Humana’s Q3 2021 Incentive: The more you sell, the more you Achieve

Producers can earn up to $300 per issued Humana Achieve Medicare Supplement policy depending on the underwritten mix with the Humana Achieve Underwritten Business Bonus. Pays on all policies on the following payout schedule 40%-49% Underwritten ⇒ $50 per issued policy 50%-59% Underwritten ⇒ $100 per issued policy 60%-69% Underwritten ⇒ $200 per issued policy 70% + Underwritten ⇒ $300 per issued policy   Qualify with just three approved applications in a month — regardless of underwriting class. Valid July, August and September 2021.   Humana’s Q3 2021 Incentive: The more you sell, the more you Achieve     #goldencareagent
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Humana, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

A Valued GoldenCare Team Member Announces Retirement

Audrey Roettger Announces Her Retirement! After over 15 years of dedicated service in GoldenCare’s New Business Team, Audrey Roettger has announced her retirement beginning July 9, 2021. Over the years, Audrey’s thoroughness and attention to detail have been a great asset to GoldenCare. She has helped countless agents with new business applications submitted through our office, ensuring they go to the carrier in-good-order. Although we are very excited for Audrey, the news is bittersweet. We thank Audrey for her contributions. Join us in wishing her well in the much-deserved next chapter of her life! #goldencareagent #goldencarenewbusiness #gcstaff
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Categories: GoldenCare News.

NGL EssentialLTC – New Washington state premium minimum

New Washington state premium minimum Due to the recent Washington Cares Fund, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is experiencing a very high volume of low premium LTCi new business applications from Washington, many of which are less than one-third NGL’s average LTCi premium per policy. NGL is taking steps to increase the likelihood applicants are purchasing LTCi protection for the long term. NGL is instituting a new premium minimum in Washington state only: Effective Wednesday, July 7, 2021, all WA applications must have a minimum annual premium of $2,000. The other previously announced benefit minimums will no longer in
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Great news! Our Med supp Georgia rates are among the lowest

We did the research so you don’t have to. It’s hard to keep track of which carrier is lowest in Georgia when Med supp rates change monthly. To help you stay as up-to-date as possible, we ran rates for two of the most popular plans, Plans G and N. And what we saw was great news. What’s the news, you say? Our Medicare supplement comes in at a competitive position in Georgia. Check it out*! Carrier Plan G Plan N Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company $105.78 $80.07 Average of Top Carriers $117.48 $99.60   * Sample rates as of 5/1/21
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Internet Explorer no longer supported for e-Signature

Internet Explorer no longer supported in eApp eSignature process Effective June 29, 2021, the iGo eAPP no longer supports Internet Explorer 11 or earlier for the AlphaTrust eSignature signing. To avoid issues, please use a supported browser: Google Chrome, FireFox, Mircosoft Edge or Safari. If browser issues continue, contact the iPipeline/iGO tech support desk at 1-800-641-6557 or support@ipipeline.com (Mon-Fri 8am–8pm EST). Users will see the following message if they attempt eSignature with Internet Explorer:     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Thrivent’s A++ rating affirmed

AM Best affirms Thrivent’s A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook Rating reflects Thrivent’s strong business profile and operating performance despite the headwinds of 2020, along with efforts to grow and serve its clients AM Best announced it has affirmed Thrivent’s A++ (Superior) rating as well as its stable outlook. The A++ (Superior) rating is the highest of the agency’s 16 ratings categories. In its review, AM Best recognized Thrivent for continuing to maintain its balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management. In addition, the agency noted Thrivent’s high-quality capital structure, which utilizes
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

NGL Holiday Closure & EssentialLTC Videos

Offices Closed July 5 In recognition of Independence Day, NGL’s home office and the LTC administrative office will be closed on Monday, July 5. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, July 6. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable holiday!   NGL EssentialLTC Videos If you’re looking for training videos for the EssentialLTC product, then we’ve got you covered. The Agent Resource Center (ARC) has videos covering key features of the product and the “how to” of our E-APP and underwriting process. Visit the ARC today to find these videos under the Sales & Marketing tab
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Help Your Clients Enhance Their Base Policy

Optional riders are a great way to enhance an already strong base policy. These valuable riders are for your clients who are seeking protection but also want to maximize the number of dollars being spent on disability insurance. No Cost Automatic Increase Benefit Rider – Optional no-cost rider will automatically increase the current policy total monthly benefit by 4% compounded each year during the 6-year term period without evidence of financial insurability. Future Insurability Option Rider – This is an optional no-cost rider that allows the policyholder to increase their base monthly benefit, on each third anniversary of the rider
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Riders Increase Policy Value

Do you know about the four optional riders available at the time of sale for a Critical Advantage policy? They are a great way to add extra value and protection to an already strong base policy. Below is a brief description of our optional riders. As always, some riders may vary by state. Please refer to our Critical Advantage Product & Underwriting Guide for full details. Cancer Rider — Pays a lump-sum benefit upon the diagnosis of cancer (internal cancer or malignant melanoma). Heart Attack & Stroke Rider — Pays a lump-sum benefit upon the diagnosis of a heart attack
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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 Review upcoming rate adjustments in various states.   Don’t Miss Out! – Marketing Credits Still Available Learn more about the Marketing Credits program for Med Supp and Dental.   Prescription Drug Plans: 2022 PDP Product and Compliance Trainings Now Available Get ready to sell for the 2022 PDP Plan Year with AHIP certification, as well as Mutual of Omaha Rx Compliance and Product training courses.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).