Express Time Service Update

From the Desk of Marty Johnson Recently I informed you we were experiencing processing delays for Simplified Issue business. At this time, we continue to receive unprecedented volumes of new business, which is leading to extended service levels. I want to reiterate; we remain committed to providing the quality service you have come to expect. We are addressing this issue by increasing our staff, and reallocating internal resources where applicable to assist. Additionally, our underwriting team continues to work extra time on nights and weekends to ensure your business is handled as quickly as possible. We continue to focus on
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Our Critical Advantage e-App is Easy to Use

The Critical Advantage℠ Portfolio e-Application is easily accessible on Sales Professional Access (SPA) under the Electronic Applications link. We have also provided a Quick Start Guide to help you submit your Critical Advantage applications online. Reasons to Use the e-Application Allows you to quote a premium and complete an application at the same time You’re always using correct forms and your applications are completed in good order Provides a paperless “green” experience Simple e-signature process Auto-save functionality A dashboard shows all applications in process Save time- assures application is in good order at the time of submission Our Critical Advantage
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Do Your Medicare Clients Have Cancer or Heart Attack and Stroke Coverage? As the nation ages, the chances of people suffering from cancer or heart disease increases. Learn how you can help your clients fill the gap between coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.   New Medicare Supplement Plans Nevada We are pleased to announce you can begin selling our new competitively priced Medicare supplement plans in Nevada.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for Maryland, Utah, Idaho, Kansas, Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico.   2021 April Rate Release View the new rates for Georgia, Kentucky, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah,
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

On Demand Webinar Training Series

Watch our LTCi Training Series on demand! To watch on demand, follow the steps below: Click the webinar link. Register for the on-demand event (or enter your email address). View the presentation! Topics are listed below: Back to the Basics of LTCi: Go back to the basics with a product overview and the history of long-term care insurance. Sales and Marketing Process and the Tools You Can Use: Get to know your LTC sales and marketing team as they share the “Six Steps of the LTCi Sales Process” and the tools you can use. All About Underwriting: Learn more about
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Quote on the Go with the Quotes for Sales Professionals App

Mutual of Omaha’s “Quotes for Sales Professionals” free mobile quoting app makes your life easier by allowing you to quote our products on the go. No more rates sheets and manual calculators. This tool allows you to enter your client’s information and get an instant quote right on your mobile devices ( Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.). Simply search Mutual of Omaha in the App Store or in Google Play, download “Quotes for Sales Professionals” and you’re ready to start quoting! Mobile Quotes Tips You have the ability to save your preferences within the app – making it even faster for
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updated Other Than Applied Process

Effective March 1, 2021, the other than applied processes listed below have been updated. Declined Spouse: When both spouses apply and one is declined, underwriting will issue the approved spouse with a reduction in partner allowance percentage and remove Shared Care, if applicable. No hold will occur. Rate Class or Benefit Selection with Shared Care: When one or both spouses are approved other than applied due to rate class or benefit selection, a communication is sent to the application designated contact notifying them of the required changes. We will hold issue for 7 days. Underwriting Evidence: When an application is
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New to Long-Term Care Insurance?

Part 1: Let’s Begin the Conversation Learning about long-term care insurance is easy with with our training videos. Start by focusing on why clients need LTCi. Watch the Video   If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   New to Long-Term Care Insurance?   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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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 Maryland, Utah, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, and South Dakota.   Premium Savings Plans Learn how Plan N, High Deductible G, and Mutual of Omaha’s Household Discount can help save your clients money!   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Advanced Markets: Overcoming LTCi Objections

If you’ve ever discussed long-term care insurance with wealthy clients, I’m sure you’ve run into this objection – “If I need long-term care, I can pay for it from my own investments. I don’t need to pay money for long-term care insurance.” One apparent reason is the tax advantages; however, there is another angle we wanted to share. An advisor called one of our long-term care experts in the home office anticipating the “self-insure” objection – and honestly believing it herself. She had discussed the need for long-term care insurance with a wealthy couple – let’s call them Bob and
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Mutual of Omaha To Sponsor “7 Yards” Documentary

If you’d like to see a story of Mutual of Omaha’s customer focus in action, consider watching “7 Yards”, available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. This feature-length documentary explores the resilience and perspective of Chris Norton, a college athlete who sustained a debilitating spinal cord injury during a football game in October 2010 that left him with a 3% chance of regaining feeling below his neck. Norton is a Mutual of Omaha policyholder through his affiliation with the NCAA. Although Chris’s special risk policy is not available to the general public, his story is a strong example of the
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).