Print Platform Is Changing on Agent Net Info

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 15, 2020 We know it’s important to put your best foot forward with agent- and consumer-facing materials. Please be aware, we are changing the print platform on Agent Net Info to improve your experience. Effective December 15, 2020: The home page link to TransMarketing is changing to “Order Marketing Materials” You’ll now be directed to the Agent + Advisor Portal Log in to the portal and navigate to “Merrill Connect,” which can be found on the Sales Tools page. First-time users will need to register — click on the link below to view the registration video. HOW TO
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Transamerica.

Jamaica incentive trip dates changed

COVID-19 has certainly complicated business as usual. Yet our top LTC agents still deserve their time in the sun when they go above and beyond — now more than ever. But to ensure more of our agents are able to attend our 2021 incentive trip to Jamaica, we’ve decided to change the dates. Originally set for March 28 — April 1, 2021, the incentive trip will now take place October 17 — 21, 2021. We recognize these are difficult times for many and traveling right now may not be possible. This is our way of making sure our dedicated agents
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Transamerica.

Announcement: Mutual of Omaha National Sales Director

From the Desk of Tess Grace It is with bittersweet news that I inform you Steve Pike, National Sales Director, has announced his retirement beginning January 4, 2021. Steve has been with Mutual of Omaha for over 10 years and was an integral force in leading the Long-term Care, Critical Illness and Disability products. We thank him for all his contributions to Mutual of Omaha and wish him well on his much-deserved next chapter in life. It is with great pleasure I announce his successor, Corri Campbell. Corri has been with Mutual of Omaha for 1 year serving as a
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

EssentialLTC compensation structure updates

You asked and we listened Your feedback was used to simplify and enhance National Guardian Life Insurance Company’s (NGL) EssentialLTC Long Term Care insurance compensation schedule. These changes are available starting on January 1, 2021. We encourage you to ask GoldenCare about the changes and about signing the new schedule. Simplified compensation structure Your compensation is important to us. We listened to you and heard that you wanted a simplified compensation structure, making it easier for you to understand how you will be paid. Instead of eight levels of age bands, there are now two levels: Issue ages 40-69 Issue
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Important Transamerica Update

The Transamerica companies are part of the worldwide group of Aegon companies. As an international life insurance, pensions, and asset management company based in The Hague, Aegon has businesses in over 20 markets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Aegon Capital Markets Day: Leader in investment, protection, and retirement solutions December 10, 2020, 07:00 CET At today’s Capital Markets Day, Aegon CEO Lard Friese announces the company’s new strategy and financial targets for the period 2021 to 2023. Financial Targets 2021 — 2023 Reduce gross financial leverage to EUR 5.0 to 5.5 billion Implement expense savings program of EUR 400
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Transamerica.

Thrivent LTC: COVID-19 Underwriting Update

Long Term Care: COVID-19 Underwriting Update Effective 12/8/20: Applicants ages 18-60 who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization, fully recovered and are symptom free for 30 days can be considered for coverage. Applicants ages 61-69 who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization, fully recovered and are symptom free for 60 days can be considered for coverage. If the applicant has not met the 60 day requirement but has a physician’s statement noting they have been seen and are fully recovered can be considered for coverage. Applicants age 70 & up who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization,
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

TODAY! You Don’t Want to Miss This One – Earn Thousands with Our New Referral Program!

Have The LTCi Conversation Without The Stress Of Certification We’re pleased to introduce a brand new Longevity Planning Referral Program in collaboration with Integrity Marketing Group’s Long-Term Care insurance branch.   The Referral Program is EASY. You don’t have to become a Longevity Planning Specialist: no hassling with carrier contracts, producer certifications or DOI appointments. Make THOUSANDS in Referral Fees! Join Tom Randall TODAY for a Live Intro Webinar! Thurs, Dec. 10, 2020 2:00 PM  to  2:45 PM CST     For more info Visit IntegrityLTCDirect.com Download Referral Program Brochure       Questions or help registering? Call the GoldenCare
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Special Invitation! 2020 Industry Updates Featuring Steve Moses

  Join us for an exciting Industry Updates presentation!     Questions? Call the GoldenCare 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     For producer use only. Not for use with the general public.  
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Measuring The New Costs Of Care: How the pandemic is exacerbating the already rising price-points of long-term-care”

  “Measuring The New Costs Of Care: How the pandemic is exacerbating the already rising price-points of long-term-care,” Advisor Magazine   Quote: “In its 17th annual Cost Of Care survey, Genworth reveals rising costs in most areas of care. Access the full report here. … Despite the efforts of long term care providers to absorb many of the costs associated with COVID-19 as they put their own lives at risk to care for their clients, long term care costs increased substantially this year, particularly for assisted living facilities and in-home care, according to Genworth’s 17th annual Cost of Care Survey. … In
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

“More than 6 in 10 Americans now say they would rather die than live in nursing home: survey”

  “More than 6 in 10 Americans now say they would rather die than live in nursing home: survey,” by Amy Novotney, McKnight’s Senior Living     Quote: “In a blow to the skilled nursing industry, 61% of Americans now report that they would rather die than live in a nursing home. That’s according to a Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of almost 1,300 U.S. adults aged 24 or more years conducted by the Harris Poll. … ‘Our survey found that Americans prefer to stay in their home for long-term care (71%), and most would like to have the option of relying
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.