Effective Date: Effective Immediately (Going back to July 12, 2017) Summary: Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties state disaster areas after significant flooding impacted these counties. Insurance consumers may experience disruption of mail delivery and displacement from their residences, businesses, and other properties due to the flooding. Moratorium on cancellations and nonrenewals. Insurers shall withdraw any cancellation or nonrenewal notice issued on or after July 12, 2017, on any in-force policy issued to an affected policyholder. In addition, insurers shall not issue any new cancellation or nonrenewal notices to affected policyholders until September 30, 2017,
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GoldenCare Newsletter | July 31, 2017
In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: One Month Left – Double-Dip While You Can! CareShield business will earn you cash awards with this promotion in addition to the prizes awarded for our Sizzling Summer Promo! The GoldenCare Gazette Summer 2017 edition is now available! Download your copy in this edition. Join us for brand new webinar topics including upcoming special events featuring guest speakers. See our full list of hot topics. Our Guest Article in this edition is “Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports 39 Percent Increase In Consumer Inquiries,” AALTCI. Enjoy! Industry Updates: The 2017 Med Supp Buyers Guide is available! Download your copy
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IRS Form 4506T-EZ: Making It Easier For You
At Transamerica, we continually strive to update and improve our processes and procedures to better serve you. As we may occasionally require access to a client’s past tax transcripts as part of the policy issue process, we are making the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form 4506T-EZ available on agent/producer web portals. Form 4506T-EZ is required for all Transamerica life products that have face amounts greater than $2.5 million and at underwriter discretion to verify financial information. Check out the 4506T-EZ FAQ for more information or contact the Transamerica sales desk with any questions. Thank you. About Form 4506T-EZ: Form 4506T-EZ
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GoldenCare Newsletter | July 17, 2017
In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: Join us for brand new webinar topics including a special Double Header on Thursday featuring Harry Crosby! See our full list of hot topics. PROMO TIME!! Get your Careshield, Mutual of Omaha Custom Solutions and GTL Critical Cash apps in for our Amazon.com Gift Card Blowout! See the Newsletter for details on this exciting promotion. Introducing Double-Dip Careshield! With TWO CareShield promotions, you can earn up to $250 per case. See the Newsletter for details and get in on the CASH! Our Guest Article in this edition is “Thinking Boomer: Understanding This Generation
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Transamerica Product Updates
At Transamerica, we continue to seek ways to improve our services, offerings, and processes to make working with us easier for you and your customers. We’re streamlining our product line to focus on the products you’ve told us are the most important while developing the new products and services that you’ve asked for. The products listed below will no longer be available for sale after July 14, 2017. All applications must be received in the home office prior to 4:00 PM ET on Friday, July 14, 2017, to be processed. Any application for one of the listed products received after
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GoldenCare Newsletter | June 30, 2017
In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: Celebrating Our Country’s Independence! Happy 4th of July! The GoldenCare Office will be closed Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. Join us for brand new webinar topics including upcoming special events featuring guest speakers. See our full list of hot topics. PROMO TIME!! Get your Careshield, Mutual of Omaha Custom Solutions and GTL Critical Cash apps in for our Amazon.com Gift Card Blowout! See the Newsletter for details on this exciting promotion. The “Industry Best” illustration software for Custom & Secure Solution was recently updated to: Version 3.48.0.0 Please see
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Transamerica TransCare® III Updates
June 27, 2017 Transamerica remains committed to you and to the long term care insurance market. As such, it’s important that we modify our premium rates for new TransCare® III business to remain competitive within the marketplace. These rate changes will also maintain consistency in our pricing across our product portfolio. Revised rates for new sales of TransCare III will become effective July 3, 2017. To receive old rates, applications must be received in good order by close of business June 30, 2017. Previously saved quotes on TransQuote® will no longer be available starting July 3, 2017. This change applies
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Transamerica: Early Closure and Holiday Notice July 3-4
The Transamerica Long Term Care administrative office in Plano, TX will close at 2 p.m. Monday, July 3, and be closed Tuesday, July 4 to mirror hours of the New York Stock Exchange. Please allow additional time if necessary to order and receive materials during that time. Much of the important materials and resources you may need will be continue to be available on our Agent Resource Center. Transamerica: Early Closure and Holiday Notice July 3-4 #goldencareagent #transamerica
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GoldenCare Newsletter | June 19, 2017
In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: Join us for brand new webinar topics including a brand new short-term Home Health Care product and special guest speakers. See our full list of hot topics. PROMO TIME!! Get your Careshield, Mutual of Omaha Custom Solutions and GTL Critical Cash apps in for our Amazon.com Gift Card Blowout! See the Newsletter for details on this exciting promotion. Minnesota Agents! Tomorrow! Join us in St. Cloud for an Onsite Dynamic Sales Training Workshop. Walk ins welcome. See the Newsletter for topics and times. Our Guest Article in this edition is “Your 2017 Guide
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Streamlined Voice Signature Process for iGO Med Sup e-App
YOU TALKED. WE LISTENED. We’re excited to announce a faster, easier voice signature process for the Medicare Supplement insurance e-App. We’ve heard your feedback, and have designed an efficient IVR system that reduces the average call time from 15 minutes down to just 5 minutes. Here are some things to keep in mind with the latest version of the voice signature for the e-App: There is a new number to call when using the enhanced process. This number will appear on the e-App screen once you select the voice signature option. Before you’re able to complete and submit applications, clients
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