Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Has Big News

Sixty years after its original debut, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom will return to NBC this fall with an original new series produced by a major production company in an exclusive partnership with Mutual of Omaha. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild will premiere on NBC’s “The More You Know” programming block, marking a return of the Wild Kingdom to the network after more than 30 years! You will also be able to view the educational series on NBC.com or NBC Video on Demand. The series will be hosted by wildlife expert and
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Mutual of Omaha’s Strong, Stable, Secure Brochure Updated

Mutual of Omaha’s financial position continues with our strong outlook, a surplus of $4.0 billion and very strong ratings. You can count on us for the strength, stability and security that’s important in your client’s everyday life This updated Strong, Stable, Secure brochure provides a snapshot of Mutual of Omaha’s financial strength and product portfolio while reaffirming our commitment by answering questions and reassuring your clients about Mutual of Omaha’s financial condition. The brochure can be viewed on SPA in the Forms and Materials link and ordered through your normal ordering channels.   Mutual of Omaha’s Strong, Stable, Secure Brochure
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Okta Added to the DI Signature Process

Mutual of Omaha is committed to keeping your customers’ information safe. We have incorporated Okta security into the Mutual Income Solutions electronic signature process for new clients. As a producer you will still follow the same application process, but your clients will have an additional layer of security. We have updated our Mutual Income Solutions Quote, e-App and Dashboard Guide for producers as well as the Secure Messaging Portal Help document for your clients. Both of these helpful guides are available in Forms and Materials on Sales Professional Access and MutualIncomeSolutions.com.   If you have any questions, please contact Sales
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Errors and Omissions Insurance

Errors and Omissions Insurance in the amount of $1 million (per claim) is required prior to selling: • Term Life Answers • Universal Life • Index Universal Life • All Annuity • Critical Advantage • Disability • Long-Term Care Errors and Omissions is not required for: • Term Life Express • Final Expense • Index Universal Life Express • Children Whole Life • Medicare Supplement • Dental • Prescription Drug Rx • Accidental Death As a GoldenCare producer, you have the ability to get this valuable coverage at a discount! Check out our Errors and Omissions and learn how easy
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Help Clients Stay at Home With an LTCi Policy

Clear up the misconceptions by walking your clients through how an LTCi policy can ease their burden and keep them in their home longer. The policy they choose today should be flexible enough to meet their needs for tomorrow. The MutualCare® Solutions portfolio offers up to four ways to help keep clients in their own home for as long as possible. Read more on what’s offered to your client.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Help Clients Stay at Home With an LTCi Policy   #goldencareagent
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Hospital Choice Savings Program Reminder As a reminder, the Hospital Choice Savings option is not available under Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Our Rates Deserve a Thumbs Up This year, we have lowered rates in 6 states to be even more competitive.   E-App Storefront Enhancements Good news! We have made a few updates to our e-App storefront, based on your feedback.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Cross-Selling Critical Advantage

Life insurance fulfills a vital purpose for your clients, providing financial resources for their loved ones should they pass away unexpectedly. However, many clients don’t realize the monetary gaps that can be left should they be impacted by a critical illness. That’s where Mutual of Omaha’s Critical Advantage Portfolio comes into play. Check out this flyer to see how this portfolio can help lost income, pay health insurance deductibles, and even cover the cost of household expenses.   Cross-Selling Critical Advantage   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective September 1, 2023

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective September 1, 2023: Impacted Forms Impacted States LTC04G West Virginia LTC04I West Virginia LTC09M West Virginia LTC04I7 West Virginia LTC09U West Virginia LTC06UI West Virginia LT50, NH50, HCA, LTA and NHA Rhode Island   For details on yearly rate adjustment percentages, view the supplemental grid here. Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60 days prior
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Understanding your Exposure with Telephone Solicitations

Telephone solicitations are an important aspect of insurance marketing. Unfortunately, this has become a high-risk endeavor. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, better known as the TCPA, was enacted to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls and faxes. It imposes liability in the form of regulatory fines and incentivizes private plaintiffs to pursue claims with statutory damages of $500 to $1,500 per call, with no limit. Attorneys’ fees for defending TCPA actions can easily reach hundreds of thousands of dollars and multi-million dollar settlements are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Agents and brokers are expected, and contractually required, to act
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Important Changes to COVID Guidelines

Mutual of Omaha continues to closely monitor our new business and underwriting practices to ensure we create efficiencies and improvements when making business decisions regarding our underwriting guidelines. We are happy to announce the following changes to our COVID guidelines for Fully Underwritten Life, effective June 1, 2023. Acceptance Guidelines Based on Insured’s Issue Age: We are now accepting applications on clients through age 79 without table rating restrictions Additionally, we are now able to consider clients aged 80-85 for Standard risk class ONLY Clients with a Positive COVID Test A Statement of Good Health continues to be required if:
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).