March 31, 2020 By NGL Nothing about the last few weeks has been normal. We have all been impacted by the recent events centered around the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our hearts go out to anyone who is ill or has an ill family member. To help our policyholders during this difficult time, NGL is temporarily extending our policy lapse grace period to 120 days from 60 days. What does a 120-day grace period mean? We understand there is a lot of uncertainty right now, and NGL doesn’t want to add additional stress on you if you are experiencing financial concerns. If
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NGL EssentialLTC News
Deleting Old E-Applications The E-Application system now allows you to delete applications you are no longer working on via the “Your E-APP Summary Reports” section. Additionally, E-Applications entered but not submitted will automatically be deleted after 30 days of inactivity. Benefits of using E-APP Work with clients nationwide. Share your screen with clients or use it directly with the client. Efficient application process. Faster processing of business Click here to submit new business. Face-to-face exams for ages 66-79 NGL underwriting guidelines require an in-person exam for long term care insurance that includes cognitive and functional screening. Due to the current
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Important Update from NGL
Committed to safety At National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), we care deeply for the safety and well-being of our partners, agents, customers and employees. We have been closely monitoring the latest local and national reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are committed to the health of our employees and community and that is why we decided to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus by asking employees to work remotely if possible. This resolution is the best way for us to keep our employees safe and to continue providing you with the
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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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EssentialLTC Sales Guide Redesigned!
NGL Sales Guide Redesigned The EssentialLTC Sales Guide is redesigned to highlight popular product features with case studies demonstrating when and how each product feature can be used. Understanding the product features allows you to better customize plans and meet the needs of your clients. The hypothetical examples included in the new Sales Guide illustrate how EssentialLTC may benefit a client’s situation and are listed below: Lifetime Benefit Period Extension Rider Shared Benefit Amount Rider Return of Premium Riders Return of Premium with Optional Policy Surrender Riders Flexible Premium Payment Options Inflation Protection Riders Click here to log in to
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LTC Application Update – No Premium Deposit
New – No premium deposit required with applications It’s easier for you to submit EssentialLTC applications. Thanks to your feedback you can now submit mailed paper applications, E-APPs and upload signed paper applications without including a premium deposit. This new feature is available now. Benefits of using E-APP You can work with clients nationwide Share your screen with clients or use it directly with the client Integrates illustration information into the application Time efficient application process Reduces “not in good order” applications Faster processing of business Click here to submit new business. NGL: Announcing LTC Application Updates #goldencareagent #ngl
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NGL launching new LTC sales team
NGL has exciting plans for our long term care product in 2020, including enhancing our technology offerings, building and implementing robust sales and marketing plans and growing the business. New this year we have an experienced NGL team in place who are dedicated to long term care sales and marketing. If you haven’t already heard from them, Joe, Lori or Lawrence will be reaching out to you in the upcoming weeks to learn how we can best offer training and application materials, guides, etc. to make selling NGL’s EssentialLTC long term care product easier for you. Joe has more than
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EssentialLTC Product Updates – November 2019
A NEW WAY to Electronically Sign Applications Effective immediately, agents who have access to their own electronic signature program may use it to submit an EssentialLTC application via the Upload Documents function in the Agent Resource Center at www.ngl-essentialltc.com. Previously, electronic signatures were only accepted if an EssentialLTC application was submitted through the EssentialLTC E-APP process. Detailed Announcement See the detailed announcement for: Specific electronic signature requirements Examples of electronic signatures that will not be accepted Who to call with questions How to Learn More Contact NGL’s Sales Support Team at (888) 505-2332 or status@ngl-essentialLTC.com. #goldencareagent #ngl
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Don’t Forget November is LTC Awareness Month
Use NGL’s Social Media Infographics to create awareness. #goldencareagent #ngl #ltcawareness
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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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