EssentialLTC in VitalLTC

EssentialLTC in VitalLTC Communicated around the end of April, additional time was required to test the VitalLTC updates to ensure accurate pricing and benefits were reflected. We’re pleased to announce that the enhanced version of EssentialLTC is now available for use in VitalLTC’s programs.   For agent inquiries, contact your dedicated Agent Services Team at 888.505.2332 or status@ngl-essentialltc.com. For sales questions contact the Long-Term Care Sales Team at LTC@nglic.com.     #goldencareagent #ngl #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

A Word from Joe Wieser, President and CEO of GILICO

MAY 2021 GUARANTY NEWS A Word from Joe Wieser, President and CEO of GILICO As a child growing up in Denver, CO, activities seemed endless. Summer vacation included a family trip spent in the Rocky Mountains each year. Days were filled with hiking, biking, fishing and swimming in hot spring pools. I quickly learned the amazing rock formations and composition of the various 14,000+ peaks sprinkled throughout the Colorado Rockies. To this day, I can easily identify and name the mountain peaks standing anywhere along the front range. Those inspiring and powerful rock formations continue to stand the test of
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Categories: Guaranty Income, Industry News, and Linked Benefit/Hybrids.

Best Interest Suitability and CE Update

Best Interest Suitability and CE Update   Best Interest (BI) Annuity Suitability regulations model has been adopted by the NAIC. Guaranty Income requires agents to complete suitability appropriate to the model reg. The Annuity Suitability Profile and Producer Relationship Disclosure forms are required with each new annuity application. We encourage you to use the online App Builder to ensure that the correct forms are being used for each solicitation. Additional Annuity continuing education requirements are being implemented as each state adopts the BI reg. Agents who have already completed the standard annuity suitability course must complete a one-hour Annuity BI
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Categories: Guaranty Income, Industry News, and Linked Benefit/Hybrids.

New! Text message notifications for SecureCare tele-interview

We are excited to announce an enhancement to the SecureCare Universal Life underwriting process: Beginning June 1, clients can receive text message notifications directing them to schedule their tele-interview. The tele-interview itself will still need to be completed over the phone, but the texts can be helpful reminders that a tele-interview is needed, making it easier to schedule an assessment and get in touch with an interviewer. How will this work? LTCG will still contact customers the same amount of times they do today, however, a contact attempt will now be defined as either a phone call or text message.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

How COVID vaccination affects underwriting decisions

How we’re approaching COVID-19 vaccination Securian Financial remains focused on delivering high levels of service, helping customers with their insurance needs, and maintaining our financial strength. Your support in delivering on this focus has provided valuable insights to best navigate the unpredictable nature of a pandemic, while addressing the additional risks it presents. Over the past few months, much of our attention has turned to COVID-19 vaccinations. Not surprisingly, many questions have arisen on use of vaccination information in underwriting. In response, our Medical & Applied Research Services team has been actively monitoring vaccine efficacy, safety, availability and uptake, which
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

New! Text messaging feature to help customers start their tele-interview

Life Insurance, Technology, Securian Financial | May 13, 2021 New! Text messaging feature to help customers start their tele-interview To make the underwriting process more convenient for our customers than ever before, we are excited to announce the introduction of text message notifications. In partnership with APPS, we are piloting text messages to customers who need to complete a tele-interview. The tele-interview will still need to be completed over the phone, but the text can be a helpful reminder that a tele-interview is needed, making it easy for your clients, to get in touch with an interviewer. How will this
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

New and Updated Consumer Materials

New and Updated Consumer Materials We are excited to announce that we have new and updated materials for use with consumers. These materials are designed to make explaining the benefits of National Guardian Life Insurance Company’s (NGL) EssentialLTC to your clients easier Beginning Friday, May 28, these materials will be available under the consumer section of the Sales and Marketing tab on the Agent Resource Center (ARC) or by clicking the links in the descriptions below to download. These materials are not approved for use in AZ, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, HI, IN, NJ, ND, SD. You will be
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

S&P Rating Affirmation

S&P Global has re-affirmed Mutual of Omaha’s A+ (Strong) rating with a stable ratings outlook. The A+ rating is the second highest of 16 ratings issued by S&P Global, which assesses overall financial strength and ability to meet ongoing obligations to policyholders. If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support Team at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   S&P Rating Affirmation     #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #fortune500
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Dental, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Income Advantage IUL allows for a client to accumulate cash value

Income Advantage IUL can provide your clients with valuable life insurance protection. It also offers the opportunity to accumulate cash value* for future needs, such as supplementing the client’s retirement income. Teaming an Income Advantage policy up with a term life insurance policy may be an ideal solution for clients who want to plan ahead for retirement, but also have a larger temporary life insurance need. Learn more about how this works by looking at our Satisfy the Need for Accumulation and Protection flyer. It includes: A case study showing how this concept works A comparison of taking income immediately
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

IUL Express – A great fit for Simplified Issue Life Insurance

Do you have clients who are looking for a simplified issue permanent and affordable life insurance coverage? Indexed Universal Life Express can fit many situations where your client needs coverage to help protect their lifestyles and their family. Ideal clients are: Pre-retirees who are beginning to plan for final expenses Parents with young children at home to replace lost income Clients who have just purchased a new home Clients who need their coverage issued quickly People who want permanent coverage but done like getting their blood drawn Clients who have Term Life Express and are ready to convert their policy
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).