Hierarchy Change Guidelines In order to clarify the procedures and guidelines for requesting Hierarchy changes, Gerber Life has created the attached document: “Hierarchy Change Instructions and Guidelines.” We hope this helps manage expectations related to Hierarchy changes, and further aligns our partnership. Agent Hierarchy Change Guidelines #goldencareagent #gerber
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Securian: December 2017 Life Lines
December 2017 As we enter 2018, let’s take a look back We had a fast and furious beginning to 2017 with multiple new products and enhancements. In March, we broke into the long-term care (LTC)/linked-benefit space with our much-anticipated and highly competitive single-pay product, SecureCare. This combination Life/LTC product can give your clients flexibility for the future and protect the assets they’ve worked so hard to build. SecureCare offers three guarantees: If clients need long-term care, a tax-advantaged monthly benefit helps cover expenses associated with care.1 When clients die,2 their beneficiaries receive a death benefit – even if your client
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REMINDER: Paper compensation statements no longer mailed
Discontinuing paper compensation statements Paper compensation statements will no longer be mailed This month, you will begin receiving email notifications when a new statement is available. This email will contain a link to access your statement through our advisor website. Securian will no longer mail paper copies of your compensation statements for compensation earned beginning January 2, 2018. Get Started Today! Access online compensation through our advisor website. If you do not have access, go to https://advisor.securian.com/sites/avs/lbd and select Register. Questions? Call Securian’s Support Line at 1-877-494-1715. Advisors may opt to continue to receive paper copies of their statements
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Celebrating Our Shared Success In 2017
Happy Holidays! As 2017 comes to an end, we reflect on the relationships that matter most. We are thankful for the relationship we have with you – our valued agents – and celebrate the success we’ve shared over the last 12 months. We wish you the best in the coming year, and look forward to our continued partnership! Read Full Good News Article #goldencareagent
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A New Report Uncovers the Financial Costs of Caregiving
MOST OF US KNOW SOMEONE who is a caregiver. Many of us (40 million, in fact) are caregivers, providing 37 billion hours of support to family members coping with the realities of aging and illness. Twenty million new caregivers joined their ranks last year, so chances are good that you, too, could become a caregiver (if you’re not already one). Those are just some of the eye-popping stats revealed in a new report, “The Journey of Caregiving,” produced by Merrill Lynch in partnership with Age Wave, a thought leader in the study of aging and its implications for society. While
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Update Mailing Address As Needed – New Medicare Cards
New Medicare cards are coming Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. The new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to each individual, instead of using their Social Security Number. The new cards will be sent automatically by mail to the address on file with Social Security. If clients have moved recently, advise that they make sure their mailing address is up-to-date. To change or update an address, a person can: Visit their online my Social Security account Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778. Contact their local Social
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Important Update: Renewals Added to Guaranteed Life
Coming Soon — Important Changes to the Guaranteed Life Insurance Plan GREAT NEWS, 4 YEARS OF RENEWALS ADDED! Gerber Life Guaranteed Life Insurance provides peace of mind by planning ahead to ease the burden of final expenses. This whole life insurance policy provides up to $25,000* to help pay medical bills, leftover debts and funeral costs. Regardless of your health, you can’t be turned down and the premiums are guaranteed to never increase. Product Changes Effective January 1, 2018, Renewals in years 2-5: First year commission remains the same, renewals added years 2-5 Writing agent(s) receive 4 renewal points for
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New Medicare cards coming in 2018
New Medicare cards are coming To help protect the identity of Medicare beneficiaries, we’re mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. The new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to each individual, instead of using their Social Security Number. Here’s what you need to know about the new Medicare cards: Your clients don’t have to do anything to get the new Medicare card The new card won’t change their Medicare coverage or benefits Medicare won’t call beneficiaries and ask for private information to get the new Medicare Number or card There’s no charge for
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United Security Holiday Office Hours
During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of our office hours for the upcoming holidays. Our Souderton and Maryland offices will be closed on the following dates: Monday, December 25 Monday, January 1 Best wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! The Management and Staff of United Security Assurance and Coventry CareLink Insurance Services #goldencareagent
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Gerber: Notification of Vector One Use
Gerber Life Use of Vector One Effective immediately, Gerber Life Insurance will begin using Vector One to review agent debt prior to contracting with Gerber Life, as well as to add agents to the system if Gerber Life is left with agent debt. Vector One is well known in the insurance industry for housing information on agent debt from various insurance carriers. Review of debt prior to contracting with Gerber Life: If an agent has a Vector One record with another carrier, the agent will be required to provide proof of either a payment plan or payment in full. An
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