Sales Idea: Protect Your Clients’ Retirement Assets

The income provided by a career supports a family’s everyday living needs and their retirement savings. If one of your clients became sick or injured and was unable to work, would he or she have to dip into the family’s retirement savings to pay the bills? Use this sales idea to help your clients understand the role disability income insurance plays in protecting their retirement assets. Sales Idea: Protect Your Clients’ Retirement Assets   Sales Idea: Protect Your Clients’ Retirement Assets   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Critical Advantage Cash Value Rider in Texas to be Discontinued

Effective Friday, April 15, The Cash Value Rider will be discontinued on the Critical Advantage Portfolio in the state of Texas. Effective Date April 15, 2022 Impacted States Texas Transition Rules Critical Advantage applications in Texas with a Cash Value Rider must be signed by the customer on or before April 14, 2022 and received in the home office no later than April 19, 2022. Any applications signed after April 14, 2022 (regardless of date received) or applications received after April 19, 2022 (regardless of signed date) will not be accepted. We will not make any exceptions to these dates.
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Simplified Issue Time Service Update

Mutual of Omaha would like to thank you for the business we have received, and continue to receive, due to your commitment and partnership! Our Simplified Issue Life Underwriting team is currently experiencing an unprecedented volume of new business, and in turn is experiencing delays in time service. We are committed to keeping you updated on our service times. Our current time service levels are listed below. Please note, business days do not include weekends. Current Simplified Issue Life Service Levels: New Business Reviews: 3-4 business days from receipt Policy Issue: On average 5 business days, depending on requirements needed
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Condition-Related Marketing: Cancer

Condition-Related Marketing: Cancer Just because a client has a history of cancer, that doesn’t mean they can’t qualify for long-term care insurance. View our newest condition-related marketing flyer on prostate and breast cancer to learn more: Download it now!   Condition-Related Marketing: Cancer   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom partners with National Wildlife Federation

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is partnering with one of the most well-known national wildlife organizations to help inspire people to conserve and preserve the planet. National Wildlife Week and its Keep it Wild campaign runs April 4th through the 8th. It encourages people all over the country to commit to recovering America’s wildlife and wild places. The campaign features a custom website, digital content, social engagement, wildlife pledge, sweepstakes, supporter activation and national and local market media. It also strives to educate the public on how one third of U.S. wildlife species are at heightened risk of extinction in
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   New Medicare Supplement Plans in Iowa, Wisconsin, and West Virginia Effective April 21, 2022, you may begin selling new Medicare supplement plans in Iowa, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Don’t Forget to Sign Up for the Medicare Supplement Conference Join us June 6-8, in Las Vegas for the 2022 Medicarians Conference.   Dental: Level Copays for Insulin Mutual of Omaha RxSM Premier plan offers lower out-of-pocket costs for clients’ insulin.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTCi Spring Sales Contest

From the Desk of Michael Sladek and Corri Campbell When it comes to planning for long-term care, today’s consumers have more choices than ever before. However, we still believe a traditional LTCi policy remains the best solution for many clients because: It can be less expensive and provide better leverage than other funding options, making it the best value. Coverage is more comprehensive compared to other funding vehicles. Benefits, like a built-in cash option, provide greater flexibility throughout the progression of care. So… Are you ready to heat up your LTCi Sales? The top 20 LTCi producers in May and
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Coming 2023: GWIC’s rebrand

Coming in 2023: GWIC’s rebrand In 2023, American Enterprise Group (AEG), the holding company of Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®), will launch a new, unified brand to capitalize on its overall size and strength while delivering a clear and consistent brand message. The new identity will help AEG and GWIC increase brand awareness and create brand fans by moving from being a commodity to an experienced provider. The future brand is distinctive, memorable, and reflects who AEG is, who it’s been, and who it will always be. To see the brand reveal video, click below: AEG and GWIC will notify
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Categories: Great Western, Industry News, and Life Insurance.

SecureCare III is here

Give your LTC clients a benefit boost The wait is over! SecureCare™ III is now available in all states except AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, IN, MT, ND, NY and SD. SecureCare III, a long-term care (LTC) and nonparticipating whole life insurance policy, is the next evolution in our SecureCare product line. It has all the things you love — plus more flexibility. From enhanced premium payment flexibility to choosing the protection that matters most, clients can custom build the LTC solution that works for them. What’s new with SecureCare III? Discover product highlights and more Visit website > SecureCare
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and Securian.

Modified Underwriting Guidelines for Major Depression and Family History

Modified Underwriting Guidelines for Major Depression and Family History Just because your client has anxiety and/or depression does not mean they are ineligible for Long Term Care insurance. Each case will be considered based on the documented medical information including prescription history. Given the extent that we have seen Major Depression rise in our review of medical records, we are changing the way we approach our final decision. Before a case is declined for any psychiatric reason, the case will be reviewed by an underwriting committee. Each case will be evaluated on the available information. Review the new Major Depression,
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Categories: Industry News and National Guardian Life.