Thrivent 101 – Understanding the basics of a fraternal benefit society

Being a fraternal benefit society makes Thrivent unique in the LTCi space, but how does one explain a fraternal insurer to their clients? This producer reference piece breaks it down so you can help clients understand the fraternal difference. Thrivent is a fraternal benefit society. How do you explain that to a client? The importance of verifying that a client is Christian (or is married to one) before they apply, and how to have that conversation. Does a producer have to be Christian to offer this product? Is Thrivent a Christian organization? How strong is Thrivent? Learn More    
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Thrivent will be closed Friday, April 7

Thrivent will be closed Friday, April 7 Thrivent will be closed on Friday, April 7, for the holiday weekend. Normal operations will resume on Monday, April 10.     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Show Thrivent’s strength with the new 2022 annual report

2022 Annual Report now available Thrivent has just released its 2022 Annual Report. A highlight: For more than 120 years, Thrivent has taken a disciplined approach, preserving and building our financial strength. As an indicator of our enduring strength and stability, our adjusted surplus grew to $16.6 billion in 2022, the strongest capital position in Thrivent’s history. See this summary for updates on Thrivent’s surplus, ratings, and about the impact that Thrivent clients have in their communities.   Learn More     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Ethisphere names Thrivent as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th consecutive year

Ethisphere names Thrivent as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th consecutive year Recognition honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices March 13, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS – Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Thrivent has been recognized for 12 consecutive years and is one of only seven honorees in the financial services industry on the list. In 2023, 135 honorees were recognized spanning
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4 ways advisors can help clients with an extended care strategy

Steve Sperka is Vice President of Solutions Design and Implementation at Thrivent. Steve is featured in the latest from Life & Health Advisor. In this piece he shares results from a recent Thrivent consumer survey and discusses: It All Starts with Proactive Conversations Understand Clients Unique Preferences Extended Care Planning Should Be A Family Discussion A New Foundation For Long Term Financial Wellbeing Read article   Thrivent is a 2023 Diamond Sponsor of the ILTCI Conference Join Thrivent at the ILTCI Conference, March 12-15 in Denver. Thrivent is once again a Diamond Sponsor of the Conference. You can also find
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Share the tax advantages of long-term care insurance

Tools to enable more proactive extended care conversations There are many reasons why clients should create a long-term care strategy. One message that has resonated well with consumers, is on the tax advantages of planning with long-term care insurance. Premiums might be deductible, claims are paid tax-free and some states offer tax incentives for LTCi policyholders. These tools are designed to help you share news on these tax advantages with your clients. LTCi Tax Deductibility Guide Updated with 2023 amounts Many clients are not aware that LTC benefits are paid 100% tax-free, but some or all of the premiums might
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Thrivent LTC: Share the 4 Truths of Long-term Care

In the first part of the year, we are focusing on resources and tools to help advisors have proactive conversations about extended care planning. This week, we focus on the 4 Truths of Long Term Care. You may have talked about LTC myths in the past, but consumers are responding to many of those talking points being reframed as truths. Our 4 Truths content is available as a consumer use flyer or as consumer workshops. Watch for additional resources in the coming weeks. Consumer Flyer: 4 Truths about LTC The Four Truths of Long-Term Care flyer is a consumer approved
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New: Extended Care Conversation Guide

In the first part of the year, we are focusing on resources and tools to help advisors have proactive conversations about extended care planning. Today, we debut our new Extended Care Conversation Guide, filled with talking points and leading questions designed to engage your clients. Watch for additional resources in the coming weeks. New: Extended Care Conversation Guide This 7 page conversation guide was developed to facilitate better extended care discussions. It is meant to be used to learn a prospect or client’s perspective on long-term care. As with many conversations about aging, long-term care can be a sensitive topic.
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Thrivent will be closed Monday, January 16

Thrivent will be closed Monday, January 16 Thrivent will be closed Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our office will be closed Monday for the holiday. We will re-eopn at 8:30 AM Central on Tuesday, January 17.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent End of Year LTCi Deadlines & Holiday Hours

End of year LTCi Deadlines 2022 Commission Date: Dec 14 All outstanding delivery requirements and premium must be received at Thrivent & posted to the policy by this date to be paid commissions in 2022. 2022 Production Date: Dec 28 All outstanding delivery requirements and premium must be received at Thrivent & posted to the policy by this date for business to be counted towards 2022 production.   Holiday Schedule Thrivent is closed on: 12/26 1/2/2023 LTCG is closed on: 12/26 1/2/2023     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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