Effective November 1, 2021, the guaranteed interest rate on new SecureCare Universal Life (SecureCare UL) applications will be updated to comply with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which lowers the interest rate assumptions used in Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code.
More information available HERE.
Effective Oct. 26, North American is launching NAC Guarantee PlusSM, a multi-year guarantee annuity (MYGA), which will replace North American Guarantee ChoiceSM multi-year guarantee annuity.
With the launch of NAC Guarantee Plus, we’re hoping to provide greater flexibility for consumers. Here are a few details highlighting the enhancements….
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1. For California, Florida and Delaware, NAC Guarantee Plus 7 is not available. A surrender during the surrender charge period could result in a loss of premium. Surrender charges and market value adjustment may reset with renewal. Surrender charge structures and guarantee periods may vary by state.
2. Withdrawals taken prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to IRS penalties.
From Mutual of Omaha:
“As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Mutual of Omaha has a responsibility to our policyholders and distribution partners to ensure our pricing strategy and product offerings are in line with industry trends, internal claims data and the economic environment.
Last year, Mutual of Omaha began implementing new rates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio in approved states. Effective August 1, 2021, we will be implementing these changes in three additional states.
Impacted States
District of Columbia, Hawaii and New Jersey
Rate Adjustments
Premium adjustments may vary by age, sex and benefit selection. You may view the new rates by referring to the quoting software beginning August 1, 2021.
Cash Benefit Changes
Partner Premium Allowance Changes
Transition rules and more information can be found HERE.
From Barbara Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, “Today marks a very important day in our 111-year history.
Over the years, we have taken deliberate steps to position our business for growth, including providing value to our policyholders, supporting you and your independence to build your business your way, offering quality products and services to meet your clients’ needs, and strengthening our balance sheet and risk profile. More recently, together we have faced some difficult moments including prolonged and historic low interest rates, market volatility, regulatory changes, and of course, a global pandemic.
Through it all, and with your help, we have strengthened the Company and solidified our market position. Our work together has laid the groundwork for this announcement today…”
Please read the rest of the announcement HERE.
Press release can be found HERE.
Additional information regarding policyholder notification to follow.
From John Hancock:
“As you know, we’ve long maintained separate products and processes for the New York market where we operate as the John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York and serve approximately 180,000 customers. This approach generally serves all stakeholders well, but the separate products and processes create a level of complexity and inefficiency. After a thorough review of our new business activities, we’ve made the difficult choice to reduce our product portfolio in New York and will no longer offer the following products for sale:
• Accumulation VUL
• Survivorship VUL
• Protection UL
• Protection Survivorship UL
• Protection Indexed UL
• Protection Survivorship Indexed UL
The last day to submit a case for one of the above products in New York is April 15, 2021 and policies must be issued no later than June 15, 2021. We will continue to offer our Accumulation IUL, Protection Term and Vitality Term products for sale in New York.”
Please contact our office with any questions.
In response to the continued low interest rate environment, effective February 22, 2021, our rates for Term Essential and Term Elite will increase for all term durations. More information is available HERE.
See this notice from Transamerica regarding their decision to once again exit the individual LTC marketplace.
Please read this important announcement from John Hancock regarding interest crediting rate changes effective March 1, 2021.
From Securian:
We welcomed Actuarial Guideline 49 (AG49) and uniformity for indexed universal life (IUL) illustration practices. Now with enhancements to this guideline, AG 49-A once again levels the playing field – so IUL products with multipliers, cap buy-ups and other enhancements cannot illustrate significantly better than traditional IUL products.
To learn how Securian Financial’s IUL products are positioned for success, view our AG 49-A FAQ and additional resources at securian.com/AG49. Please also keep in mind the important dates listed below as you place IUL cases over the next two months.
Important 2020 dates
Cases that have not completed the above requirements by this time will require a new, signed AG 49-A compliant illustration.
Note: There may be situations in which you receive an illustration upon policy delivery containing old AG 49 guidelines. If this occurs, you will be asked to supply a new, signed AG 49-A compliant illustration. For more information and updates on this regulation and how it impacts your business with Securian Financial, visit securian.com/AG49.
Phase 2 of Mutual of Omaha’s rate refresh will be taking effect on November 1st in 5 states – Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Please note the following important dates for both paper and eApplications:
• All applications must be signed by October 31st and received at Mutual of Omaha’s Home Office no later than November 13th to receive the old rates and benefits.
• Applications signed November 1st or later will receive the new rates and benefits and will require new applications completed on the new application version
• Older application versions received in Mutual of Omaha’s Home Office after November 13th will be closed and will require new applications completed on the new application version to be processed
• Applications for the new rates will be made available on November 1st on Sales Professional Access (SPA).
• Backdating of applications is not allowed and will not be accepted
There will be no exceptions to the rules as outlined above and in the formal communication.
The original announcement can be found HERE.
