NEW IUL Express Electronic Submission Training Videos

Recently, we began allowing you to submit IUL Express paper applications electronically using one of our accepted electronic signature methods and our paper application submission via email process. To help you transition to this new electronic submission process we created two new producer training videos. Please note, these videos show the process using DocuSign as the electronic signature method since it is the most widely used. The first producer training video walks you through IUL Express using Easy Solve and the DocuSign process. The second video shows you the DocuSign process only. IUL Express Easy Solve & DocuSign Producer Training
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better!

Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better! Zoom’s remote-control function for iPipeline eApp Thrivent will now allow the use of Zoom’s remote-control functionality for use with new business electronic applications. This enables a process similar to the applicant signing in person. Conditions of use Agent needs to be the host of the Zoom meeting. The meeting must be set up using Zoom default settings. (Passwords are now required if a user tries to enter a meeting using just the meeting ID instead of the meeting invite link. For scheduled meetings, it’s recommended to re-share the updated meeting invitation. Virtual waiting rooms
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Prospecting Material Can Help You Reach Your Clients

We realize it may be challenging to reach potential and current customers during this time. Mutual of Omaha can help with our consumer prospecting materials. Personalized prospecting materials are available for ordering with your contact information so clients can contact you directly to help them with the coverage they need. Just click on the links below to see the all prospecting material that is available for you. Health Products Critical Advantage self-mailer and postcard Long-Term Care cost of waiting self-mailer and retirement planning self-mailer Priority Income Protection (PIP) self-mailer Life Products Term Life Express (TLE) self-mailer Indexed Universal Life Express
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Categories: Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTC e-Application Training Video

Producers who have used the LTC e-App agree it’s the easiest way to submit LTC applications. Some advantages to the e-App are: Offers the ability to view and/or print state filed forms at any time Reduces application scrubbing time You choose the method of signature collection  Or to view in a separate window, click here.   If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   LTC e-Application Training Video   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Using Inflation Protection to Reach Desired Premium

LTCi Sales Ideas Using Inflation Protection to Reach a Desired Premium The Need The cost of everything from gas to groceries is certain to be higher down the road. The same is true for long-term care services. That’s an important reason to recommend your clients purchase a long-term care policy and that they include an inflation protection rider for an added measure of security. Today’s Reality At today’s prices, most people simply can’t afford to pay for long-term care services out of their own pockets. With the national average cost of a home health aide approaching $60,000 per year, a
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Important information from Distribution Compensation

As our Distribution Compensation team members are working remotely due to the Coronavirus, it has given us an opportunity to review some of our processes and modernize our approach with our partners. Effective immediately, if you need to contact broker compensation for any reason, please use the following methods: Phone: 1-800-475-4465 Email: broker.compensation@mutualofomaha.com   NOTE: We are no longer able to receive or process any faxes. Please know we are here to support you and your business. Mutual of Omaha remains fully committed to the industry, to you and our customers. Thank you for your continued trust.   Important information
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Important LTC Underwriting Update

From the Desk of Marty Johnson Throughout the rapidly evolving pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been continuously evaluating our underwriting and new business practices to support business continuity, deliver a consistently high level of service, and maintain our financial strength. As a result, effective Thursday, April 16, 2020, we are implementing a temporary change. We will not be accepting LTC applications for individuals age 65 and older. All LTC cases not already approved or issued will be postponed and processed as an incomplete application. We will continue to prequalify applicants 64 and younger. The prequalification will be good for 60
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Genworth: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness

We are committed to protecting our associates and their families, as well as being there when our policyholders and customers need us the most. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have implemented a plan to help reduce the risk of exposure and transmission among our employees and allow us to continue to provide service to our policyholders and customers. This includes several changes to our corporate policies. Work. All employees strongly encouraged to work from home Travel Guidelines. Restricted employee travel and company visitors Technology. Equipped employees with tools and technology to work remotely from home. Business Continuity.
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Categories: COVID-19, Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

LTC Marketing Program Has Been Discontinued

Apr. 2020 LTC Marketing Program Has Been Discontinued Our LTC Marketing Credits program has been discontinued effective March 31st. We’re exploring new ways to recognize our top producers and incentivize sales success. For now, here’s what’s important to know about the discontinuation. How to Redeem Your Credits: Must submit for reimbursement on or before April 15, 2020 Submit your paid invoice or receipt along with the LTC Marketing Credits Reimbursement Form to Jackie.Cooper@mutualofomaha.com All reimbursements are done via direct deposit Complete your one-time ACH direct deposit form here. If you have questions, please contact your GoldenCare Regional Director by calling
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Exciting new look from NGL

Exciting new look from NGL We hope that you are all staying healthy and we thank you for your continued support. As we all navigate this uncertain time, we wanted to provide some positive news and are excited to share our new logo with all of you! Please click on the image below for the reveal. NGL has utilized the “tree of life” logo since 1965 when it was originally created. It has been a strong logo, however with NGL’s renewed purpose and focus, a modern brand that resonated with partners and policyholders was created. “Testing several logos and selecting
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.