Video Interview with Chief LTC Underwriter Carol Carville

Go behind the scenes with Carol Carville. We’re excited to show you a candid interview with LTC underwriter, Carol Carville. Carol has worked in group medical, life, disability and now long-term care, so her perspective is unique and varied. In the video, she talks about common application mistakes and why the relationships she has with producers in the field is so important to her and our business. Don’t miss it!   Video Interview with Chief LTC Underwriter Carol Carville   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Share the IUL Express Client Video Today

Our new client-approved video helps you explain how an IUL Express product works and the benefits an IUL Express policy has to offer. Watch it now and share it with your clients. The new video is available, along with other IUL Express materials, on our new simplified issue microsite, mutualofomaha.com/simple.   If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Share the IUL Express Client Video Today   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #iule
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Real-Life Story: Bakouris Family

Dore was newly married, had a one-year old son and had just returned to work. She was 27, and life was just starting to fall into place. Then she started suffering from severe headaches. Given that she had no previous health issues, she went to the emergency room and got a CT scan. Thankfully Dore had done insurance planning at a young age, given her husband, Steve, was their insurance professional. Disability Income Insurance made a difference for their family. Watch the Bakouris family’s story by clicking here, or on the image below:   Real-Life Story: Bakouris Family   #goldencareagent
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updated Maryland CWL App Pack

Effective April 29, 2020 the Maryland Children’s Whole Life application packets were updated, please make sure you begin using the new application packet by checking the form number. App pack form numbers: Old: ICC17L663A New: ICC18L672A The new paper application packets are available and can be found on Sales Professional Access or ordered through your normal ordering channels. The electronic application is updated with the correct forms. Transition Rules: Children’s Whole Life applications submitted after June 1, 2020, must use the new Maryland application packet. Maryland application packets with the old form number will not be accepted after June 1,
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Walk Through Life Stages with Critical Advantage℠ Products

No matter what stage of life your clients are in, the products in the Critical Advantage portfolio can benefit them. Our Critical Advantage Portfolio includes Critical Illness insurance, Cancer insurance & Heart Attack/Stroke insurance products. Whether you’re meeting with young couples, retirees or business owners, there is a policy that’s right for them. Download this helpful flyer that shows what is important to your clients at different stages of their lives.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Walk Through Life Stages with Critical Advantage Products  
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments in AZ, CT, GA, IA, KY, ME, MI, MN, MT, NV, SC, TN, WI, WV.   Mutually Well COVID-19 Impact Direct your client to reach out to the Mutually Well Customer Service line if their gym has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Cost-Sharing Plan: Plan N Learn how Plan N can help save your clients money.   E-Application Signature Methods Learn more about e-App signature options. And remember, the e-App is an easy solution to write your business, while practicing social distancing.   Dental: Dental: Taking an
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Upcoming Changes to Sales Support

Mutual of Omaha is committed to providing you with effective resources and services that makes us easy to do business with. As a result of your feedback and to serve you better, we will be implementing some changes to the prompts on our Sales Support toll free phone line (1-800-693-6083). The new prompts will allow you to select the product, service or department you are calling in for and route you directly to the correct representative that can help. During the next few weeks, we will be slowly transitioning all incoming calls to the new prompts. In the interim, you
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Fitch Ratings affirms Securian Financial’s AA rating and stable outlook

Cites our extremely strong capitalization, very strong investment asset and risk profile, and diverse earnings profile On Friday, May 8, 2020, Fitch Ratings affirmed the insurance financial strength rating for Securian Financial at AA (Very Strong) and maintained our Stable outlook. The AA (Very Strong) rating is Fitch’s third highest of 19 ratings. The rating and outlook apply to Securian Financial affiliates Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company. Major rating agencies are reevaluating insurance companies due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement follows Fitch’s recent decision to revise their Rating Outlook on the U.S.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Giving Together While Staying Apart

Giving Together While Staying Apart As a company and through employee donations, Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company raised over $82,000 to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository and over 20 other local food pantries. During these especially challenging times caused by COVID-19, GTL takes pride in and strives to strengthen our community by providing access to food for those in need.   Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company | LinkedIn     #goldencareagent #gtl #covid19
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Categories: COVID-19, Guarantee Trust Life, and Industry News.

New Compound BIO for The Connecticut Partnership

GOOD IS GETTING BETTER NEW TO THE CONNECTICUT PARTNERSHIP: TRANSCARE II 3% COMPOUND BENEFIT INCREASE OPTION People are living longer, and they need competitively-priced, flexible strategies to help protect their loved ones and financial futures. Long term care insurance can help address costs stemming from qualified long term care services, so clients can help protect their quality of life with confidence knowing they’ve prepared. Introducing TransCare® II’s 3% Compound Benefit Increase Option, available to your clients starting June 1, 2020. With level premium, this Compound Benefit Increase Option automatically increases policy benefits by 3%, annually, beginning on its anniversary date.
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.