Thursday, October 23, 2014

Sentinel Security Life - Product Updates 10/20/2014

 

 

 

 

THIS WEEK AT SENTINEL SECURITY LIFE

 

  • ANNUITIES: PERSONAL CHOICE ANNUITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS EFFECTIVE 10/21
    NEW SUITABILITY FORM REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA APPLICATIONS
  • LIFE: ALL TRUE STORIES - VIDEOS FOR YOU TO VIEW AND SHARE
  • HEALTH: BEST MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATES IN PENNYLVANIA!

 

 

Sentinel Plan Annuity Products

Personal Choice Annuity - Rate decrease for 5, 7, and 10 year MYGA products

Effective 10/21/2014, our Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity will experience a rate decrease of 10 basis points for the 5, 7, and 10 year products. Please see below timeline:

 

  • October 20, 2014 – Date applications must be signed to receive current rates. Applications must be signed by October 20, 2014 or before to receive the current crediting rates.
     
  • October 21, 2014 – Date when new crediting rates take effect. Any applications signed on October 21, 2014 and later will receive the new crediting rates.
     
  • October 27, 2014 – Date application must be received in Home Office to receive current rates. Applications signed by October 20, 2014 or earlier must be received in the Home Office by October 27, 2014 to receive the current crediting rates. We will accept faxed or e-mailed applications on October 27, 2014 if hard copies are received in the Home Office on October 28, 2014.

           New Business E-mail: newbusiness@sslco.com

           New Business Fax: 888-433-4795

  • December 5, 2014 – Date 45-day rate lock ends. All transfer and exchanges for any application signed on October 20, 2014 or earlier must be completed by December 5, 2014 in order to receive the current crediting rates.
     

 


PERSONAL CHOICE ANNUITY RATE SHEET - EFFECTIVE 10/21/2014

 

Annuities in Florida - Suitability and Disclosures in Annuity Contracts

On October 1, 2014 the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) amended Florida Administrative Code Rule 69B-162.011, “Suitability and Disclosures in Annuity Contracts – Forms Required” (the Suitability Rule). As amended, the Suitability Rule change Annuity Suitability Questionnaire (Form DFS-H1-1980) and Disclosure and Comparison of Annuity Contract (Form DFS-H1-1981) to add questions addressing the additional factors to be considered under the revised statute.

The modified Rule and Forms become effective
October 21, 2014, with no delayed effective date for the use of the new forms. These forms are available on our Producer Portal or by clicking the links below. You may continue using the forms in the existing printed application packs EXCEPT for these two new forms which are required to be sent with all Florida applications that are signed on October 21, 2014 or later. 

 

FLORIDA SUITABILITY FORM AND QUESTIONNAIRE

DISCLOSURE AND COMPARISON OF ANNUITY CONTRACT

 

Sentinel Plan Life Products

All True Stories - Life Happens

If you have some extra time, check out a few of these videos that lifehappens.org has put together. They are real life stories of people from all backgrounds, who understand the importance of life insurance. Share with your clients, your colleagues and your family to increase awareness for life insurance!

 

TRUE STORIES - LIFE HAPPENS

 

 

Sentinel Plan Health Products

 

Medicare Supplement Plan G - Best Rates in Pennsylvania!

We have the BEST RATES in several zip codes for our Plan G in Pennsylvania! Click on the link below to see how we stack up against other companies!! 

 

PLAN G RATE COMPARISON - MAJOR CITIES - PENNSYLVANIA

 

 

 

 

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Rate Change for EquiTrust Annuities

 

Rate Change
for EquiTrust Annuities
Effective Friday, October 31, 2014.

 

Current rates are applied to business received on or before
Thursday, October 30th, subject to a 60-day rate hold.

Please note:  EquiTrust will only accept faxed applications on Thursday, October 30th until 5:00 PM (Central). The ORIGINAL application paperwork must be received by Friday, October 31st. 

Click here to see the All Product Summary for all EquiTrust annuities, dated October 31, 2014. 

 

Questions? Send an email to EquiTrust Sales Support, call
866-598-3694, or visit our website at
Agents.EquiTrust.com.

 


EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, IA.  For Producer Use Only.  

 

 

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EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

7100 Westown Pkwy Suite 200

West Des Moines Iowa 50266-2521
U.S.A.

