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NEWS
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What's New:
Choose a carrier to see the latest updates.
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| HumanaOne |
Jan. 31, 2012
Selling Life and Supplemental Insurance Plans just got easier
Humana is constantly seeking out ways to make it easier for you to sell Humana products. They have heard your feedback regarding the application process for life and supplemental insurance plans, and they have worked to make this process more efficient and easier for you to know the status of your client’s application. The new enhancements will make the life and supplemental insurance plans application process consistent with the major medical plans application process. With the automation that has been introduced into the system, you should see a reduction in the amount of time it takes for an application to be received and approved, which means speedier compensation for new sales!
Additionally, you will begin to receive daily email notifications as the status (received, issued, declined) changes for all applications!
Note for Paper Applications with a Paper Check:
Paper applications with a paper check attached require manual system inputs; paper applications submitted with a paper check attached will be processed in a separate system and not within the new underwriting system. These applications will not have status notations on Agent Workbench; however, you will begin to receive daily email notifications as the status (received, issued, declined) changes for these applications.
***One other note—any business submitted prior to 1/28/12 will not show the correct status in AWB…it will still follow the old process.
To learn more about Humana
and these changes CLICK HERE
Jan. 3, 2012
Important Information Regarding the Sale of HumanaOne C550 Dental HMO Policies in West Virginia
We recently discovered that West Virginia has passed a law requiring a Certificate of Authority to sell certain individual dental products in your state. As a result, until Humana obtains the appropriate Certificate of Authority, sales of this product will be suspended.
Humana is actively pursuing the required certificate and we look forward to making this product available again as soon as possible. In the meantime, rest assured that Humana will honor any individual dental HMO policies already in force in West Virginia.
Our HumanaOne Preventive Plus Dental plan remains available for your customers as we work through this process.
Nov. 28, 2011
Announcing Humana's
2012 Producer Partnership Plan
for Individual Products
It's a New Year with New Opportunities for YOU!
The 2012 Producer Partnership Plan (PPP) has a few changes (click here for full details), but its core remains the same!
There are more ways than ever to earn in 2012! We've added new eligible Coverage Types, including new individual dental offerings and Medicare Supplement policies!
Learn more about the HumanaOne Producer Partnership Plan!
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| Assurant Health |
Jan. 25, 2012
Big news: Assurant Health announces a relationship with Aetna® to provide your clients with access to Aetna Signature Administrators® PPO Network! This deal gives your clients access to a broader, nationwide network and more competitive rates while bringing you more access to big sales.
This strategic relationship brings:
- Access to nearly one million providers and 7,500 hospitals across the country
- Significantly improved pricing in many markets
- An even stronger commitment to agents and the health insurance market
Call Stephens-Matthews Marketing, Inc. at
1-800-544-8250 to learn more!
Jan. 4, 2012
The Assurant Health Access bonus campaign has been extended to July 1 2012 effective dates.
Sell Assurant Health Access plans with effective dates between June 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 to earn a monthly bonus on each issued plan.
$15 for each Value
$25 for each Fundamentals
$40 for each Enhanced
Keep selling and keep earning more!!
. Per-plan bonuses are paid after the plans have been in force for 30 days (based on issue date)on the following month-end commission statement
· All usual commission and persistency rules apply. commission statement. · Bonus is taxable income and will be reported on recipients’ FORM 1099-misc
.Agents must be licensed and appointed with Time Insurance Company on the dates the bonus is paid
October 24, 2011
NEW: immediate policy decisions from Assurant Health Access
Click Here For More Details
More Great News!
we've added another plan to our Assurant Supplemental Coverage portfolio to help you increase clients' protection and your compensation! Click Here For More Details!
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| Mutual of Omaha |
UPDATE - January 16, 2012
To read this update, click here
This update includes:
- Med Supp e-App Convenient for You
- e-App Updates
- 2012 Med Supp Product Releases
- LTC Web Seminar Schedule
- DI Web Seminar Schedule
Nov. 21, 2011
Happy New Year!
That’s right; we are celebrating the New Year early here at Mutual of Omaha. Our Term Life Answers product will have new LOWER rates effective December 1, 2011. We have positioned these new rates in the Standard, Non-Tobacco risk class for ages 40-60.
This reprice confirms our commitment to you and the term marketplace with very competitive rates, sweet spots and of course our valued partnership. Don’t wait for 2012 to jump start your sales, start selling now.
Watch for more details coming soon and let’s ring in the New Year together.
Nov. 2, 2011
Move to the New Paper App by Nov. 14
We're nearing the end of the 60-day transition period from the old Med supp paper application to the new one.
Effective November 14, we’ll no longer accept Medicare supplement business written on the old paper application. Please check your stock and destroy application books with a Print Date prior to 8/10/11 and place an order for new stock. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
2012 Copays and Deductibles
The 2012 Medicare Copay and deductible information is available! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
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| American General |
Jan. 9, 2012
Announcing...
