Another group of states have approved the Critical Advantage rate decrease of 20% for current policyholders. Effective April 1, 2019, the following states have been approved: DC, MN, NC, SC Your current customers in these states will not have to do anything to get the new rates. Their premiums will be at the new 20% rate cut automatically starting on 04/01/2019. Here is what your clients can expect with the lower rates. Age Current Monthly Rate New Monthly Rates Monthly Savings Yearly Savings 35 $22.81 $18.25 $4.56 $54.72 45 $38.09 $30.48 $7.61 $91.32 55 $59.69 $47.75 $11.94 $143.28 65 $86.69
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Cancer Insurance Pays a Lump Sum Payment for Out-of-Pocket Costs
About 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year. With advances in medical treatment, most of the people diagnosed will survive and live several more years. With cancer insurance from Mutual of Omaha, your clients will be able to pay for out-of-pocket costs including: Coverage shortfalls-deductibles, benefit limitations Special expenses-transportation, hotels, family care Living expenses if you must miss work-house payments, utilities, groceries Use the cancer insurance flyer to show your clients the need for this coverage. It’s available for immediate download here or Sales Professional Access. You can also order through your normal ordering channels.
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Disaster Relief Notification: Federal Government Shutdown
Mutual of Omaha is committed to working with your customers amidst the government shutdown. Grace periods for affected customers are being extended for an additional 30 days, and all requests are being handled on a rush basis. If you have any questions regarding this or any other Mutual of Omaha service, please reach out to our customer service team at 800-775-6000. Disaster Relief Notification: Federal Government Shutdown #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Introducing a New Producer Call Flow Using the Amazon Connect Phone System
In last week’s article, Enhancements to the New Amazon Connect Phone System, we announced an enhancement was underway that would give producers a more direct route to customer service. This new producer call flow has been implemented. Your path through the phone system now consists of only two questions. In the new experience, all callers will all be asked the same first question: ‘Please tell us if you are a policyowner, a provider, or a producer.’ You will answer with ‘Producer’. You will then be asked ‘What type of policy are you calling about?” From there, you will be routed
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GTL’s e-App is Your Own Digital Assistant!
Are you using the GTL e-App? Make this the year to take advantage of easy quoting and electronic business submission! The e-App will be your own digital assistant to help you sell GTL’s industry-leading products! DOWNLOAD FORAPPLE DEVICES DOWNLOAD FORANDROID DEVICES Unsure how to download, register or log in? The GTL e-App and Agent Portal now have an “Agent Help” button on the login screen. By clicking on the button you will have access to step-by-step videos that address the most common questions agents have regarding the e-App. Always have the most up-to-date version of the GTL e-App by
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Enhancements to the New Amazon Connect Phone System
In late November, we announced our new implementation of our Amazon Connect phone system for Life and Health Service and Claims. The Call Experience visual depicts the new experience. Our producers and customers are very important to us, and we sincerely appreciate the feedback you have provided throughout the transition to our new phone system. We continue to make improvements based on your feedback and are working to correct issues as they arise. We are also reallocating resources and hiring additional associates in some areas to improve wait times. We are confident that as we work to smooth out the
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The new and improved Critical Advantage approved in NJ
We announced improvements to the Critical Advantage application in July. Now the new app will be approved in New Jersey starting February 1, 2019. Here are the advantages to the new app. Cancer application Changed the cancer look-back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back testing question from 5 to 3 years Only 3 health questions Heart attack and stroke application Changed the heart attack and stroke look back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back treatment/testing question from 5 to 3 years Loosened diabetes question Removed high blood pressure question Critical Illness application Changed the
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Another State Approved for the Critical Advantage Rate Decrease
Great news! Ohio agents can offer the products in the Critical Advantage℠ portfolio with a 20% rate cut starting February 1, 2019! Your clients will get the same great coverage for less money, which could mean more sales for you. Check out how much they can save below. Age New Monthly Rate Previous Monthly Rate Monthly Savings Yearly Savings 35 $18.25 $22.81 $4.56 $54.72 45 $30.48 $38.09 $7.61 $91.32 55 $47.75 $59.69 $11.94 $143.28 65 $69.35 $86.69 $17.34 $208.08 This example is a Cancer policy with a $30,000 benefit amount and lifetime coverage. Check out this flyer to see
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Critical Advantage Rate Decrease for Existing Policyholders
We announced last month the Critical Advantage rate decrease of 20% for current policyholders for a handful of states. Effective March 1, 2019, the following states can be added to that list: AZ, DE, GA, ID, IL, LA, ME, MS, MO, NV, NM, VT and WI Your current customers in these states will not have to do anything to get the new rates. Their premiums will be at the new 20% rate cut automatically starting on 03/01/2019. Here is what your clients can expect with the lower rates. Age Current Monthly Rate New Monthly Rates Monthly Savings Yearly Savings 35
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Use the Critical Advantage Needs Flyer
Most of us know someone who has had cancer, a heart attack or a stroke. The products in the Critical AdvantageSM Portfolio cover all of these conditions. The Critical Advantage needs flyer gets this message to clients and gets sales leads for you. The flyer details the need for these products and the conditions they cover. A tear-off card is also included so it’s easy for potential clients to let you know when they want to hear more about this coverage. Click here to take a look at the flyer. It is available to order through normal ordering channels. If
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