Plant the Seed Early for Long-Term Care Insurance

Your clients lead busy lives and they may put off making important decisions. Plant the seed early with these clients to help plan for possible future health needs. Buying a long-term care insurance policy may be far down the list of their priorities, so let them know the benefits of getting coverage early. Advantages to buying LTCi early Insurability — clients will be more likely to be approved for coverage Affordability — rates are based on your client’s age at time of purchase Peace of Mind — clients can rest easy, they are protected for any future care they may
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Real-Life Story: Bakouris Family

Dore was newly married, had a one-year old son and had just returned to work. She was 27, and life was just starting to fall into place. Then she started suffering from severe headaches. Given that she had no previous health issues, she went to the emergency room and got a CT scan. Thankfully Dore had done insurance planning at a young age, given her husband, Steve, was their insurance professional. Disability Income Insurance made a difference for their family. Watch the Bakouris family’s story by clicking here, or on the image below:   Real-Life Story: Bakouris Family   #goldencareagent
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updated Maryland CWL App Pack

Effective April 29, 2020 the Maryland Children’s Whole Life application packets were updated, please make sure you begin using the new application packet by checking the form number. App pack form numbers: Old: ICC17L663A New: ICC18L672A The new paper application packets are available and can be found on Sales Professional Access or ordered through your normal ordering channels. The electronic application is updated with the correct forms. Transition Rules: Children’s Whole Life applications submitted after June 1, 2020, must use the new Maryland application packet. Maryland application packets with the old form number will not be accepted after June 1,
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Walk Through Life Stages with Critical Advantage℠ Products

No matter what stage of life your clients are in, the products in the Critical Advantage portfolio can benefit them. Our Critical Advantage Portfolio includes Critical Illness insurance, Cancer insurance & Heart Attack/Stroke insurance products. Whether you’re meeting with young couples, retirees or business owners, there is a policy that’s right for them. Download this helpful flyer that shows what is important to your clients at different stages of their lives.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Walk Through Life Stages with Critical Advantage Products  
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments in AZ, CT, GA, IA, KY, ME, MI, MN, MT, NV, SC, TN, WI, WV.   Mutually Well COVID-19 Impact Direct your client to reach out to the Mutually Well Customer Service line if their gym has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Cost-Sharing Plan: Plan N Learn how Plan N can help save your clients money.   E-Application Signature Methods Learn more about e-App signature options. And remember, the e-App is an easy solution to write your business, while practicing social distancing.   Dental: Dental: Taking an
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Upcoming Changes to Sales Support

Mutual of Omaha is committed to providing you with effective resources and services that makes us easy to do business with. As a result of your feedback and to serve you better, we will be implementing some changes to the prompts on our Sales Support toll free phone line (1-800-693-6083). The new prompts will allow you to select the product, service or department you are calling in for and route you directly to the correct representative that can help. During the next few weeks, we will be slowly transitioning all incoming calls to the new prompts. In the interim, you
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Fitch Ratings affirms Securian Financial’s AA rating and stable outlook

Cites our extremely strong capitalization, very strong investment asset and risk profile, and diverse earnings profile On Friday, May 8, 2020, Fitch Ratings affirmed the insurance financial strength rating for Securian Financial at AA (Very Strong) and maintained our Stable outlook. The AA (Very Strong) rating is Fitch’s third highest of 19 ratings. The rating and outlook apply to Securian Financial affiliates Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company. Major rating agencies are reevaluating insurance companies due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement follows Fitch’s recent decision to revise their Rating Outlook on the U.S.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Good News | GTL’s Core Values Reflected In The Support Of Its Community

  GTL — Giving Together While Staying Apart As a company and through employee donations, Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company raised over $82,000 to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository and over 20 other local food pantries. During these especially challenging times caused by COVID-19, GTL takes pride in and strives to strengthen our community by providing access to food for those in need. Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company | LinkedIn   Read Full Good News Article Questions? Call our Marketing Team at 800-842-7799!         Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for all the latest
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Categories: COVID-19, GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Share a Story, a Tip, or a Comment in our Agent Community!

  Share Your Positive Story in our Agent Community Join a growing community of insurance agents and producers sharing positive stories, and sales tips for success while working remotely. Plus, all carrier and industry updates related to COVID-19 can all be found in one place. Click here for access and don’t forget to share your positive experiences!   Questions? Call our Marketing Team at 800-842-7799!         Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for all the latest announcements from the Top Carriers! Check out GoldenCare News
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Categories: COVID-19, GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Ken Dychtwald: Pandemic Will Force Big Changes in Retirement Planning”

“Ken Dychtwald: Pandemic Will Force Big Changes in Retirement Planning,” by Jane Wollman Rusoff, ThinkAdvisor Quote: “What will COVID-19 do to Social Security’s finances? “The coronavirus pandemic is a shocking ‘intervention’ whose biggest impact will show up in retirement planning: The crisis has forced older people to consider the importance of matching health span to life span and think about aspiring to a more streamlined lifestyle, argues Ken Dychtwald, founder and CEO of Age Wave. The ‘Pitchman for the Graying Revolution,’ as Fortune Magazine dubbed him, psychologist and gerontologist co-founded Age Wave in 1986 to help companies and government develop
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Categories: Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.