their clients, the scope of the award broadened. In 2004, the award was renamed the I. David Cohen Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of David Cohen who originally conceived the award and for his many years of service to NAIFA-Columbus. Allan W. Lepley, CLU, ChFC was chosen as the 2021 recipient and was recognized by NAIFA-Columbus President, Jay Randall, during this year's luncheon on December 15, 2021.