 

 

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Equitrust Rate Change for Single Premium Life Products

 

Rate-Change Announced

For Single Premium Life Products

Effective October 31, 2014

 

WealthMax Life Bonus

New Rates

1-Year Interest

3.50% (previously 3.80%)

1-Year Monthly Cap Index

3.00% (previously 3.25%)

1-Year Point-to-Point Cap Index         

8.00% (previously 8.50%)

2-Year Average Cap Index

No Cap (unchanged)

 

WealthSure Life

Current Interest Rate

4.00% (previously 4.50%)


Rate Hold:
Rates will be held for 60 days from the date the application and supporting documents are received at EquiTrust. Funds received after 60 days will receive the rate in effect when the funds are received.  Faxed good-order applications will be accepted for purposes of a rate hold on or before end of business day on 10/30/14. 

 

Both products remain HIGHLY competitive

These are an effective Wealth-transfer alternative for your

annuity customers with liquid cash reserves. 

·         Higher death benefit for loved ones or charitable cause

·         Death benefit is generally income-tax free

·         Tax-deferred growth, either fixed rate or index linked

·         Accelerated death benefits in the event of certain health conditions

·         Simplified and fast policy issue

 

Product Details: Click here to see EquiTrust Life Product Summary 

 

 

Questions? Send an email to EquiTrust Sales Support,
call 800-811-9733, or visit our website Agents.EquiTrust.com.

 


Current cap and interest rates are subject to change. WealthMax Bonus Life policy issued on Contract Series ETL-IUL-2000(04-11) with rider ICC11-ETL-ADBR(03-11), and interest index accounts ICC11-ETL-1YRINT(04-11), ICC11-ETL-1YRP2PCAP(04-11), ICC11-ETL-1YRMC(04-11), ICC11-ETL-2YAVGCAP(04-11). WealthSure Life policy issued on Contract Series ETL-ISWL-2000(01-10) with rider ETL-ADBR(05-10). May not be available in all states. EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, IA. For Producer Use Only. IC14-WMS-1075

 

 

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West Des Moines Iowa 50266-2521
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New Rates and Income 150+ Updates

 

Weekly Newsletter from Forethought

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Rate Updates

Effective 10/27/14 the rates on all of our fixed and fixed index products will change. Please refer to the the new rate sheet below to get the most current rates.

Click here to view our rate lock procedures.

Income 150+ News!

Forethought is proud to present to you our new Income 150+TM fixed index annuity. Recent updates help to catapult Income 150+ to a new level for you and your clients!

While still offering the great income boosts at issue and start of years 3, 5 and 10, we have
removed the 250% cap as well as the age restriction cap on the final year 10 income boost.

What does this mean? This means that the income base on Income 150+ is now
uncapped, offering unlimited income potential for your clients.

What's even better about this? We're making these changes retroactive for ALL Income 150+ policies.

To recap what the income boosts are:

·  Income Boost #1 = 20% of premium1,2

·  Income Boost #2 = 15% of premium at start of year 31,2

·  Income Boost #3 = 15% of premium at start of year 51,2

·  150% total interest credits boost at start of year 10

Current State availability can be found here.

Compensation Update!

All compensation is now levelized, there is no longer any decreased commission rates for any states on Income 150+!

We've also updated the bonus commission program as well. The new program is extraordinary, attainable, and fair for all agents.

   - Extraordrinary - Up to 2% more commissions
   
- Attainable - Bonus commissions start at just $750,000 of production
   
- Fair - Rolling 4 quarter assessment

The rolling 4 quarter assessment gives you the best chance for qualifying all of your production because it's never interrupted by year-end. Your qualification can now be maintained throughout the year and not limited to a calendar year.

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Updated Commission Flyer

toolkit

rate sheet

New Annuity Toolkit

Updated Rate Sheet

 

toolkit

rate sheet

   Florida Annuity Suitability Questionnaire  

   Florida Disclosure Document

AnnuityModelRegulationTraining

Forethought Agents should now go to RegEd for product specific training. Please note that if you do not already have one, you will need to create a username and password with RegEd. You can register with RegEd by following the attached link: https://secure.reged.com/TrainingPlatform/

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© 2014 Forethought

Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of Forethought Life Insurance Company and subject to compliance with benefit rules.

1Boosts are based on the premium amount and applied to the Income Base. Boosts are only credited if income has not yet begun.  The income base and income boosts are not available on cash surrenders or as death benefits.

2Withdrawals taken prior to income activation reduce the Income Base and the premium base proportionately to the resulting decrease in contract value. Any further boosts will be based on the new premium base.
 

Forethought is Forethought Life Insurance Company and affiliates, subsidiaries of Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited.

Income 150+TM fixed index annuity, issued by Forethought Life Insurance Company is available in most states with Contract FA1201SPDAX-02, FA1201SPDAX-01, ICC11-FA1201SPDAX-01 and FA1201SPDAXL-02 (certificate series GA1201SPDAX-02, as applicable).

