Whether you’re a new or seasoned producer selling disability income insurance you should be aware of reasons people think they don’t need this essential coverage. The key is to be prepared for anything a prospective client might say. Objection: “Nothing will happen to me. I don’t need DI.” It’s probably human nature to think like this. However, clients who raise this objection simply are not facing reality of losing their income. If your client missed three months’ worth of income, how would they pay their expenses? As an insurance professional looking out for your client’s best interests, it’s your job
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Disability Income Conversation Starters
One of the biggest mistakes some producers can make when selling disability income insurance is trying to sell the product. Instead, focus on the need. To connect with your clients (and make sales) help them understand the need of income protection and how disability income can help mitigate the consequences of the unexpected. Here are some ways to do this: Use a question to start the conversation. To the convey the need to your client, you need to understand their motivation. Ask questions like: What is important to you? What are your dreams and goals? How do you spend your
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Reach Out to Self-Employed Clients
Reach out to your self-employed clients and discuss income protection. Disability income Insurance is the most overlooked and misunderstood of the major forms of insurance. Self-employed individuals are solely dependent on their ability to keep working. Loss of income due to an accident or sickness, even for a few months, may close the door on their dream of being a self-employed business owner. For more information, check out the Sales Idea flyer. Reach Out to Self-Employed Clients #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Flexible Payment Options Added to More Products
Good news! Flexible payment options will be available for your Critical Advantage&sig;, Priority Income Protection® and Guaranteed Advantage clients starting September 27, 2019, for your clients that prefer to pay by automatic bank deductions. They now have the option to select a flexible payment date when choosing their reoccurring automatic deductions The new flexible payment options are shown below: Static dates: 1st through 28th or last day of each month Flexible day: Week/day combination – client can select a combination of: First, second, third fourth or last week of the month and any day Monday through Friday Here is the
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Disability Income Protection Saves the Day
Bill Reid was driving home from the grocery store when he was hit head on by a car that crossed the median. In an instant, his life was turned upside down. He was unconscious for two weeks and when he woke up, he couldn’t speak and had lost most of his fine motor skills. Fortunately, Bill had disability income insurance. The coverage from his policy helped him focus on his recovery, not how he was going to pay the bills. We encourage you to use examples like Bill’s to help clients understand how disability income insurance saves the day when
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Straightforward Income Protection
Should your clients be unable to work due to illness or injury, it’s likely their savings wouldn’t last long for things such as mortgage, groceries, utilities… or much else. Serve your clients as best you can and look at Priority Income Protection®, a quick-issue and affordable disability income insurance product. Designed to be straightforward and easy-to-understand, PIP features knockout health questions, no medical exam, no rate ups and an incredibly simple e-App. View the flyer here. If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. Straightforward Income Protection
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Save Time with the DI Tele-Application!
Streamline your application process and get paid faster! Advantages of the DI Tele-app Simplifies the sales process for both the agent and the client Don’t have to ask awkward medical questions Quicker issue time Fewer attending physician statements Client answers medical questions only once by a trained nurse regarding activities, health habits, occupation(s), and medical history Materials Available Next Steps brochure Check out the Next Steps brochure, which will guide your clients through the disability income insurance telephone application process. If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.
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Premium Savings Options on DI
Offer these premium savings options (Note: Percentages may vary state and saving may not be available in all states.): Association– If your client is a member of a qualifying association, they may qualify for a 15 percent premium savings on their individual DI policy Self-Employed– If your client is self-employed, they may qualify for a 15 percent premium savings on their individual DI policy Common Employer– Three or more clients who work for the same employer are each eligible for 15 percent premium savings on their individual DI policies Life + DI– Clients who have purchased a fully underwritten United
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DI – Real Life Story (Vicki)
Vicki was a customer service representative for a major company for 10 years, until suddenly a car accident changed her life, career, and her most important asset- her income. Read the remainder of Vicki’s story here: https://disabilitycanhappen.org/vicki/ DI – Real Life Story #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Making Clients Aware of Income Protection
Some of this statistical evidence can prove to consumers that taking the necessary steps to prepare for a potential loss of income is essential. Most consumers believe that accidents are the most expected cause of disability, but research shows that over 95% of disabilities are not work related; therefore workers compensation cannot be used. Here are some interesting statistics about Disability Insurance and what consumers believe: Musculoskeletal/Connective Tissue Disorders are the leading cause of disability at 29%, while cancer is the second leading cause at 15% Consumers believe their own “personal odds” of becoming disabled are 1 in 100 when
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