Awards

Greenville’s Mike Head Awarded Highest Young Advisor Honor for NAIFA-SC

Columbia, SC- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is pleased to announce that NAIFA-Upstate member, Mike Head, is the recipient of the 2017 SC Young Advisor Team (YAT) Leader of the Year. The award was given at the Annual President’s Dinner at the 2017 NAIFA-SC Convention held in downtown Charleston in June.

The YAT Leader of the Year Award recognizes an advisor’s commitment to NAIFA-SC, including service on local, state and national committees and participation in the Leadership in Life Institute (LILI); involvement with state or federal legislative efforts; participation in external service work such as charities; and an ability to inspire others.

Mike Head, a graduate of Clemson University, works for Head Financial Group, and focuses on employee benefit and individual life & health insurance solutions. He specializes in self-insured and wellness strategies for small employers looking to combat rising healthcare cost. As a member of NAIFA, Mike is currently serving as Vice President/Treasurer of NAIFA-Upstate. Mike is also an active member of the National Association of Health Underwriters and the Clemson Alumni Association. Mike and his wife Sara, are members of Mauldin United Methodist Church and have three children – Lawson, Max, and Maggie.

“We are so thankful for the time and work Mike continues to dedicate to NAIFA-SC. His commitment to promoting education and involvement among new advisors in the industry is something that will make a difference for years to come,” stated Joe Riley, President of NAIFA-SC.

2013 Carroll H. Jones Award

Head is named 2013 Carroll H. Jones Award Recipient

Columbia, SC June 18, 2013 - Kenneth (Ken) W. Head, CLU, Greenville, SC received the 2013 Carroll H. Jones Award by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - South Carolina (NAIFA-SC). The Carroll H. Jones award had been designated as the NAIFA-SC person of the year award. The award was presented at the 2013 NAIFA-SC annual meeting, June 14, 2013, Florence, SC.

The purpose of the award is to honor the outstanding insurance and financial advisor in South Carolina who has made, and is currently making the most outstanding contribution to our industry. He or she must devote his or her full time to the marketing of insurance and financial products.

Merlin Powell, President of NAIFA-SC had this to say, "No one is more deserving of this award than Ken Head. He has served the Greenville local NAIFA, NAIFA-SC and NAIFA National in various leadership positions. Ken is truly an asset to the association and to the community that he serves.”

Ken is the owner of Head Financial Group, Inc., Greenville, SC. Head Financial Specializes in life and health insurance and financial products for small business and individuals since 1985.

Mr. Head has taken an active role in his community by serving with the Better Business Bureau in Upstate South Carolina, the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the National Association of Health Underwriters, and the Furman University Paladin Club board.

NAIFA- South Carolina was founded in 1935 and headquartered in Columbia, SC. NAIFA-SC is a federation of 14 local associations representing over 800 individuals engaged in insurance and financial services. Visit NAIFA-SC's website at www.NAIFASC.org.

About NAIFA: NAIFA was founded in 1890 as the National Association of life Underwriters, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors comprises nearly 800 state and local associations representing the business interests of 60,000 members nationwide. Members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. NAIFA's mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members. Visit NAIFA's website at www.naifa.org.