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Dear Abby (the Insurance Regulator)

by Sarah Mlynek Director of Compliance Over the last few years there have been many questions, discussions and debates over what insurance-only licensed agents are allowed to discuss with their clients – particularly when it comes to a situation that may include...

Waiting To Claim Social Security?

Have you noticed what seems like a 10-fold increase in the number of articles on when to claim one’s Social Security retirement benefits? It’s as though we’re witnessing a 2012 phenomenon. The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, several financial industry...

New State Product Approvals

Effective immediately, National Western Life’s IMPACT 7S indexed annuity is now available in Ohio, Oregon, Nevada and South Carolina, and the Protector One fixed annuity is approved for sale in Florida. Additionally, NWL will enact a fixed rate change effective...

New Producer Comp Bonus

Annexus is proud to introduce a new commission bonus available to all producers writing Annexus business for a limited time only.Effective August 27 through November 2, the bonus will be as follows: 1.50% for total sales of $1.5 million or more, 0.90% for total sales...

“I Gotta Guy” With Family History

Nature or nurture? The age-old debate has raged on for decades regarding just how we’re impacted by our genetics and our environment. As scientists continue making breakthroughs in DNA testing, we’re starting to better understand how our genetic makeup – and therefore...

Celebrate Independents’ Day On Your Time

The insurance world is much like a house divided: some insurance agents operate as independents while others choose to work through a career system. Most agents have strong feelings about the pros and cons of each side of the house. Although we each have our reasons...

Your Reputation Precedes You

by Krista Suozzo Digital Marketing Manager You’re standing in line to get coffee behind a prospect right now with whom you regularly cross paths. You both live in the same community, frequent the same places and know some of the same people. So, it’s no surprise you...

Female Clients, Hear Them Roar

by Brandi Bottorf Tailor Made Sales Consultant Times are changing, and so is our business. The huge wave of baby boomer retirees has captured our industry’s attention – and rightfully so. Yet, many insurance agents and financial advisors can’t quite seem to put their...

Genworth Bonus Changes

Effective August 15, Genworth will be decreasing the premium enhancement on the SecureLiving Index 10 Plus from 5% to 2%. This marks the first change to this product since its launch last year. The change will not impact the SecureLiving Index 7, and...