SecureCare Administrative Enhancements Are Here!

Online scheduling now available! Two key administrative enhancements to SecureCare Universal Life are now live! Online scheduling portal: clients can now schedule their tele-interview usign our online portal! Be sure to check out the details in our SecureCare — How it Works: Application and Underwriting Process and share our updated What’s Next: Tele-Interview Preparation Guide with clients. Backdating applications: we revamped our backdating process to better align with you and your clients’ needs. See for yourself in our SecureCare — How it Works: Backdating. And be sure to keep an eye on our SecureCare landing page for tools and resources
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Committed to Income Protection Since 1910

Disability income insurance should be considered primary in the asset protection market. It should always be on a producer’s mind when it comes to sound financial planning. Use this handy fact finder tool when visiting with clients to help ask the right questions and uncover the need for disability income insurance. View the Disability Income Insurance Fact Finder byclicking here or by clicking the image to the left.   Committed to Income Protection Since 1910   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Gerber Life’s email domain name is changing

Gerber Life Update Important Changes to all Gerber Life Email Addresses   As you know, Gerber Life Insurance Company was acquired by Western & Southern Financial Group, effective December 31, 2018. As part of the transition, the domain name is changing for all Gerber Life emails, including individual email addresses. On October 21, 2019, the domain name for all email addresses will change from @us.nestle.com to @gerberlife.com. For your convenience, we have provided a full list of frequently used email addresses below: Department Email Agency Operations usgerberlifeagencyops@gerberlife.com Licensing glic.appointment.status@gerberlife.com Commissions glic.agency.commissions@gerberlife.com Underwriting glic.agency.underwriting@gerberlife.com Pre-Sales Support gerberlifeagencysales@gerberlife.com   Please update your
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Categories: Gerber Life, Industry News, and Life Insurance.

RESOLVED Issue with Email Proposals

The issue related to Quote Proposals sent via email has been resolved for newly created proposals. However, there can still be an issue for Email Proposals already generated to customers prior to Saturday, October 12, 2019. Therefore, we suggest creating new Email Proposals or contact your customers and initiate/start the application process yourself, on their behalf since applications processed by the agent were not incurring this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced during this time. Questions? Contact SureBridge Producer Support by calling 888-797-4447, or by emailing: AgentCommunications@SureBridgeInsurance.com.     #goldencareagent #surebridge
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, and SureBridge.

Turn DI Objections into Sales

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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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Employer Group Rate Class to be Available in 6 Additional States

In addition to the 38 states that already have the Employer Group rate class (unisex premium rates), 6 additional states will be available effective 11/01/2019:  CT, DE, HI, IN, ND, and SD. LTCi for Almost Any Business Available to almost any business with 5+ employees Streamlined group approval process Unisex premium rates for employees and eligible family members* Access to all the EssentialLTC features available in the individual market 10-year/single premium payment, lifetime benefits, return of premium/surrender options, joint pricing, and more Partnership eligible policies available in many states* Low minimum participation requirement 2 to 5 issued employees (varies by
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Holiday Telephone Solicitation Bans for the Month of November 2019

Please be aware of the following holidays requiring a holiday telephone solicitation ban for the month of November. On Friday, November 1, 2019: Louisiana prohibits unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of All Saints’ Day On Monday, November 11, 2019: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah prohibit unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of Veterans’ Day On Thursday, November 28, 2019: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah prohibit unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of Thanksgiving On Friday, November 29, 2019: Louisiana prohibits unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of Acadian Day Holiday Telephone
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Introducing Humana Achieve Medicare Supplement Plans

Introducing Humana Achieve: Premium coverage that’s affordably-priced. We know Humana Medicare Supplement coverages is a big deal for your clients, which is why we’re now offering Humana Achieve. It’s a plan that offers many of the same benefits as Human’s premier line of products at a great value. The best news all day. Agents who are already appointed with Humana may already have access to Humana Achieve. Current appointments require no additional contracting paperwork, so you can focus on serving your clients.   Looking to add Humana Achieve Medicare Supplement Plans to your appointments? It’s easy! Just complete our 8-page
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Humana, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019 – Announced Today

Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019: Skyrocketing care costs may make the dream of aging at home more challenging Richmond, VA (October 16, 2019) — The fastest-rising long term care costs are no longer for the most skilled care – in a facility, they’re now for the least-complex care – at home, according to Genworth’s latest 2019 Cost of Care Survey results, announced today. To explore Cost of Care data by city, state or zip code, find trend charts and access lists of states ranked in order of care costs, visit www.genworth.com/costofcare. The cost of homemaker services, which includes assistance
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.