Nov. 16, 2011
Announcing...
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| Assurity |
Oct. 20, 2011
Assurity Life Offers Critical Illness Product in iGO e-App®
AssurityBalance® Critical Illness is available in AL, AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
To learn more, click here!
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| UnitedHealthOne |
Nov. 18, 2011
Hit a Jackpot with UnitedHealthOne
You could earn 4 bonuses—totaling up to $20,000!
Click Here to learn more!
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| Aviva |
Aug. 1, 2011
Aviva’s Financial Stability Recognized
Aviva’s reputation as a strong, financially stable company has drawn praise from leading agencies specialized in
rating insurance companies.
The company was recognized for its financial stability by three primary agencies that rate insurance performance –
S&P (A+), Moody’s (A1) and A.M. Best (A).
Click Here To Learn More
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| Aetna |
Jan. 17, 2012
Aetna Branded Sales Materials -- Launch Update as of January 17, 2012
New Aetna branded ACI and CLI* sales materials have been approved for use in several states. The chart below provides updated information regarding the availability of the new materials which includes Final Expense and Medicare Supplement sales materials. Order a supply of the new materials as soon as they become available in the state(s) where you sell ACI and CLI products.
Aetna Branded Sales Materials |
Date Materials Will Be Available for Ordering |
State |
ACI |
CLI |
State |
ACI |
CLI |
Med Supp |
Final Expense |
Med Supp |
Med Supp |
Final Expense |
Med Supp |
AL |
Available |
Available |
-- |
MT |
Available |
2/10/12 |
-- |
AR |
Available |
Available |
-- |
NC |
** |
** |
-- |
AZ |
Available |
** |
-- |
ND |
** |
2/8/12 |
-- |
CO |
Available |
** |
-- |
NE |
1/27/12 |
** |
-- |
DE |
-- |
-- |
Available |
NM |
Available |
2/8/12 |
-- |
FL |
-- |
** |
-- |
NV |
-- |
** |
-- |
GA |
-- |
2/10/12 |
Available |
OH |
** |
2/8/12 |
-- |
IA |
-- |
Available |
Available |
OK |
Available |
Available |
-- |
ID |
-- |
-- |
Available |
PA |
Available |
2/3/12 |
-- |
IL |
** |
** |
-- |
RI |
-- |
-- |
Available |
IN |
Available |
2/14/12 |
-- |
SC |
Available |
2/3/12 |
-- |
KS |
1/18/12 |
** |
-- |
SD |
Available |
Available |
-- |
KY |
Available |
Available |
-- |
TN |
** |
2/3/12 |
-- |
LA |
-- |
Available |
Available |
TX |
Available |
** |
-- |
MD |
-- |
-- |
** |
VA |
** |
** |
-- |
MI |
Available |
** |
-- |
WI |
-- |
Available |
Available |
MN |
-- |
Available |
1/27/12 |
WV |
-- |
Available |
Available |
MO |
** |
2/10/12 |
-- |
WY |
1/27/12 |
** |
-- |
MS |
** |
** |
-- |
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Med Supp Outline of Coverage forms include the 2012 Medicare copays and deductibles. |
-- Product not available. |
** Aetna branded materials awaiting state approval. Use existing Genworth Financial materials until the new materials are available. |
Remember
- All ACI and CLI sales materials (including CLI complementary products) will be branded with the Aetna company name and company logo.
- Order the new materials (on or after the published launch date) at cont-life.com (agent side) or contact the Agent Services Team.
- Sales materials vary by state -- order materials based on the state of issue.
- All existing ACI and CLI sales materials that carry the Genworth Financial identification will expire on March 31, 2012.
Oct. 2011
The following companies are now part of Aetna, Inc.
Underwriting Company |
Currently Marketed Products |
American Continental Insurance Company (ACI) |
Medicare Supplement
Final Expense |
Continental Life Insurance Company of Brentwood, Tennessee (CLI) |
Medicare Supplement
Cancer Plus
Continental Care (hospital indemnity)
Home Care
Nursing Facility Care |
Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (ACI and CLI) will continue to administer the following:
| Underwriting Company* |
Product |
| Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company (GLAIC) |
Medicare Supplement |
| Genworth Life Insurance Company (GLIC) |
Medicare Supplement |
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Administration includes new business/underwriting, policyholder services, claims, marketing, and agent sales support.
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Licensing and commissions (GLAIC and GLIC) will continue to be handled by Genworth Financial's Producer Services team.
- Agents can reach the same dedicated staff by referring to the new home office contact sheet (click here). Use this information for any Medicare Supplement or other Senior Supplemental transactions you make based on the applicable underwriting company.
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