Long-Term Care Virtual Assessments

From the Desk of Allen Gregoire Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. As a result, your LTC Underwriting team is temporarily completing virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. Virtual assessment qualification parameters will be based on underwriter discretion. Minimum requirements for consideration: Applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. * Applicants with any blood pressure, build and mobility concerns will not qualify for a virtual assessment.
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Video Interview with Chief LTC Underwriter Carol Carville

Meet Carol Carol has worked in group medical, life, disability and now long-term care, so her perspective is unique and varied. In the video, she talks about common application mistakes and why the relationships she has with producers in the field is so important to her and our business. Don’t miss it!   Video Interview with Chief LTC Underwriter Carol Carville   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTCi Application Tips

Painting a picture is the best way to ensure your cases are issued quicker When underwriting your LTCi cases, Mutual of Omaha looks at the total picture, including your client’s health, cognitive status and lifestyle. So, the better job you do painting a picture of your client’s situation, the faster the underwriting process will go. Mutual of Omaha knows your LTCi clients are more than a list of diagnoses. Even people with chronic health conditions can be viewed favorably as long as they’re physically and socially active and working with a physician to manage their health. But underwriting has to
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

IUL Max Illustrated Rate Change

Effective February 1, 2021, the IUL maximum illustrated rates in WinFlex Web will increase as follows: Income Advantage IUL: 100% Participation Rate with 10% Cap: Increasing from 6.17% to 6.20% 140% Participation Rate with 7% Cap: Increasing from 4.74% to 4.77% 50% Participation Rate with No Cap: Increasing from 5.80% to 5.84% Life Protection Advantage IUL: 100% Participation Rate with 8.5% Cap: Increasing from 5.42% to 5.45% 140% Participation Rate with 6% Cap: Increasing from 4.11% to 4.14% 40% Participation Rate with No Cap: Increasing from 4.66% to 4.69% IUL Express: 100% Participation Rate with 9.25% Cap: Increasing from 5.80%
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Good News | A.M. Best Affirms Mutual of Omaha’s Financial Rating

Good News! A.M. Best Affirms Mutual of Omaha’s Financial Rating A.M. Best performed their annual rating committee review on Mutual of Omaha and affirmed our financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) with a stable ratings outlook. Mutual of Omaha has experienced favorable capital growth, with a notable increase in 2020 as a result of closing on its sale of Mutual of Omaha Bank, reinsurance transactions and strong operating performance, which have all helped increase its risk-adjusted capital levels. The organization is a large and well-established insurer. Mutual of Omaha’s suite of products, distribution network and partnerships continue to expand and
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

A.M. Best Reaffirms Financial Strength Rating of Mutual of Omaha & Its Subsidiaries

A.M. Best performed their annual rating committee review on Mutual of Omaha and affirmed our financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) with a stable ratings outlook. The ratings reflect Mutual of Omaha’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as very strong, as well as our strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Mutual of Omaha has experienced favorable capital growth, with a notable increase in 2020 as a result of closing on its sale of Mutual of Omaha Bank, reinsurance transactions and strong operating performance, which have all helped increase its risk-adjusted capital levels. The
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | January 25, 2021

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, January 25, 2021 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare:   TOMORROW! SPECIAL: “Missing Link” Consumer Presentation Pro Tips Thurs, Jan 28, 2021 2:00 PM  to  2:45 PM 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: “The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Upended The LTCi Market,” by Ayo Mseka, InsuranceNewsNet Enjoy!   Compliance: US Holiday Telephone Solicitation Bans for the Month of February GoldenCare Agent Compliance Guide GoldenCare
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), and Thrivent.

How Section 7702 Changes Will Impact the Life Insurance Industry

In this Advanced Markets Minute, we look at the changes that were made to the definition of life insurance under Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. Perhaps some of you have heard about the changes that were made. If you have, you may have even heard that this will allow more money to go into the cash value of life insurance. Or maybe you’ve heard that it is a good thing for whole life insurance. Maybe you’ve heard nothing or are just confused about the whole thing. This article should help you understand the changes and how they affect
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Customize a Living Promise Postcard

Living Promise Whole Life Insurance can help ease the financial burden associated with outstanding medical bills, debt and final expenses. It offers your clients affordable premium rates that never increase, no medical exam is required and the policy can’t be canceled as long as premiums are paid and there has been no material misrepresentation. Call Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at 1-800-693-6083 to customize our Living Promise rate postcard today!   Customize a Living Promise Postcard   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for Iowa and South Dakota, effective March 1, 2021.   New Contact Card is Available Not sure who to contact, at Mutual of Omaha, with your questions? Check out our new, comprehensive contact card!   Dental: Spotlight on Dental- Our Product Only 12% of Medicare supplement clients have dental coverage, yet 87% of that group has their natural teeth? Find out why Mutual of Omaha’s Medicare supplement and Dental plans are better together.   Dental Rate Reductions and Discounts Effective February 1, 2021, New Jersey and Washington will be taking a
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).