Enhancements to Policyholder Information

Mutual of Omaha is always trying to make your experience as a broker as easy and seamless as possible. We have updated the Policyholder Information page, on Sales Professional Access (SPA). On your Policyholder Information link (also located under the “Reports” drop down menu) *, you will see the following enhancements have been added:
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Accelerate Your Business

Get faster decisions for your Standard, Standard Plus, Preferred and Preferred Plus clients on Term Life Answers, Income Advantage IUL and Life Protection Advantage IUL. The process is easy. Simply submit a drop ticket, ExamOne contacts the client – we take care of the rest. We’ll provide an underwriting decision in 48-72 hours! The best part? NO paramed exam! Program Parameters Issue Ages: 18-60 Face Amounts: $100,000 – $2,000,000 Products Available: Term Life Answers (10-, 15-, 20- and 30- year), Income Advantage IUL and Life Protection Advantage IUL Applications: Speed eTicket (Drop Ticket) Learn more about Accelerated Underwriting and the
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Critical Illness Policy PDFs Now Being Emailed

Mutual of Omaha is now sending emails containing links to PDF copies of all critical illness policies. The email will be sent within 24 hours of policy issue and will be sent directly to the client, the writing agent, the top level marketer and any authorized user designated by the writing agent or the top-level marketer with full access to Sales Professional Access. This email process will be in addition to the current paper policy output. The email will contain a link to our Secure Message Portal system allowing access to view the PDF of the policy. Note: This process
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Life Insurance Awareness Month is Here

At the beginning of the year, we shared with you the clear vision we had for 2020. Unfortunately, 2020 had its own plans and our world was turned upside down. One thing; however, remained the same — customers still needed life insurance protection. And with your help, we’ve continued to offer sound planning solutions to help meet the needs of your customers and provided electronic solutions that made it easier for you to do business in today’s world. As we head into September, there’s no doubt this year’s Life Insurance Awareness Month is going to look a little different than
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Life and Annuity Policies Are Now Emailed

In August, Mutual of Omaha began sending emails with links to PDF copies of all Life and Annuity policies. Please note, policies will continue being mailed via the standard paper policy output process in addition to the new email process. Here’s How It Works An email is sent within 24 hours of policy issue The email is sent to the client, the writing agent, the top-level marketer and any authorized user designated by the writing agent or top level marketer with full access in Sales Professional Access (SPA) The email will contain a link to our Secure Message Portal system,
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Premium Repayment Plans

Mutual of Omaha remains committed to helping our customers during these challenging times. We continue to follow regulatory guidance on a state-by-state basis regarding extending grace periods and/or non-cancellation/non-renewal requirements on insurance policies. In certain circumstances, clients who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for repayment plans on their deferred premiums. Please direct any clients who inquire about their repayment options to contact Policyowner Services at 800-775-6000.   Premium Repayment Plans   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Life and Annuity Policy PDFs to be emailed August 5

Mutual of Omaha will begin sending emails containing links to PDF copies of all life and annuity policies beginning August 5, 2020. The email will be sent within 24 hours of policy issue and will be sent directly to the client, the writing agent, the top-level marketer and any authorized user designated by the writing agent or the top level marketer with full access in Sales Professional Access. This email process will be in addition to the current paper policy output. The email will contain a link to our Secure Message Portal system allowing access to view the PDF of
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Genworth: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness

We are committed to protecting our associates and their families, as well as being there when our policyholders and customers need us the most. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have implemented a plan to help reduce the risk of exposure and transmission among our employees and allow us to continue to provide service to our policyholders and customers. This includes several changes to our corporate policies. Work. All employees strongly encouraged to work from home Travel Guidelines. Restricted employee travel and company visitors Technology. Equipped employees with tools and technology to work remotely from home. Business Continuity.
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Categories: COVID-19, Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Penn Treaty Surcharge

Penn Treaty Surcharge for Active Long Term Care Policyholders Resident in California Genworth Life Insurance Company (GLIC)and Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company (GLAIC) (GLIC and GLAIC, collectively Genworth) recently started mailing California Resident LTC policyholders seeking recoupment for assessments made against Genworth by the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association (CLHIGA) for the 2017 Penn Treaty insolvency. CLHIGA assessed all companies writing health insurance in California to make up the shortfall needed to pay Penn Treaty claims caused by that insolvency. This assessment is not unique to Genworth, and Genworth has no affiliation with Penn Treaty. California law
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Assistance To Oklahoma Residents Impacted By Severe Weather & Flooding

Oklahoma Governor had issued an Executive Order 2019-19 which has been amended declaring a disaster emergency for all seventy-seven (77) Oklahoma counties due to severe weather and flooding. The Oklahoma Department of Insurance issued a Bulletin 2019-01, dated May 24, 2019, to comply with the Executive Order. The Bulletin, in part states the following: Requires insurance companies to grant an extension of the grace period for customers residing within the impacted areas. Storm victims can get a copy of their insurance policy free of charge. This includes a moratorium on policy cancellations due to non-payment of premium. The moratorium is
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Categories: Gerber Life, Industry News, and Life Insurance.