Discontinuation of Phone Interviews by Apptical

We have received notification from Apptical that effective October 4th, 2024, they will no longer provide phone interview services, as they are exiting this space. The product impacted by this change is Living Promise® Whole Life. To ensure a smooth transition, we encourage all agents to utilize the e-application process moving forward. This will help maintain efficiency and continue providing excellent service to our clients. Please remember all applications completed with the use of Apptical, regardless of decision, must be submitted to the home office. If you have any questions or need assistance with the e-app, please reach out to
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

All Things Claims | GTL Quick Cast

  Tune into our last 5 available episodes below! Episode 18 Answering Your Questions: Part 2 (14 minutes) Zack and Rush continue to tackle more agent-submitted questions. Topics covered include policyholder payment options as well as tips for finding and contacting potential Medicare Advantage clients. Episode 19 Navigating Your First Business Submission (5 minutes) In this episode, Zack shares a special announcement and reviews what to expect when submitting your first piece of business to GTL. Learn about how to check application status, licensing appointment tips, and commission timelines. Episode 20 Benefits of Cross-Selling and Staying Motivated (15 minutes) Zack
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Life Insurance.

Reminder: Important announcement regarding Final Expense

Important announcement regarding Final Expense Wellabe is committed to offering products and services that add value to our customers and distribution partners, align with our brand, and generate long-term sustainability. Sometimes this means we need to lean into new opportunities, such as annuities, and sometimes this means we need to stop doing things that are causing more harm than good. Given the ongoing performance and quality issues with Final Expense (FE), we’ve decided to stop offering FE products as part of our product portfolio, effective August 31, 2024. The last day to submit new FE applications will be August 31,
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Categories: Industry News, Short-Term Care, and Wellabe.

Important announcement regarding Final Expense

Important announcement regarding Final Expense Wellabe is committed to offering products and services that add value to our customers and distribution partners, align with our brand, and generate long-term sustainability. Sometimes this means we need to lean into new opportunities, such as annuities, and sometimes this means we need to stop doing things that are causing more harm than good. Given the ongoing performance and quality issues with Final Expense (FE), we’ve decided to stop offering FE products as part of our product portfolio, effective August 31, 2024. The last day to submit new FE applications will be August 31,
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Categories: Industry News, Short-Term Care, and Wellabe.

Reminder: Living Promise Application Update

There is a new application form for our Living Promise Whole Life product. The new paper application form number is ICC23L681A and is currently available in Forms and Materials, or through your normal ordering channels. The new application form is now required to be used for all applications. If an old form is received, you will be asked to resubmit using the new application. Here’s a list of state-specific form numbers: California (T209LCA23A) Florida (T210LFL23A) Kansas (ICC23L687A) Maine (ICC23L682A) Minnesota (T212LMN23A) Montana (T213LMT23A) North Carolina (T214LNC23A) North Dakota (T208LNA23A) Oklahoma (T215LOK23A) South Carolina (T208LNA23A) South Dakota (T208LNA23A) Virginia (ICC23L682A) Vermont
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

California Approves Living Promise Underwriting Enhancement

The state of California has approved a new underwriting enhancement for our Living Promise whole life insurance product. Effective December 6th, 2023, the following improvement have been implemented: We’ve lowered the age for diabetes for the Graded Benefit Plan to 45. For Transition Rules regarding applications: Electronic and paper applications using the old form must be signed no later than December 20th, and received at the home office by December 31st to be accepted. Electronic and paper applications signed on or after January 1st, 2024, must use the new application form If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Living Promise Now Provides Even More Protection

United of Omaha’s Living Promise whole life insurance product helps policyholders protect their loved ones from the cost of their final expenses. And now, Living Promise provides even more protection! Effective August 16, 2023, the following changes have been implemented: Level Benefit Plan maximum face amount increased to $50,000 Graded Benefit Plan is available in Arkansas We’ve lowered the age for diabetes for the Graded Benefit Plan to 45. (except in CA, the age is 50) Marijuana is no longer considered an “unlawful drug” for the purposes of the application and underwriting For Transition Rules regarding applications: Electronic and paper
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

AEP is on the Horizon…

With AEP approaching, look to GTL for your Cash Flow Opportunities! Medicare Advantage Plans don’t pay until January 2024. But as you write GTL’s products, you get paid commissions on issued business weekly! Selling GTL’s Hospital Indemnity and/or Cancer to your Medicare Advantage clients can create cash flow for you! The consumer videos below help explain the need for Hospital Indemnity and/or Cancer Insurance in less than 3 minutes! Bookmark these links for quick access during your client meetings! Advantage Plus Precision Care   Log in to the Agent Portal   Contact our Sales Support staff with any questions by
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Life Insurance.

Boost your Sales with Essential Product Websites!

Supercharge your sales and enhance your client interactions with essential product websites! Bookmark the following website links for quick access during your client meetings to demonstrate the unique advantages of GTL’s Precision Care Cancer insurance and Turbo Term Life insurance! Need a great selling tool to showcase the value and benefit of Precision Care? VIEW SITE Looking for a good resource to help you sell Turbo Term? VIEW SITE   Log in to the Agent Portal   Contact our Sales Support staff with any questions by texting or calling 1-800-323-6907 or by emailing agency@gtlic.com.   #goldencareagent #gtl
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Life Insurance.

Preparing for Wellabe: What to know before June 26

As of June 26, 2023, we’ve officially unified under our new brand, Wellabe™. Here’s a list of what you can expect moving forward. GWIC agent portal The GWIC agent portal will have the same URL, so if you bookmarked the login page, it’ll remain the same. If you have not saved direct access to the agent portal, visit wellabe.com and select “Sign in” in the top right corner Scroll down to the “Agent resources” section and click on “GWIC agent portal login.” You will be taken to the usual agent portal landing page, where you will see the Wellabe/GWIC logo.
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Categories: Great Western, Industry News, and Life Insurance.