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News & Events
Liberty Life is now Athene Annuity!
Aviva Connect - coming soon
Aviva will soon launch a new agent website called Aviva Connect. Login to view the full announcement.
What is BEACON?
It's National Western Life's agent friendly website. BEACON has many functions available to help you do business.
Click Here to learn more about BEACON or Visit BEACON now.
F&G New Product Presentation: Prosperity Elite
F&G has been having a lot of success with their new Fixed Deferred Indexed Annuity product Prosperity Elite due to its compelling story and high caps. Read more to view the presentation about this exciting new product.
A.M. Best Affirms Rating
A.M. Best Company has revised their outlook for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its subsidiaries.
Top Allianz Life Producers Can Grow Their Compensation
Open enrollment ends December 31, 2011 for the Allianz Agent Deferred Compensation Plan with Allianz contributions.
NAFA Radio Interviews Promote the Value of Indexed Annuities
The National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) through participation in the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) will be providing interviews for radio stations throughout the country to promote the value of indexed annuities.
Deciphering the Inequitable, Biased Coverage on Financial Services Products in the Media
September 29, 2011 - Fox Business released an article on what consumers should know about the media on financial services products. Click Here to view the article.
American Equity - Upcoming Product and Rate Changes Effective October 8, 2011
There is a high degree of volatility and uncertainty in the markets today being caused by unprecedented world events and economic conditions. As such American Equity is making adjustments to fixed interest rates, caps, and participation rates on indexed strategies, and Lifetime Income Benefit Rider.
Reliance Standard - Annuities Interest Rate Changes - Effective September 29th, 2011
Reliance Standard has announced interest rate changes for their Keystone Index Annuities and Traditional Bonus Annuities. Paperwork must be received by Reliance Standard by the close of business on Wednesday, 9/28/2011 in order to receive a 45-day rate lock on transfers and exchanges.
Standard & Poor's Credit Downgrades: What Do They Mean?
The economic downturn, which began in fall 2008, provided the impetus for many rating agency downgrades. As a result, rating agency downgrades have become commonplace. Standard & Poor's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating had a ripple effect through the financial markets, resulting in the loss of AAA ratings for a variety of securities clearinghouses, investment funds and life insurers. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac experienced similar credit rating downgrades. More
***** Reminder – Great American rates and rate caps will be decreasing on 8/22/11
All paperwork and funds must be received no later than Friday, 8/19/11 to hold the current rates for all Indexed Annuities. There is a 30 calendar day rate lock for the Stars & Stripes product. Great American does not have a rate lock on their Indexed Annuities. If funds are not received by Friday, 8/19/11, the policy will be issued with the rates in effect when the funds are received.
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Federal Report Speaks Favorably of Annuities
A report released in June by the U.S. Government Accountability Office provides numerous mentions on the benefits of annuities for providing retirement income.
Click here to read the complete overview, which links to the full GAO Report.
Premium Bonus Changes Effective August 16, 2011
North American continues to navigate through this challenging low interest rate environment. We constantly evaluate our annuity products in an effort to maintain our solid financial strength for the long term. The persistent low interest rate environment is causing us to make some changes to our two 10-year, 10% premium bonus products.
The Truth About Fixed Index Annuities
When it comes to annuity products, fixed index annuities (FIAs) have been around for a relatively short period of time. Created in 1996, FIAs are insurance products, not investments, that offer the opportunity for some interest potential while protecting against market risk. However, as with many new ideas, misperceptions abound.
RPM Client Acquisition System
If you are tired of the same old lead systems where you pay the money and receive a list of names and never hear from the person again? One of ECA marketing's top producers (10 million in production annually), has brought to us the secret to his success. You not only have access to his unique client acquisition techniques including a patented seminar system (FINRA reviewed), but you will also receive great support from both the producer himself and the staff at his office. For more information on how you can be involved in the RPM system, please call your marketer here at 800-356-4189. You can also view RPM's website by clicking here. Ask to find out how you can attend the in person training!
Allianz Preferred Recording
For those that missed the webinar on the all new Allianz Preferred contract the Allianz 360, you are in luck. We have recorded it for you.
American Equity New Business Tracking
American Equity New Agent Incentive
Earn up to $1,500 in additional incentives as a new agent with American Equity with the first 3 contracts you submit. This is in effect during July 1st through September 30th. More
Legacy CommandMark
Legacy is launching a new product in July 2011 which offers several competitive options including an 8% compounding rollup on the income rider, up to a 12% bonus, and 2 new and unique crediting strategies (including a gold strategy.) This new product, named the CommandMark, is available through ECA. To learn more about it call your marketing representative at 800-356-4189.
Royal Neighbors Getaway Incentive
Royal Neighbors has just announced a summer incentive program for all business that comes in from June 1st through August 31st. Why let the insurance companies determine where you go on vacation? You should be able to pick your vacation destination, and you now can with the new summer getaway incentive from Royal Neighbors. More
American Equity 8% Compounding is Back
American Equity is bringing back the 8% compounding rollup rate on their LIBR until September 30th. There is a limited time to take advantage of this exciting rate increase on one of the most competitive riders in the industry. More
New FL Bonus Product Age 65+
Allianz has introduced a new product in Florida for those clients of yours that are 65+ and would like a bonus. The new Masterdex 3 Plus offers a 3% premium bonus in the first 5 years of the contract and is available for sale in Florida only. More
Aviva Commission Bonus
Aviva has announced a new commission bonus that is offering producers an additional 50 basis points on production between $300,000 and $749,999 and 1% additional comp on production of $750,000 or more. For dates, qualifications, and additional details click here