A fixed index annuity is intended for retirement or other long-term needs. It is intended for a person who has sufficient cash or other liquid assets for living expenses and other unexpected emergencies, such as medical expenses. A fixed index annuity is not a registered security or stock market investment and does not directly participate in any stock or equity investments or index.

Products and features are subject to state availability and variations. Read the contract for complete details.

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

NEW MYGA Rate Special!

 

 

NA - North American Company

 

 

 

 

 

10-Year MYGA Interest Rate Special!
Effective October 14, 2014 through November 14, 2014

 

 

Interest rates are increasing on the North American Guarantee ChoiceSM II Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) 10-Year effective October 14, 2014 through November 14, 2014.

3.15%1
Guaranteed 10 Years2
Interest Rate for Initial Premium
of $200,000 or more

3.00%1
Guaranteed 10 Years2
Interest Rate for Initial Premium
less than $200,000

IMPORTANT: 10-year MYGA interest rate special applies only to contracts issued during October 14, 2014 and November 14, 2014 - no exceptions.

Don't forget! We offer MYGA rates ranging from 4- to 10-years.
Call our Sales Support team for other rates.

North American Guarantee Choice II

4-Year (Limited Time)

5-Year

10-Year

High Band

First Year Rate
3.00%

Years 2-4
1.40%

2.25%

3.15%
(was 3.10%)

Low Band

First Year Rate 3.00%

Years 2-4
1.00%

2.05%

3.00%
(was 2.95%)

High band initial premium is $200,000 or more, low band initial premium is less than $200,000.

 

 

Updated annuity interest rate sheet will be available on our website by October 14, 2014.

Hurry! 10-Year MYGA rate special ends November 14, 2014.

Call Sales Support at 866-322-7066 for illustrations today!
Or visit our website at www.NorthAmericanCompany.com.

 

 

FOR AGENT USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSUMER SOLICITATION PURPOSES.

This product is issued by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, West Des Moines, IA. Product features and riders may not be available in all states. The North American Guarantee ChoiceSM II is issued on form ICC12-NA1002A (individual contract) and ICC12-AE539A, ICC12-LR356A, ICC12-LR357A and ICC12-LR385A (riders/endorsements).

1. 10-Year MYGA rate special is subject to change at any time.
2. A surrender during the surrender charge period could result in a loss of premium. Surrender charge structure may vary by state. Surrender charge and Interest Adjustment (also known as Market Value Adjustment) reset with renewal.


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Current ATHENE Benefit 10 application deadlines extended to November 10, 2014 in four states

 

ATHENE Benefit 10 four states discontinued, application deadlines extended

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Now available in 33 states! View current rates and availability.

Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company's ("Athene Annuity (DE)") version of ATHENE Benefit 10SM application deadlines extended in AK, MA, MO and VT

As an update to our previous communication sent in late September, sales of the "current" ATHENE Benefit 10 in AK, MA, MO and VT will now be discontinued on November 10, 2014.

Application deadlines extended

 

To be accepted for processing, ATHENE Benefit 10 applications from any of the states listed above must be signed and dated no later than November 9, 2014, and received in good order in our service center by November 14, 2014.

 

Applications may be submitted by overnight mail to the following address:
Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company
6425 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30339

ATHENE Benefit 10 is currently sold in 13 states by agents contracted with Athene Annuity (DE), Wilmington, DE. This product is being retired in conjunction with availability of the "new" Athene Benefit 10 issued by Athene Annuity and Life Company, West Des Moines, IA.

Stay tuned for more information on the "NEW" Athene Benefit 10!

Watch for information on "new" Athene Benefit 10 product availability in the four states where the "current" Athene Benefit 10 product is being retired. If you're not already contracted with Athene Annuity and Life Company, now is a great time to make the transition.

Questions?

Contact our Sales Desk: 855-4-ATHENE.

           

© 2014 Athene USA. 7700 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50266-3862 United States

ATHENE Benefit 10 Fixed Index Annuity, a Single Premium Deferred Annuity, is issued by Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, Wilmington, DE on policy form BFIA-C10 and BFIA-R in 13 states. Athene Benefit 10 with Enhanced Benefits Rider [GEN10 (04/14), EBR (04/14)], Athene Benefit 10 Select with Enhanced Benefits Rider [TBS10 (04/14) SR or TBS10 (09/12) SR, EBR (04/14)], and Athene Benefit 10 Pro with Enhanced Benefits Rider [TBS10 (09/12), EBR (04/14)] or state variations are issued by Athene Annuity and Life Company, West Des Moines, IA. Product features, limitations and availability vary by state; see the Certificate of Disclosure for details.

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