We recently identified a system issue with the SureBridge Self-Service tool (myportal.surebridgeinsurance.com) that prevented policy cancelation requests made through the portal from being processed between Nov. 23, 2022 and Jan. 7, 2023. This issue is isolated to cancelation requests only and updates have been made to correct the issue. The tool should be working as expected again. The policies affected are being identified and will be processed accordingly. Any refunds that may be due could take up to 10 days to be processed. This email is for information purposes only and requires no action by the agent. If you have
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Watch Video | Changes in Leadership at GTL
Changes in Leadership at Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company. Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company is announcing the following changes effective immediately. Carl Leader, formerly GTL’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will be taking on a new role for GTL as Chief Marketing Officer and Assistant Chief Operations Officer. Rush Holson will assume the role of Vice President of Sales while vacating a similar position at UNL, GTL’s sister company. In this capacity he will work with GTL’s Sales Managers and its various distribution partners. Rush is the 4th generation of the Holson family to serve as an
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Advanced Markets Minute – January 2023
SECURE 2.0 Welcome to the Advanced Markets Minute in both print and audio form. Today we’re going to discuss key provisions of Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, better known as SECURE 2.0 Listen Now After widespread bipartisan support, the long discussed SECURE 2.0 has passed both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022 Just like the SECURE Act of 2019 made significant changes to retirement accounts, SECURE 2.0 implements many more changes and expands on some changes made by the original Act. The new law has close
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Attention All Pennsylvania Agents | Important Notice
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: ALL PENNSYLVANIA AGENTS Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) 1/17/2023 2023 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATES At GTL, we appreciate the Medicare Supplement business that you have placed with us. In our effort to always keep you well-informed, the Department of Insurance in your state has approved a rate increase for the Medicare Supplement policies: PA — Plans A, B, F, G & N: 9% Any new business received at GTL that has an application date of March 1, 2023 or later must reflect the new rates. Applications dated March 7, 2023 and prior must be received
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Attention All Georgia Agents | Important Notice
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: ALL GEORGIA AGENTS Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) 1/18/2023 2023 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATES At GTL, we appreciate the Medicare Supplement business that you have placed with us. In our effort to always keep you well-informed, the Department of Insurance in your state has approved a rate increase for the Medicare Supplement policies: GA — Plans A, F, G & N: 12% Any new business received at GTL that has an application date of April 1, 2023 or later must reflect the new rates. Applications dated March 31, 2023 and prior must be received at
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New: Extended Care Conversation Guide
In the first part of the year, we are focusing on resources and tools to help advisors have proactive conversations about extended care planning. Today, we debut our new Extended Care Conversation Guide, filled with talking points and leading questions designed to engage your clients. Watch for additional resources in the coming weeks. New: Extended Care Conversation Guide This 7 page conversation guide was developed to facilitate better extended care discussions. It is meant to be used to learn a prospect or client’s perspective on long-term care. As with many conversations about aging, long-term care can be a sensitive topic.
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Attention All Utah Agents | Important Notice
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: ALL UTAH AGENTS Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) 12/13/2022 2023 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATES At GTL, we appreciate the Medicare Supplement business that you have placed with us. In our effort to always keep you well-informed, the Department of Insurance in your state has approved a rate increase for the Medicare Supplement policies: UT — Plans A, F, G & N: 19.9% Any new business received at GTL that has an application date of February 1, 2023 or later must reflect the new rates. Applications dated January 1, 2023 and prior must be received at
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Attention All Virginia Agents | Important Notice
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: ALL VIRGINIA AGENTS Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) 12/13/2022 2023 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATES At GTL, we appreciate the Medicare Supplement business that you have placed with us. In our effort to always keep you well-informed, the Department of Insurance in your state has approved a rate increase for the Medicare Supplement policies: VA — Plans A, F, G & N: 15%; Plan A under age 65 Disabled: 15% Any new business received at GTL that has an application date of January 1, 2023 or later must reflect the new rates. Applications dated December 31,
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Attention All West Virginia Agents | Important Notice
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: ALL WEST VIRGINIA AGENTS Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) 12/13/2022 2023 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATES At GTL, we appreciate the Medicare Supplement business that you have placed with us. In our effort to always keep you well-informed, the Department of Insurance in your state has approved a rate increase for the Medicare Supplement policies: WV — Plans A, F, G & N: 12% Any new business received at GTL that has an application date of January 1, 2023 or later must reflect the new rates. Applications dated December 31, 2022 and prior must be received
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Good News | Mutual of Omaha Webinar Line-Up
More Chances To Win A Wild Kingdom Gift Bag Of Swag We’ve lined up an excellent series of training webinars over the next several weeks, with special guest speakers from Mutual of Omaha. What’s more, during each special presentation, we’ll be offering attendees a chance to win a Wild Kingdom gift bag of swag! Check out the line-up, and be sure to register to save your seat! – Jan. 18: SPECIAL: Tips For Nailing Social Media Marketing – Mar. 9: SPECIAL: The Unique Tax Advantages of Traditional LTCi – Mar. 29: SPECIAL: Omaha Underwriting Insights & New Business Process
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