From the Desk of Steve Pike As concern with the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak grows domestically, Mutual of Omaha has made the difficult decision to withdraw its participation from the 2020 ILTCI Conference in Denver on March 29-April 1st. The Punch Bowl Social hospitality event scheduled on Monday, March 30th, is also canceled We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to our continued support to the ILTCI conference in the future Steve Pike National Sales Director – LTC, DI, CI (800) 693-6083 Contact Me Mutual of Omaha ILTCI Status Update E3422 #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Return of Premium… Like a Money-Back Guarantee
Did you know? Return of premium can turn a skeptical prospect into a confident customer. Will your clients need long-term care services? No one knows for sure. So if they hesitate to purchase a policy because they don’t want to end up paying for something they may never use, here’s how to ease their concerns. Explain how adding optional return of premium rider is like a money-back guarantee. Premiums they’ve paid minus any policy benefits they’ve received will be refunded to a beneficiary upon their death. With three return of premium options available from Mutual of Omaha, you’re sure to
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NGL’s Financial Strength Affirmed
AM Best Affirms A- (Excellent) Rating of NGL and Revises Outlook to Positive We are pleased to announce AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed its A- (Excellent) rating effective February 28, 2020. This rating reflects the excellent ability of NGL to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations and further attests to its financial strength. “Our AM Best rating is pivotal to our future success and is a true measure of NGL’s financial strength and business model effectiveness relative to the industry and our peers. We will continue to enhance our business profile,
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OneAmerica Care Solutions News
Enhancing your experience in 2020 Asset Care submission process: Two simple choices Our focus on enhancing your experience in 2020 continues with a fine-tuning of our Asset Care new business submission process. The new process is straightforward: After completing Part I of the application, agents will simply choose whether to ask the Part II medical questions or have our interview vendor complete these questions. Read on to get details about the path each choice will take you on and when this change will go into effect. Your expanded OneAmerica Relationship Team Relationships are at the core of what we
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Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.
Asset Care, hybrid, linked benefit, LTC, oneamerica, State Life, and training.
Asset Care, hybrid, linked benefit, LTC, oneamerica, State Life, and training.
Introducing Mutual Perks for Mutual of Omaha Policyholders
Everyone loves a good deal. Whether it’s a discount at a favorite store or restaurant, savings on eyeglasses and hearing aids, a reduced rate on a home mortgage or a low-cost gym membership, the Mutual Perks program is designed to help some of your clients keep more money in their pockets. What’s Included in the Mutual Perks Program? Coupons & Discounts – Discounts at local restaurants and retailers, as well as a variety of national online merchants – many of the places where your customers already spend their dollars. Provided via AccessPerks Health & Fitness Programs – Also known as
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Order Now! New MutualCare® Solutions Applications Available
Paper Applications ORDER TODAY! New paper applications are available for order. These applications reflect the no cash with application and conditional coverage changes effective 2/23/2020. The version being replaced must be signed and received in the Home Office no later than 2/29/2020. If received in the Home Office after 2/29/2020, the application will not be accepted. E-Applications Reminder: If you have a pending e-application that was started prior to 2/23/2020, you can access your pending app, complete and submit like normal. The pending e-Application must be signed and received in the Home Office no later than 2/29/2020 or it will not
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Arkansas Online Payment of Licensing Fees, Effective January 1, 2020
As a reminder, effective January 1, 2020, the Arkansas Insurance Department will no longer accept paper checks for licensing fees and will no longer send paper renewal forms through the mail. All renewal fees and application fees will be processed electronically through www.nipr.com. Attached is Arkansas Bulletin No. 12-2019 for your reference. If you have any questions about the bulletin, please contact the AR Insurance Department’s licensing division at (501) 371-2750 or by email to insurance.license@arkansas.gov. Arkansas Online Payment of Licensing Fees, Effective January 1, 2020 #goldencareagent #genworth
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Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
AR, Arkansas, DOI, Genworth, licensing, licensing fees, Long-Term Care, and LTC.
AR, Arkansas, DOI, Genworth, licensing, licensing fees, Long-Term Care, and LTC.
In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Vermont (Pre-PCS, PCS I, PCS II, Choice 1)
> PCS II with Stable Premium Option > Choice 1 with Stable Premium Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Vermont has now allowed the following increases: Vermont Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 69.78% phased 30.3%, 30.3% cumulative 69.78% phased 30.3%, 30.3% cumulative PCS I 125.5% phased 31.2%, 31.2%, 31% cumulative 125.5% phased 31.2%, 31.2%, 31% cumulative PCS II 136.68%
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Vermont (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)
> Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® with Stable Premium Option > 1% Benefit Increase Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Vermont has now allowed the following increases: Vermont Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 22.4% Classic Select 22.4% This rate increase applies to AARP® and non-AARP policies. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: New Mexico (Pre-PCS, PCS I, PCS II, Choice 1)
As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. New Mexico has now allowed the following increases: New Mexico Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 15% 15% PCS I 15% 15% PCS II 15% 15% Choice 1 15% 15% Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications.
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