January 2019 Carrier Updates

Last Updated: January 28

AIG

  • 7 More Reasons to Sell QoL Value+ Protector!. Based upon distributor feedback and in order to improve our competitive position, our death-benefit-focused Index Universal Life (IUL) insurance product QoL Value+ Protector, is now available with significant updates. In addition to aligning to the 2017 CSO*, we have made the following enhancements (itemizations for the below available on page 2): Extended Death Benefit Guarantee, Increased Target Premiums, Higher Cap and Max Illustrated Rates, Improved Competitiveness, Expanded Cash Value Potential, NEW Global Index Interest Crediting Option, NEW Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Rider.
  • New Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Rider for IUL. Beginning December 14, 2018, the DCA rider option will be included, at no additional cost to clients, on any new QoL Max Accumulator+ and QoL Value+ Protector policies.* Please note, the DCA rider will not be available on inforce policies. Any client, particularly those who are more risk averse, might find the enhanced sense of stability from this rider desirable when considering index universal life insurance (IUL).
  • Important Information for Insureds Living in Illinois. In response to challenges created for Illinois residents by recent significant storms, we are working with state regulators to support affected clients. A temporary suspension is in effect on lapses, terminations, cancellations and other time-sensitive provision requirements of the insurance policies or annuity contracts for insured AGL customers residing in Christian County, which has been declared a state disaster area. This action is taken to protect the policyholders from unintentional termination. We will process other requests to help them in as timely a manner as possible. The temporary suspension applies from November 23, 2018, through January 23, 2019.

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American National

  • Retention Limit Increase. American National has dramatically increased retention limits, allowing up to $5,000,000 per life to be kept with American National, rather than being ceded to a reinsurer. This change will result in speedier and more consistent underwriting decisions for individuals with larger policies, or several policies already inforce with American National.

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Banner (L&G)

  • Term Life Insurance Just Got Longer: Offer your clients the option to lock in up to 40 years of affordable coverage. For the first time ever, you can give your clients the option to buy 40-year term coverage — exclusively through Banner Life Insurance Company, a Legal & General America company. This is the perfect solution for the middle-market and many Americans who simply cannot afford the high cost of permanent insurance. Here are just a few reasons why: (1) May cost as much as 60 percent less than the market-leading GUL that’s set up to provide the same 40 years of coverage; (2) OPTerm 40 can be issued up to age 45 for non-tobacco classes, offering level protection much longer than the typical 20 or 30-year term product; (3) A healthy 35-year-old male can get a 40-year term policy for an affordable, locked in premium of 750 dollars per year. Click the link above to get the rates and comparison chart to find out how this 40-year term product can outperform GUL products.

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Cincinnati Life

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Global Atlantic

  • Wellness for Life is Now FREE. Wellness for Life is now available at no charge on every eligible life insurance policy. There’s no need for frequent check-ins or access to fitness trackers. All clients have to do is send in the form at least once every two years and receive Wellness Rewards®. It’s that simple.

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John Hancock

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Pacific Life

  • New Product - PL Promise GUL for the Broad Market Now Available. As of December 10, 2018, PL Promise GUL1, no-lapse guarantee universal life insurance is available for issue through the Lynchburg Operation. PL Promise GUL offers guaranteed death benefit protection at an affordable price for the broad market. It is designed for newly underwritten sales and is available in all states except CA (coming soon) and NY.

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Protective

  • Removal of Cross-Border Sales in Select States. Effective 2/1/2019, Protective is not able to accept applications for cross-border sales to residents of the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Need help with any of Protective's products?
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Prudential

  • We've Turned up the Value on SIUL Enhancements Coming 01/28/2019. On January 28, PruLife® Survivorship Index UL will be improved with enhancements that will deliver more value and choice to clients than ever before: (1) Improved, industry leading No Lapse Guarantees, often lasting to age 95 and beyond. (2) We added the Index Account with Multiplier and the Uncapped Index Account with a 4% Spread that offer upside potential with downside protection. (3) New! Survivorship BenefitAccess Rider* offers additional flexibility for couples concerned with the financial risks of chronic or terminal illness, particularly during widowhood. (4) Plus, additional modifications to improve Prudential's SIUL offering. We've provided you with a comprehensive list of these enhancements in the Talking Points - click the link above for details.

Need help with any of Prudential's products?
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SBLI

  • SBLI Brokerage Sales Leadership Change. Karen Delgado, former Vice President of Independent Distribution, has retired, effective 1/1/2019. Kindra Butler-Anderson is now SBLI’s Vice President, Brokerage Sales, reporting to Denis Clifford. Deanna Abrams is now Director of Brokerage Sales Team, reporting to Kindra Butler-Andersen.

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