Prepaid Debit Card Refresher

Some clients request to use a prepaid debit card or account to pay for their life insurance policy. While these cards can be convenient for the client, they can be tricky when processing recurring premium payments. Want to learn more about how prepaid debit cards work? Take a look at our FAQ below. Q: What is a prepaid debit card? A: A prepaid debit card is an alternative to a banking debit card. You load money onto the card and are only allowed to spend the money you have loaded. Q: Does Mutual of Omaha accept prepaid debit cards? A:
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New minimums apply for partnership policies for 2020

New minimums apply for partnership policies for 2020 Connecticut Partnership: Daily Minimum Benefit of $291 for TransCare II. For older plans (see attached memo), it is $291 for Nursing Home Benefit, $145.50 for Home and Community Based Benefit. Indiana Partnership: Daily Minimum is still $115, Pool of Money Minimum of $409,537 in order to earn total asset protection (see page 18 of INP-2H-22410 IN.3).   Questions? Please contact the Transamerica sales desk at 888-545-2713.   New minimums apply for partnership policies for 2020   #goldencareagent #transamerica
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

New, Rebranded Transamerica Assets Now Available

We have new rebranded assets available on online! We have new rebranded assets available on online! The rebrand includes headlines that pop, lively images, and eye-catching call outs. Agent Only: Description Item # Benefit Increase Options Flyer 121103 LTC Partnership Reference Guide 125031   Consumer Pieces: Description Item # Cash Benefit Flyer 120502 Tailored BIO Flyer 119718 LTC Insurance Protection Consumer Guide 115717   To download, click the links provided above, or log in to www.taltc.com and click “Order Supplies” under the Tools menu.   Questions? Please contact the Transamerica sales desk at 888-545-2713.   We have new rebranded assets
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

Attention All New Jersey Agents | Important Notice

MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: ALL NEW JERSEY AGENTS Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) 01/09/2020 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT IN NEW JERSEY Due to regulatory requirements, effective immediately we are temporarily suspending Medicare Supplement Sales in New Jersey. We will notify you when the suspension has been lifted. You can access and order the Medicare Supplement rates and forms for other states online through GTLINK, from GTL’s website (www.gtlic.com) by selecting Agents and the GTL Agent Login, under your own user name/password. Once logged in, select Access GTLINK (Download/Order Forms). If you have any questions, or need assistance with ordering forms,
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Automated Underwriting for TLE is Here

Effective Saturday, January 4, 2020, Automated Underwriting, our instant decision tool, was added to Term Life Express e-Applications. Now all your TLE e-Apps will receive an instant underwriting decision after the health questions are completed. That’s not all, you will also see streamlined e-App screens along with great new features including bank validation, address lookup and touch to sign capability. We walk you through the updated TLE e-App in the training videos below. And for more detailed information, be sure to check out our automated underwriting program flyer and frequently asked questions document. Email Signature Training In-Person Signature Training Protect
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for FL, MO, NE, and NV.   Plan D and High Deductible G Now Available in New Jersey Effective 1/1/20, two new plans are available for Medicare supplement sales in New Jersey.   Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans: Medicare Advantage and PDP Bits and Pieces Review the latest updates regarding, comp, case monitoring and contact information for our Medicare Advantage and PDP products.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Errors and Omissions Insurance

Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) require Errors and Omissions Insurance in the amount of $1 million (per claim) prior to selling the following insurance products: • AccumUL Answers • AccumUL Plus • GUL • GUL Plus • GUL Survivor • Term Life Answers • Bonus Flexible Annuity • Ultra Secure Plus • Income Access • Ultra-Income product • Critical Illness • Disability • Long-Term Care • Medicare Advantage • Prescription Drug Plans As a GoldenCare producer, you have the ability to get this valuable coverage at a discount! Check out our Errors and
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Securian Financial Expanded Hours Of Service

We are expanding our hours of service! At Securian Financial, we are always looking for ways to better serve you and your clients. That’s why we are happy to announce that our Enterprise Contact Center for Individual life and annuity is expanding its hours of service! Beginning January 2, 2020, the following hours of operation will go into effect: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 P.m. CT With our new hours, we can help elevate the service experience you deserve.   Contact Us Questions? Please call the SecureCare Sales Support Team at
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Now more of your clients can qualify. Here’s why.

At Securian Financial, we’re always looking for ways to help you make the sale and offer your clients competitive offers. Here’s what you need to know about our recent underwriting sweet spot enhancements: Individuals with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or a history of gestational diabetes can now qualify for non-tobacco plus, and in some cases, even preferred rates. Family history preferred guideline changes: Death of a family member before age 60 due to diabetes no longer eliminates applicants from consideration of non-tobacco plus, preferred or preferred select rate classes Death of a parent or sibling before age 60 due to
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Getting clicks and likes while generating leads and sales

Prepare for What’s Next Getting clicks and likes while generating leads and sales. The latest Care Solutions multimedia campaign portrays common long-term care situations, giving you a place to start the conversation with potential clients. A Promise for a Lifetime follows the stories of four potential client personas: Lisa, Michael, Thorpe, and Andy & Becky. By posting their captioned pictures and videos, you can open the long-term care discussion to your online community and beyond. They can be posted on your social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn) or used in presentations, lobby slides or emails to clients Be sure
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.