How to Safely Conduct Business

April 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on How to Safely Conduct Business

As we shared with you on March 16, 2020, Mutual of Omaha is practicing social distancing to help protect the health and safety of our associates and ensure uninterrupted service to our customers and you. We encourage you to also do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. You’re likely rethinking how you can keep yourself and others safe in a business that’s built on relationships with people and, most often, face-to-face interactions. Mutual of Omaha is offering suggestions on how to continue your business in today’s environment while keeping both you and your clients safe and healthy.
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, critical illness, disability, disability income, insurance, life, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, mutual of omaha, omaha, and United of Omaha.

Securian answers Minnesota nurses’ call for masks in a big way

March 31, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Securian answers Minnesota nurses’ call for masks in a big way

Nicole Hansen with Securian Financial and Rick Fuentes with the Minnesota Nurses Association load up a dolly with cases of protective masks at the MNA offices at 345 Randolph Ave. in St. Paul on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Securian had stockpiled protective masks in a warehouse in case of emergency. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)   The Minnesota Nurses Association began its protective-mask donation drive with a bang on Saturday. Securian Financial in St. Paul donated 20,200 masks to help fill the “drastic” shortage health care workers say they face in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are all
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.
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Important Information Regarding LTC Underwriting and New Business

March 26, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Important Information Regarding LTC Underwriting and New Business

From the Desk of Marty Johnson LTC Underwriting and New Business have received several inquiries for processing alternatives in light of the current situation. The e-Application located on Sales Professional Access remains the best means to submit an application and reduce amendments; however, this email provides information on the following topics: NEW: Email submission of applications and requirements NEW: LTC Policy output options Accepted ways of accepting electronic signatures for new business processing The status of our new business vendors NOTE: This information pertains exclusively to the long-term care product portfolio.   Email Submission of LTC Applications Starting on March
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, mutual of omaha, omaha, pandemic, pending cases, Underwriting', and virus.

Important Information Regarding the Underwriting of Pending Applications

March 24, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Important Information Regarding the Underwriting of Pending Applications

From the Desk of Marty Johnson As COVID-19 cases increase within the United States and around the world, Mutual of Omaha is issuing the following underwriting guidance on new and pending applications for life and health products (Accidental Death, Long-Term Care, Disability Income, Critical Illness, Cancer, and Heart Attack & Stroke), effective immediately: If the proposed insured or any member of his or her household has traveled or resided outside of the United States within the past 30 days, the application will be postponed until 30 days following their return. If the proposed insured or any member of his or
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, mutual of omaha, omaha, pandemic, pending cases, Underwriting', and virus.

COVID-19 Notice for NM Residents Applying for an LTC Rider

March 23, 2020 | by | Comments Off on COVID-19 Notice for NM Residents Applying for an LTC Rider

Due to the recent spread of COVID-19, effective immediately, New Mexico is requiring an additional notice if the Long-Term Care Rider is sold with an IUL policy. The attached notice must be included and left with the client. Our Long-Term Care Rider application kits have been updated to include the new notice. If you have any New Mexico Long-Term Care Rider application packets already printed, please also include this notice. This notification impacts New Mexico only, no other states. Current policyholders in New Mexico who have an IUL policy with a Long-Term Care Rider will also be sent this notification.
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, mutual of omaha, omaha, and United of Omaha.

Mutual of Omaha is Open for Business – Coronavirus Update

March 23, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Mutual of Omaha is Open for Business – Coronavirus Update

As you are likely aware, Mutual of Omaha’s physical location is temporarily closed. We are practicing social distancing and have asked all associates who are able, to work from home. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take steps to protect the health and safety of our associates and ensure uninterrupted service to our customers. Please know that we are open for business in a remote capacity. Our processes and procedures are functioning and we should not experience an interruption in business for either our customers or business partners. We are able to accept and process insurance applications just
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“Denver 2020 ILTCI Conference Cancelled”

March 16, 2020 | by | Comments Off on “Denver 2020 ILTCI Conference Cancelled”

“Denver 2020 ILTCI Conference Cancelled,” The ILTCI Executive Committee Quote: “The Executive Committee of the ILTCI has monitored the COVID-19 virus closely. The situation in the host city of Denver, Colorado has worsened, including the governor of Colorado declaring a state of emergency. Unfortunately, we feel that it is impossible to proceed with the 2020 conference given the facts surrounding this pandemic. As likely goes without saying, we put the safety of our members first. Like most conferences, professional sports teams and other organizations whose members planned to meet in any material number this March, we have decided that proceeding
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Categories: Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, ILTCI, ILTCI Conference, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, and Steve Moses.

Mutual of Omaha ILTCI Status Update

March 16, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Mutual of Omaha ILTCI Status Update

From the Desk of Steve Pike As concern with the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak grows domestically, Mutual of Omaha has made the difficult decision to withdraw its participation from the 2020 ILTCI Conference in Denver on March 29-April 1st. The Punch Bowl Social hospitality event scheduled on Monday, March 30th, is also canceled We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to our continued support to the ILTCI conference in the future   Steve Pike National Sales Director – LTC, DI, CI (800) 693-6083 Contact Me   Mutual of Omaha ILTCI Status Update E3422   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, ILTCI, ILTCI Conference, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, mutual of omaha, omaha, and Underwriting'.