A couple of weeks ago on Coffee Break, we shared information about Annuity Care and, in last week’s Fridays with Fisher, I talked about the segment of the tax-code that creates the tax-free benefits offered by Annuity Care. One thing that I often hear is “XYZ indexed annuity includes long term care benefits”. As I... Continue Reading →
Annuity Care as LTC Funding Solution
Earlier this week on Coffee Break, we discussed Annuity Care. This strategy happens to be one of the best kept secrets in the industry and it is hard to believe that because we have been offering the product since 1998. That’s right – for 25 years, Annuity Care has been a long term care funding... Continue Reading →
Asset Care Left Pocket to Right
Earlier this week, I released a new episode of Coffee Break focusing on the Asset Care Return of Premium product. Jen Wagoner, Niki Johnson, and Elaine Marvin joined me to share their perspectives on the product. Please, grab yourself a cup of coffee and take a few minutes to hear what they shared. If you... Continue Reading →
Leading off 2023
Happy New Year! Just a reminder, we have made a couple of adjustments to the Care Solutions distribution model. It is pretty basic, but I want to repeat this for you. Justin Fox and I will be your Care Solutions wholesaling team. It is our responsibility to partner with you to support you and your... Continue Reading →
What’s your Plan?
This week, I hope to be brief. Afterall, most people are taking time off or slowing down between now and the start of the new year. With this in mind, I have a quick question – what’s your plan for doing business in 2023? For some, it might be increasing your consumer outreach. We can... Continue Reading →
Averages & LTC Planning
A short time ago, on LTC Coffee Break, I spoke with Jen Wagoner about state-sponsored long term care programs like the Washington state CARES Fund. https://youtu.be/nbPHQvZ_mNM LTC Coffee Break Espresso Shot 11/29/2022 If you did not catch our conversation, take a few minutes to check it out. For additional LTC Coffee Break episodes, you should... Continue Reading →
LTC Awareness Month Numbers
It's is that time of year again. The time when "the industry" pushes out another LTC Awareness Month series of messages and carriers roll out campaigns talking about the long term care and the need to solve the funding dilemma. Every year, it is the same old thing. And every year, we yield the same... Continue Reading →
Can Your Plan Do This?
While I was returning home from my vacation, I was doing a Google search on “why should I buy LTC insurance”. The first website that came up was a landing page for a LTC specialist with an interesting approach. First was a statement of what we value. Let me parapharase: We love our family We... Continue Reading →
Memory Care &OneAmerica
In last week’s Fridays’ with Feature, I requested your support for the Alzheimer’s Association and their Walk to End Alzheimers. As you are likely aware, the impact of Alzheimer’s and other memory issues is significant and one of the most quickly growing causes for requiring extended healthcare. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the average duration... Continue Reading →
Something To Chew On
For the past few weeks, we have been discussing longevity issues on Fridays with Fisher and as a part of the Leading Tomorrow with OneAmerica speaker series. I want to expand that discussion a little bit and challenge you to consider some scenarios. A few months ago, I shared some information in a Fridays with... Continue Reading →
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