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May 1, 2013
SALES ARTICLES
UPCOMING WEBINARS
  • American General:
      • May 1st – Getting Started with IPPS
      • May 8th – Quote System
      • May 15th – Product Focus: Ambassador BTA
      • May 21st – Gateway OCS Rollout
      • May 23rd – Gateway OCS Rollout
      • May 29th – Gateway OCS Rollout
      • May 30th – Gateway OCS Rollout
      • June 6th – PANGEA Licensing System
      • June 11th – Social Media Sales Tools
  • MetLife:
  • Minnesota Life:
    • Weekly 15-minute sales strategy calls – every Wednesday at 10am CT Teleconference Number: 800-910-2399 Pass Code: 224032
  • North American:
    • Demystifying Indexed Universal Life InsuranceSince the first sessions were such a success, North American has extended this series into June.  Make 2013 strong by improving your knowledge on Indexed Universal Life (IUL). The webinars below will help you better understand the nuances of this product design. These quick hitting webinars are 30 minutes, but may be extended for a discussion portion to answer all of your questions. Session times are CENTRAL TIME – make sure you accommodate to your location. Click on the link above to register.
      • May 7th – IUL Mechanics
      • May 9th – IUL Mechanics
      • May 14th – Covering Index Credits
      • May 16th – Covering Index Credits
      • May 21st – Compelling Features
      • May 23rd – Compelling Features
      • May 28th – Illustration Tips
      • May 30th – Illustration Tips
      • June 4th – How to Sell
      • June 6th – How to Sell
  • Transamerica:
CARRIER & INDUSTRY NEWS
  • May 2013 holiday solicitation bans
  • Insurance licensing services conversion for MT Montana has begun to convert to a new licensing system.  This means electronic services have been temporarily disabled and National Producer Database record updates will be delayed.  The conversion is expected to be completed on May 13th.  At that time, appointment processing, license applications and license renewal services will resume through the Vertafore products.  Please note that for appointments and terminations, effective dates will not be honored.  The date returned in the transaction as date effective will be the date that the appointment transaction is received by the Montana Department of Insurance.
  • American General:
    • New Vice President, Sales Productivity and Business Development – Joe Ross
  • Genworth:
  • ING:
    • Enhancement to Licensing & Contracting section of ING Pro – coming May 13th
  • John Hancock:
  • MetLife:
  • Minnesota Life:
  • Symetra:
    • John Valickus joins Symetra as V.P. & Chief Underwriter for Individual Life Symetra has taken another step to strengthen its individual life business by naming industry veteran John Valickus as vice president and chief underwriter for individual life.  He is based in the Waltham, MA office.
LIFE INSURANCE NEWS
  • American General:
  • Genworth:
    • Total Living Coverage (TLC) Simulatorupdate
  • ING:
    • Acknowledgement in Lieu of Illustration requirement A signed initial illustration or an Acknowledgement in Lieu of Illustration Submission Form must accompany each application for illustrated life insurance products.
  • Legal & General:
    • William Penn OPTerm rates are HOTTER THAN EVER
  • MetLife:
    • Promise Whole Life Select Do your clients need help planning for retirement? See how they can help supplement their retirement income using Promise Whole Life Select products.
      • Promise Whole Life Select 10 – for clients looking to pay a higher premium in return for the shortest premium duration and the potential for higher IRR in retirement years.
      • Promise Whole Life Select 20 – offers a mid-range option with a 20 year premium duration.
      • Promise Whole Life Select 65 – the right fit for clients who only want to pay premiums during working years.
    • Convertible and Renewable Options rider launched on One Year Term This new rider extends coverage to a total of five years and allows convertibility after the first year. Read more for additional information.
  • Symetra:
    • IRR reports now available on Winflex and Symetra.com Want to illustrate the internal rate of return (IRR) on a Symetra Classic Universal Life Insurance policy? Now you can download customized IRR reports.
    • Turn your client’s IRA into a greater legacy A stretch IRA can be an effective tool for increasing the wealth that passes to your clients’ beneficiaries. By using a portion of IRA assets to purchase a life insurance policy held inside an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT), a client’s stretch IRA can result in a larger legacy and more control over trust assets.
  • United of Omaha:
    • How to overcome your client’s sticker shock Have you ever had a client change his or her mind about life insurance coverage when they heard the price? By making your initial recommendation more flexible, you may be able to avoid the sticker-shock surprise and save the sale. This example shows a producer that saved the case after a client surprised him with an adverse health condition disclosure.
    • Use term conversion to save the sale If, even after dialing down the guarantee, the price is beyond the client’s comfort zone, why not propose a term policy? The affordable term price will be appealing and the client will have the opportunity to convert to a permanent plan at a later date.
    • Declined for life insurance? There’s still a way!  Guaranteed ADvantage Even if your client is declined for life insurance coverage, Guaranteed ADvantage can save the day – and the sale.
ANNUITY NEWS
LONG TERM CARE
DISABILITY
AGENT CONTESTS
  • John Hancock:
    • Benefit Builder Bonus (January 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013) By selling Custom Care III featuring Benefit Builder between January 1 and June 30, 2013, you can increase your earnings! Bonus Level 1 – $5,000-$17,499: 10% bonus Bonus Level 2 – $17,500-$34,999: 15% bonus Bonus Level 3 – $35,000-$2,000,000 – 20% bonus Details and program rules in the link above.
  • Transamerica:
    • Spring Bonus Program (April 1 – September 30, 2013) Transamerica is offering this limited-time incentive bonus program on TransACE and TransACE Survivor life insurance policies.