New Authorization for Release of Individual Tax Return Transcript Form

United of Omaha has previously asked for tax returns and 3rd party verified financials when a client was applying for a life insurance policy with a face amount exceeding $5 million. Beginning March 1, 2020, a new Authorization for Release of Individual Tax Return Transcript form and an IRS 4506T-EZ form will now need to be filled out and signed by the client when applying for a United of Omaha life insurance policy when the face amount exceeds $5 million. The authorization form will automatically be included when downloading an IRS 4506T-EZ form on our Sales Professional Access producer website.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Paper Application Submission via Email

In November, we streamlined the submission process for all Life products and Health products (excluding Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans and Long Term Care) by introducing the ability to submit paper applications and additional requirements via email. As a reminder, when utilizing the email options to submit either new business or additional requirements: Attachments must be in TIF or PDP file format (pictures are not accepted) Emails or attachments cannot be password protected Email subject lines must include either “New App” or the Policy Number “XXXXXXXXX” Multiple attachments must be for the same case file in the email
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Securian Financial reports strong 2019

Securian Financial reports strong 2019 February 24, 2020 ST. PAUL, Minn. –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Securian Financial announced preliminary 2019 financial results at its annual all-company meeting last week, highlighted by strong revenue growth and increased community giving. “In 2019, we delivered excellent operating performance consistent with our 140-year history of outstanding financial strength,” said Chris Hilger, Securian Financial’s chairman, president and CEO. “At the same time, we invested in our strategic business priorities and enhanced our community commitment. Most importantly, we again fulfilled our purpose by paying $5.6 billion in statutory benefits to our customers and their families when they needed us
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Eclipse Protector II IUL: Get 3 benefits in 1

Eclipse Protector II IUL: Get 3 benefits in 1 When you think about long-term guarantees and competitive premiums, Guaranteed Universal Life (GUL) may come to mind. But if your clients are looking for affordable, lifetime protection and greater potential for cash accumulation – you may want to consider Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance. Find out how Eclipse Protector II IUL compares by offering the best of both worlds.   View Flyer     Contact Us Questions? Please call Securian’s Life Sales Support Team at 1-888-413-7860, option 1.   Eclipse Protector II IUL: Get 3 benefits in 1   #goldencareagent #minnesotalife
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Life insurance inforce payments going to new address

Important announcement: Life insurance inforce payments going to new address Effective February 2020, all life insurance payments for inforce policies will go to our new PO Box addresses – one for Securian Life Insurance Company and another for Minnesota Life Insurance Company. If payments are sent to our old address after this date, they will be forwarded to Securian Financials’ home office until 2021. Please note, for clients with direct billing payments through a bank, they may need to update our address with their bank. Here are the new addresses for life insurance payments: Securian Life policies: Securian Life Insurance
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iGO e-App Training

If you’re looking for an even faster way to submit business, use our iGO (in Good Order) e-App featuring Automated Underwriting for Living Promise and Term Life Express. Both of these online applications ensure you have the right forms and all required fields are highlighted in yellow preventing mistakes and saving you time. Even better? We also offer Automated Underwriting on Living Promise and Term Life Express e-Apps so you will receive an instant underwriting decision while you’re with the client. Want to learn more? Watch our agent training videos below. > Living Promise Email Signature Method > Living Promise
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Help Clients Understand Their IUL Express Allocation Options

The accumulation value within an Indexed Universal Life Express (IUL Express) policy earns interest at a rate that is calculated based on the performance of a market index. If you use the IUL Express Easy Solve, the 100% participation rate crediting strategy will be selected, but your clients also have additional crediting strategy options. Your clients can choose from three crediting strategies, all based on the performance of the S&P 500, as well as a fixed account. This allows them to tailor their policy based on how they believe the index will perform. Clients can choose to allocate all of
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Market your expertise with the co-branded tax guide

2020 is here. And so is your co-branded tax guide Our 2020 tax guide is now available. Download our generic version below or contact our sales team to get a co-branded one with your information and start marketing yourself in 2020. This piece is one of our most popular value adds. Use it to help expand relationships, grow your business and position yourself as the go-to resource.   Download tax guide     Contact Us Questions? Please call Securian’s Life Sales Support Team at 1-888-413-7860, option 1.   #goldencareagent #minnesotalife #securian
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A Sales Idea Using Both the LTC and Chronic Illness Riders

Our Income Advantage IUL and Life Protection Advantage IUL policies now offer a Long-Term Care Rider in addition to an Accelerated Death Benefit for Chronic Illness Rider. In some cases, it may benefit your clients to choose both riders. Although both riders can’t be added to the same policy, your clients have the option to split a larger policy into two. And, only one application is needed – you just need to include instructions on the application regarding the client’s intent to split the policy. Take a look at the sales idea flyer to see a case study that shows
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Life, Simplified.

Our Simplified Issue products make your life simpler with uncomplicated underwriting, quick turnarounds and faster coverage for your clients. Faster processes to offer faster coverage – now that’s life insurance, simplified. On mutualofomaha.com/simple you can find: Tools to help you get started with Mutual of Omaha as a new agent Simplified issue product information, including downloadable marketing pieces, training videos, and consumer videos Underwriting and application resources Advanced sales concepts Contact information Be sure to check out this helpful resource and make sure to bookmark it so it’s always at your fingertips. Now that’s simple.   Life, Simplified.   #goldencareagent
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