Express Time Service Update

From the Desk of Marty Johnson Recently I informed you we were experiencing processing delays for Simplified Issue business. At this time, we continue to receive unprecedented volumes of new business, which is leading to extended service levels. I want to reiterate; we remain committed to providing the quality service you have come to expect. We are addressing this issue by increasing our staff, and reallocating internal resources where applicable to assist. Additionally, our underwriting team continues to work extra time on nights and weekends to ensure your business is handled as quickly as possible. We continue to focus on
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Our Critical Advantage e-App is Easy to Use

The Critical Advantage℠ Portfolio e-Application is easily accessible on Sales Professional Access (SPA) under the Electronic Applications link. We have also provided a Quick Start Guide to help you submit your Critical Advantage applications online. Reasons to Use the e-Application Allows you to quote a premium and complete an application at the same time You’re always using correct forms and your applications are completed in good order Provides a paperless “green” experience Simple e-signature process Auto-save functionality A dashboard shows all applications in process Save time- assures application is in good order at the time of submission Our Critical Advantage
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

The Hidden Costs of Waiting

We all know there are risks that come with waiting to purchase a life insurance policy: What happens if the client unexpectedly dies and doesn’t have the death benefit? What if the client is diagnosed with an illness that no longer allows him to be insurable? But with an accumulation-focused life insurance policy, there’s an additional consequence your clients may not be aware of. Waiting can also impact the amount of income your client can take from his or her policy down the road. Even waiting just a few years could change the income potential by thousands of dollars a
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Do Your Medicare Clients Have Cancer or Heart Attack and Stroke Coverage? As the nation ages, the chances of people suffering from cancer or heart disease increases. Learn how you can help your clients fill the gap between coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.   New Medicare Supplement Plans Nevada We are pleased to announce you can begin selling our new competitively priced Medicare supplement plans in Nevada.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for Maryland, Utah, Idaho, Kansas, Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico.   2021 April Rate Release View the new rates for Georgia, Kentucky, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah,
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

On Demand Webinar Training Series

Watch our LTCi Training Series on demand! To watch on demand, follow the steps below: Click the webinar link. Register for the on-demand event (or enter your email address). View the presentation! Topics are listed below: Back to the Basics of LTCi: Go back to the basics with a product overview and the history of long-term care insurance. Sales and Marketing Process and the Tools You Can Use: Get to know your LTC sales and marketing team as they share the “Six Steps of the LTCi Sales Process” and the tools you can use. All About Underwriting: Learn more about
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Quote on the Go with the Quotes for Sales Professionals App

Mutual of Omaha’s “Quotes for Sales Professionals” free mobile quoting app makes your life easier by allowing you to quote our products on the go. No more rates sheets and manual calculators. This tool allows you to enter your client’s information and get an instant quote right on your mobile devices ( Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.). Simply search Mutual of Omaha in the App Store or in Google Play, download “Quotes for Sales Professionals” and you’re ready to start quoting! Mobile Quotes Tips You have the ability to save your preferences within the app – making it even faster for
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Reminder: Transamerica to Discontinue Selling LTC

TRANSAMERICA TO DISCONTINUE STANDALONE LONG TERM CARE As a reminder, Transamerica will discontinue the sale of individual, standalone long term care insurance (LTCI) products on March 31, 2021. Also, acceptance of applications under approved multi-life cases (worksite and association) will end on June 30, 2021. The impacted products are TransCare® II and TransCare® III. These changes will not affect any LTCI policies previously issued to existing customers. The administration and service of in force policies will stay the same, and customers shouldn’t see a change in their experience. LTCG, a trusted leader in the LTCI business, will remain the administrator
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Transamerica.

Gerber Life Agent Portal Updates Coming Soon

Agent Portal Updates Coming Soon   We are excited to announce some updates and changes taking place within the Gerber Life Agency Portal effective March 16, 2021! Our goal is to make your daily transactions with Gerber Life as simple as possible. With that focus we have improved several areas to make it easier for you to keep track of your applications and policies. Gerber Life will no longer offer applications in Puerto Rico. We have expanded our Case Status section to include the following updates: License and/or Appointment Review: Within the case status section on the Agent Portal, if
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Categories: Gerber Life, Industry News, and Life Insurance.

GoldenCare Newsletter | March 8, 2021

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, March 8, 2021 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare:   THURSDAY! LTCi Comparison: Transamerica vs Mutual of Omaha Thurs, Mar 11, 2021 10:00 AM  to  10:30 AM CST     Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training.  Stay up-to-date on the latest products and sales strategies. Check back for our next exciting promotion! Guest Article: “A COVID Storm Hits Senior Living,” by Patricia Mertz Esswein, Kiplinger Enjoy!   Compliance: GoldenCare Agent Compliance Guide GoldenCare Agent Marketing Guide   Industry Updates: From Mutual of Omaha:
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), and OneAmerica.