3 Mark is one of my favorite offices to work with. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, the diversity of their distribution. They have agents, advisors, and other reps that can sell multiple products. This is great for us at Mutual of Omaha because of our diverse portfolio. It’s just working with the sales team to find the right distribution partners for or various business lines. Secondly, their commitment to pushing technology. The steps they have taken to increase their eApps and drop ticket is remarkable. Lastly, they are just a great team of people. They all welcome you with smiles when going into the office, just make you feel very welcome. Overall, market leading and a pleasure to work with!
NAILBA 33: 5 funding options for LTCI
At NAILBA 33, I had the chance to hear Andrew Bucklee discuss the importance of long-term care insurance. Bucklee is Lincoln Financial’s head of Insurance Solutions Distribution, and is well aware of the biggest roadblock to LTCI: Funding. Click here to read more
AIG jumps in with longevity annuity for IRAs
Well, the IRS changed the rules and AIG responded. In fact, it appears to have been first out of the gate. New regulations from the IRS governing qualified longevity annuity contracts, issued July 2, opened the door to deferred income annuities in 401(k) and other retirement products. Click here to read more
IUL Illustration Rules Clash at NAIC
WASHINGTON — An NAIC task force wants to have a compromise regulation on the illustrations insurers and agents can use in marketing indexed universal life insurance (IUL) ready for task force action at the spring NAIC meeting in late March. Click here to read