Underwriting
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Client Profile
A lot has been said and written about the ideal client profile for long term care insurance. And, one thing that the industry as a whole has been saying loudly is “the best time is when you are young.” Without delving into the benefits of securing coverage at a young age, the risks associated with… Continue reading
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Expedited Underwriting
Earlier this week on LTC Coffee Break, we shared with you the announcement to changes to our expedited underwriting program. It’s funny – after our broadcast, I received a few emails saying, “I didn’t know that you had expoedited underwriting. I believed that Asset Care was full underwriting with APS and paramed.” Well, shame on… Continue reading
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Asset Care Underwriting Advantage
Fridays with Fisher and LTC Coffee Break are for financial professionals only. We will discuss asset-based LTC, selling strategies and marketing tools using OneAmerica’s Care Solutions portfolio with your clients along with other non-consumer information. Every Tuesday morning at 10 am, Michael Florio and I host our webcast LTC Coffee Break. To check out this week’s episode,… Continue reading
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Care Solutions University Invitation
Under ordinary circumstances, we bring 75 hand-selected advisors and marketers to our corporate headquarters in Indianapolis to spend 2 days learning about our Care Solutions Asset Based LTC solutions (Asset Care and Annuity Care) in detail and diving deep into the company story and building long lasting relationships. You are invited to our upcoming “Virtual… Continue reading
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Pre-Underwriting Improves Process
One thing that most of us complain about is the “cycle time” for a policy to be issued. An area that experiences more than their share of criticism is underwriting. Here is a tip that will certainly improve not just the underwriting experience but the consumer experience in terms of the initial client conversation, expectation… Continue reading
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The Pre-Underwriting Inquiry
Everyone is not in perfect health – we know that. We also recognize that the market for our extended healthcare (LTC) funding solutions is not young (the typical client is over 62 and Care Solutions can be written up to age 85). All this means that health challenges exist. Take a look at the Underwriting… Continue reading
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Set the Right Expectation – Underwriting
Something that we do not discuss often enough is process. More specifically, the process to move things into and through underwriting. One thing that we often face is health issues. That is one thing that we do better than any of our asset based peers – underwrite and work with challenging health issues. (Remember, Asset… Continue reading
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Q&A -Updated Process Guide
Question: With the changes to Asset Care, is there one place where I can go to get information about underwriting and submitting an application? Answer: We have updated and enhanced the Care Solutions Process Guide which includes both Asset Care & Annuity Care. Continue reading
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Q&A – Alternatives to Phone Interview
Question: I have experienced issues with the whole “ticket” process where I submit an application (Part I) and your vendor completes the remainder of the process. Is there a way to iron out the problems and get business moving? Answer: Yes, there is a “work around” to this issue. But first, I want to apologize… Continue reading
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Q&A – Exam Requirements from Another
Question: Will OneAmerica accept requirements done for another carrier? Answer: Yes – medical examinations and exams done for another carrier will be accepted provided that they fall within OneAmerica’s time parameters. If a producer is requesting to use requirements from another carrier, Section G – Medical Information must be completed on the application and ALL… Continue reading
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Asset Care Revisions Coming in July
This should come as no surprise. Noise about Asset Care changes has been swirling around for months. A couple weeks ago, we announced the changes that are targeted to roll out in July. Here are a few of the enhancements that you will see in the updated Asset Care. zero day elimination period for home… Continue reading
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I’ve got this
A long term care claim does not need to be permanent for an insured to receive benefits from a policy. As noted in “Is it covered?”, life insurance with chronic illness riders will not provide coverage for services that are not permanent in nature. True LTC policies (traditional and asset-based), cover both permanent and recoverable maladies.… Continue reading
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