Express Time Service Update

From the Desk of Marty Johnson Recently I informed you we were experiencing processing delays for Simplified Issue business. At this time, we continue to receive unprecedented volumes of new business, which is leading to extended service levels. I want to reiterate; we remain committed to providing the quality service you have come to expect. We are addressing this issue by increasing our staff, and reallocating internal resources where applicable to assist. Additionally, our underwriting team continues to work extra time on nights and weekends to ensure your business is handled as quickly as possible. We continue to focus on
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Jump on the Express

Our Express life insurance products offer simplified underwriting and application processes, which means policies are issued faster and you get paid quicker. Plus, you can easily track your cases online anytime using our Sales Professional Access website. Learn the basics of our simplified issue product portfolio with this flyer. Want to learn even more? Check out mutualofomaha.com/simple.   If you have questions, please contact your Sales Director or Account Executive.   Jump on the Express   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Simplified Issue Time Service Update

From the Desk of Marty Johnson First, and foremost, Mutual of Omaha would like to thank you for your business. We are very appreciative of the amount of business we have received, and continue to receive, due to your commitment and partnership. We remain committed to providing the quality service you have come to expect. Due to unprecedented volumes of new business, our Simplified Issue Life Underwriting team is experiencing delays in time service. In response, we have underwriters working overtime, nights and weekends to make sure your business is handled properly, and as quickly as possible. We understand reviewing
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

How to Safely Conduct Business

As we shared with you earlier this year, Mutual of Omaha continues to focus on providing information and recommendations to help protect the health and safety of our associates and ensure uninterrupted service to our customers and you. We are all encouraged to do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus by social distancing, practicing good hygiene and following the CDC guidelines in the areas and states where you do business in. Below are Health and Safety guidelines to help provide a safe way to conduct business. Opt for video meetings or phone calls when possible. Avoid in-person
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Anti-Money Laundering Best Practices

What vendors do we accept AML from? LIMRA RegEd Kaplan WebCE Sandi Kruise What courses from LIMRA does Mutual of Omaha accept? First time users must complete: Anti-Money Laundering for Insurance Producers Renewal Courses 2016 renewal — Elder Financial Abuse and Money Laundering 2018 renewal — The Importance of Knowing Your Customer 2020 renewal — Money Laundering and Cybercrime How to complete AML Training through LIMRA The LIMRA course will not be available until after the producer has received confirmation and a producer number. If the producer is already enrolled in LIMRA the training will automatically update in our system.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

The Extras on Life Protection Advantage IUL

Life Protection Advantage IUL has competitive long-term no-lapse guarantee premiums. But that’s not all. The product also comes with value-added features that many competitors don’t offer. A Guaranteed Refund Option Rider Unlike many other IULs, qualifying Life Protection Advantage IUL policies come with a premium refund option when clients pay the ‘guarantee to 85’ premium level. With this feature, if your clients no longer need their life insurance coverage, they have seven 60-day windows in which they can surrender their policy and receive their premiums back. A Terminal and Chronic Illness Rider — at no additional cost Life Protection Advantage
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

REMINDER: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Refresher Training

As REQUIRED by federal regulation, all producers writing permanent life or annuity products must complete the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training. Each producer that completed AML training prior to January 1, 2020 is required to complete AML renewal training by June 30, 2020. The renewal course is titled “Money Laundering and Cybercrime – Anti-Money Laundering for Insurance Review” will automatically be assigned by LIMRA and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Mutual of Omaha has contracted LIMRA to provide anti-money laundering training at no cost to you. Once you’ve completed the course, LIMRA will automatically send Mutual of Omaha a notification.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Underwriting Tip: Owner and Beneficiary Relationships

We offer a variety of simplified issue Express life insurance products to help meet your clients’ needs. It’s important for you to be aware of the acceptable owner/beneficiary relationships. Acceptable Owner/Beneficiary Relationships include: Spouse, Fiancée, Domestic Partner Parent Child Life Insurance Trust Acceptable Beneficiary-Only Relationships (not as owner) include: Estate Siblings Grandparents and Grandchildren Close Relatives by Marriage (in-laws) Ex-spouse Any other Owner/Beneficiary relationships will not be approved. Get this information and other important underwriting information in our Underwriting Guide. And, to learn more about our simplified issue Express products, visit mutualofomaha.com/simple.   Underwriting Tip: Owner and Beneficiary Relationships  
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, 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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TLE e-Application Training and Helpful Hints

Our Term Life Express e-Application, featuring Automated Underwriting, allows you to efficiently submit your applications with the quickest outcome. Need a refresher or have questions regarding the TLE e-App? Refer to the producer training video below. The video walks you through the entire e-App. Sections indicating “NEW” in the title showcase the screens that changed when we added the Automated Underwriting feature. If you don’t want to watch the video in its’ entirety, simply click the section you need. Term Life Express e-App Training Video If you are experiencing any issues with the e-App, check out these helpful hints to
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