AG 49-A illustration changes effective November 21, 2020

Illustration Regulation AG 49-A The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has made enhancements to Actuarial Guideline 49 (now referred to as AG 49-A). All carriers are required to comply with these new indexed universal life (IUL) illustration regulations by December 14, 2020. The following are Securian Financial’s transition details and deadlines: Products impacted: Eclipse Accumulator IUL Eclipse Protector II IUL Eclipse Survivor II IUL Eclipse IUL-NY Important dates: Friday, November 20, 2020 — Illustrations based on the old AG 49 guidelines will no longer be available after this date. Saturday, November 21, 2020 noon – Central Time — Updated,
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

DI Choice Portfolio Changes in California

Effective November 1, 2020 Mutual of Omaha will be discontinuing the individual elimination period options 30 and 60 days. The DI Choice portfolio of products impacted are Short-Term and Long-Term disability income products in California only. Transition Rules The following transition rules apply will apply: Paper Applications Applications signed by October 31, 2020 and received in the home office on or before November 13, 2020, will be processed and provided prior elimination period options. Applications with a signed date of November 1, 2020, and later will be returned and not processed. No exceptions will be made. Old applications received after
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Mutual Income Solutions – New Marketing Materials

Marketing Resources to Help Boost Your DI Sales Just as important as knowing the ins and outs of our new disability income insurance product is finding clients and prospects who are a good fit for Mutual Income Solutions℠. We’ve developed a comprehensive suite of consumer materials that can help you target clients and prospects. Our full complement of marketing materials- from consumer brochures and videos to social media- can help you find clients and prospects who are good fit for Mutual income Solutions. Marketing material flyer Marketing resources video Mutual Income Solutions consumer marketing materials are available in all states
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New DI Product Video

Mutual of Omaha has more than 100 years’ experience providing income protection solutions that can make a diffference when people need it the most. Our new disability income insurance product, Mutual Income Solutions is coming October 15, 2020. And it won’t take long for you to spot the many ways the difference is obvious with Mutual Income Solutions, including competitive features and benefits that are attractive to affluent clients. Watch the product details video to learn more about Mutual Income Solutions today. Go to www.mutualincomesolutions.com for a list of available tools and resources.   New DI Product Video   #goldencareagent
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

SecureCare’s new pricing available in illustration software

Preview SecureCare’s new pricing in IN, HI and NJ In response to the historically low interest rate environment, Securian Financial is implementing a pricing update to SecureCare Universal Life and increasing its maximum payment age from age 75 to age 80 in Indiana, Hawaii and New Jersey on October 10, 2020. These product updates are now available to illustrate in Indiana, Hawaii and New Jersey. To run an illustration with the new pricing or the extension of payment durations to age 80 in Indiana, Hawaii and New Jersey, you must select “yes” for “Rate update preview” when running the illustration.
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Mutual Income Solutions Offers a Complete Digital Experience

Using the Mutual Income Solutions Quote and e-Application Tools There are many reasons why our new disability income insurance product, Mutual Income Solutions, separates itself from the competition. First and foremost, the product stands out by including competitive features and benefits that will help you meet your clients needs: increased monthly and simplified benefits limits; a non-cancelable policy type; more occupation classes (include medical); cash value benefit and return of premium options. Another key difference is how you’ll do business with us. There is no need to worry about paper applications since everything from application to policy delivery is handled
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Announcing a New Disability Income Product

Mutual of Omaha is pleased to announce our new disability income insurance product, Mutual Income Solutions℠, will be available on October 15, 2020. This new product features expanded occupation classes into medical professions, extended benefit periods up to age 70 and increased benefit option up to $20,000, and much more! Mutual of Omaha has been selling disability income insurance and protecting consumers for more than 110 years. Disability Income insurance is an important part of your clients’ overall financial plan and Mutual Income Solutions includes new benefits and features that will help you provide your clients the coverage they need
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

COVID-19 participation guidelines update

Changes to COVID-19 participation guidelines to be implemented September 16, 2020 Securian Financial continues to focus on delivering high levels of service, helping customers with their insurance needs and maintaining the company’s financial strength. Your support in delivering on this focus has provided valuable insights to best navigate the unpredictable nature of a pandemic while addressing the additional risks it presents.   We are pleased to announce the following changes to the temporary COVID-19 participation guidelines effective September 16, 2020: Maximum issue age will increase to age 75 for all life products including SecureCare Universal Life (excluding Advantage Elite Select
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Product updates to SecureCare in AZ, CT, DE and ND

Product updates to SecureCare Universal Life Securian Financial is committed to building secure tomorrows by doing the right thing today. To deliver on this promise and in response to the historically low interest rate environment, Securian Financial will implement the following updates to SecureCare in Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware and North Dakota on September 5, 20201. Please note: these changes impact new business only, there are no changes to in-force policies. There is no change to the product structure, contract language, forms, compensation or types of benefits provided.   Pricing update Given the extremely low interest rate environment and historic volatility
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Disability Income Real Life Story

Vicki was a customer service representative for a company for 10 years, until suddenly a car accident changed her life, career, and most importantly her ability to earn an income. Read the remainder of Vicki’s story here: https://disabilitycanhappen.org/vicki/   Disability Income Real Life Story   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).