Our Simplified Issue products make your life simpler with uncomplicated underwriting, quick turnarounds and faster coverage for your clients. Faster processes to offer faster coverage – now that’s life insurance, simplified. On mutualofomaha.com/simple you can find: Tools to help you get started with Mutual of Omaha as a new agent Simplified issue product information, including downloadable marketing pieces, training videos, and consumer videos Underwriting and application resources Advanced sales concepts Contact information Be sure to check out this helpful resource and make sure to bookmark it so it’s always at your fingertips. Now that’s simple. Life, Simplified. #goldencareagent
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Prospect New Clients with This New Postcard
The products in the Critical Advantage Portfolio; Critical Illness insurance, Cancer insurance & Heart Attack/Stroke insurance, are designed with your client’s recovery in mind. Now, you can reach potential clients with the new prospecting postcard. Most people know someone who has been diagnosed with one of the conditions covered by the Critical Advantage products, so your clients understand the need for this coverage. All products offer a lump-sum payment upon diagnosis that can used for any out-of-pocket expense they may have. Expenses such as high insurance deductibles, replacing lost income or travel for specialized treatment. You can view the postcard
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Tax Season is a Great Time to Reach Out to Clients
Tax season is underway… are your clients ready? As you are working with your clients, make sure to keep our 2020 Advanced Markets Tax Reference Guide handy — it puts key tax figures and limits right at your fingertips. And, don’t forget — our Advanced Markets Team is here to help! A key objective of our team is to provide training and support that focuses on our areas of expertise – estate planning, business planning, and retirement and distribution planning – and that can help you with your sales efforts. If you have a question about a concept, how our
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Tax Bracket Risks Brochure Updated for 2020
When tax season arrives, your clients are likely thinking about the past year and the one ahead. But it’s also a good time to talk about the future and their tax situation when they retire. A properly-funded Income AdvantageSM IUL policy is a good way to help your clients plan ahead and minimize their tax risks in retirement. Our newly updated Tax Bracket Risks brochure for 2020 can help you explain the advantages of an IUL policy to your clients. This updated brochure can be ordered through your normal supply channels beginning Friday, January 31, 2020. If you have
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Important Dates: New LTC Compensation and Policy Dating Processes
We are making changes to how we process applications and issue your LTC policies. Here are some key dates to remember. February 23, 2020 The following will apply to all applications signed on and after 2/23/2020: Policies issued will be effective on the date of issue. Regardless of selection, date of application will no longer apply. Initial premium will no longer be accepted with application. If a check is mailed along with the application, the check will be returned to the applicant. If a check is mailed separately to the lock box, the check will be cashed, and a refund
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MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide Update
The MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide has been updated to reflect the new processes effective February 23, 2020. Updated sections include: “Completing the Application” section has been updated to reflect the following changes: We have removed “Date of Application (Initial Premium Required)” as a policy effective date option Initial premium will no longer be accepted (no longer accepting cash with application) Temporary insurance agreements and conditional receipts will no longer be available “Administrative Handling” section has been updated to reflect the following changes: Added post issue requirement premium submission mailing address Oklahoma has been added as a Pre-Appointment state View the
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The Critical Advantage® Portfolio of Products Are a Perfect Fit
Products in the Critical Advantage Portfolio may be the missing piece to help build your business. With the quick quoting options to the simplicity of the underwriting, Critical Advantage products are a perfect fit for you and your clients. The Critical Advantage Portfolio includes Critical Illness insurance, Cancer insurance & Heart Attack/Stroke insurance. Most of us know someone who has been diagnosed with one or more of the covered conditions, so the need for these products is great. All products in the portfolio offer: Benefits paid direct to insured Competitive rates No reduction of benefits at any age To see
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Give Your Clients Credit using Our Fit Underwriting Program
Our Fit Underwriting Program offers your clients the potential for a better rate class and a lower premium. Here are some examples of what it means to be physically or financially fit. Great family history — no deaths from any disease prior to age 70 Optimal blood pressure control (treated or untreated) with an average of 135/85 or better Preferred or better build, ages 18-60; Standard Plus or better build, ages 61-75 Regular preventative medical care and compliant follow-up for treated impairments (within the past 12 months) Income > $100,000, or net worth > $1,000,000 Preferred or better driving record
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IUL Max Illustrated Rate Change
Effective February 1, 2020, the IUL maximum illustrated rates in WinFlex Web will increase as follows: Income Advantage IUL: 100% Participation Rate with 11% Cap: Increasing from 6.58% to 6.62% 140% Participation Rate with 8% Cap: Increasing from 5.33% to 5.36% 60% Participation Rate with No Cap: Increasing from 6.58% to 6.62% Life Protection Advantage IUL: 100% Participation Rate with 10% Cap: Increasing from 6.13% to 6.16% 140% Participation Rate with 7% Cap: Increasing from 4.72% to 4.74% 50% Participation Rate with No Cap: Increasing from 5.76% to 5.80% IUL Express: 100% Participation Rate with 10% Cap: Increasing from 6.13%
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Updates to LTC Policy Dating Process and Commission Timing
Mutual of Omaha is committed to providing you a product portfolio that meets the needs of your clients. With this goal in mind, we have made the following changes to get your LTC policies issued efficiently. Currently, compensation is paid on LTC13 policies once premium has been collected and the policy is in force, regardless of any outstanding Post Issue Requirements (PIRs). Beginning February 23, 2020, compensation will now be paid at the time all PIRs are received and the case is considered placed. Applications signed on or after this date will be effective on the date the policy is
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