Coming soon: SecureCare III new reprice and state launch

SecureCare III repricing in SC and launching in MT Give your long-term care (LTC) clients a benefit boost with SecureCare™ III, an LTC and nonparticipating whole life insurance policy. Mark your calendars for Monday, January 29, 2024: SecureCare III rates will decrease by 25 percent across all case scenarios in South Carolina SecureCare III will launch in Montana including the pricing decrease of 25 percent across all case scenarios Learn more about SecureCare III   Please note: All licensing and LTC certification training must be in good order before the sale of any LTC products. Review LTC licensing and training
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

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).

e-Signature Enhancements Are Live

Effective October 11, 2023, the following enhancements have been made to all client signatures on our electronic application: Text message signature process is available There is less scrolling and no required pop-ups The number of clients has been reduced throughout the signature process The products available for this application process include IUL Express, Term Life Express, Living Promise Whole Life and Children’s Whole Life. Check out our job aid flyer and training video for more information. We’ve also added the text message delivery method for client signatures to our Guaranteed ADvantage Accidental Death and our Fully Underwritten Life applications. If
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Revamped: Living Promise Record Keeper

The Living Promise Record Keeper now has a fresh new look. This workbook is intended for your clients to use to keep all their important contact information, documentation and end of life decisions in one place. It’s a great piece to provide your Living Promise clients with so they can get their affairs in order for their loved ones. The booklet can also be customized with your contact information on the back page. To order with your information on the back cover contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at 1-800-693-6083.   Revamped: Living Promise Record Keeper   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Premium Draft Updates for Simplified Issue

Due to a variety of reasons, there are times when we are unable to successfully draft initial premiums. To limit potential impacts and fees that may occur for clients, we will now limit the number of premium draft attempts to three for our simplified issue products to place coverage in force. If we are unsuccessful in drafting the initial premium after three attempts, the policy will be canceled. The proposed insured may reapply for coverage with updated bank information or once any challenges with their account have been resolved. We want to continue to be a good partner and are
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New Suicide Exclusion Endorsement

New Suicide Exclusion endorsement in Arizona, Colorado and Missouri The Compact approved certain amendments relating to life insurance suicide exclusions. These amendments maintain a maximum suicide exclusion period of up to two years and include an exception requiring a shorter maximum suicide exclusion period where required by state law. While the Compact default standard is a two-year suicide exclusion, some Compact states (AZ, CO, and MO) already require shorter suicide exclusion periods. These Compact amendments require that an endorsement be added to policies in those states. A letter explaining the change along with a copy of the endorsement will be
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month! Use this time to review your clients’ current coverage or to determine potential clients’ needs. Below are a few resources we’d encourage you to use as tools to guide discussions, presentations, and planning this month. Resources: 2023 Prospecting Postcard: Send this postcard to potential clients and let them know why life insurance is so important. To place an order, contact Sales Support at (800) 693-8063 2023 LIAM Campaign Flyer: Use this flyer to check out our fully stocked library of both consumer and producer facing marketing materials for both our Simplified Issue and Fully
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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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