Weekly News

August 27, 2025

News from our carriers...

Annuity Watch
In this issue:

  • The Power of Palladium MYG MAX 6
  • The Difference of a Smart Start
  • Unlocking Financial Stability
  • Webinar replay: Morningstar Global Wide Moat VC 7 Index

MaxRate MYG 3, 5 & 7 decreasing rates by .10 BPS across the board effective August 29th - Read the announcement.

New tools, regulatory reminders and more
See this bulletin for:

  • New Beneficiary Basics FAQ
  • New Power of Attorney Guide
  • Financial Crime Programs

Annuity Updates
In this issue:

  • Where do fixed index annuities fit in a retirement strategy?
  • The Elite Producer Compensation Program (EPCP) – 3Q 2025 qualification underway!
  • New Advanced Marketing resource for In-Service Non-Hardship Withdrawals

Blended DI plans – help your clients get paid sooner
Pairing Illinois Mutual’s fully underwritten DI with their new Simplified Issue DI (SIDI) delivers a simple, affordable and strategic solution your clients will appreciate. This combination is easy to explain and even easier to sell:

  • Fast coverage when it matters most
  • Longer coverage periods later for peace of mind
  • Budget-friendly options for middle-income clients

See the flyer.

Spotlight
In this issue:

  • Empower couples with confidence — promote LifeCare today!
  • Chronic Illness rider (monthly charge) is now available in Puerto Rico
  • LifeCare is now approved for sales in South Carolina
  • Webinar Replay: LifeCare unveiled: Modern solutions for longevity planning
  • 2025 dividend interest crediting rate change
  • The latest episode of Longer. Healthier. Better. Podcast
  • Vitality PLUS is transforming client engagement
  • Explore healthy insights and more in the newest edition of Live More magazine

3 impaired risk cases, approved without roadblocks

Weekly Market Intel - See the latest insights.

Rate certainty and innovation with two new accounts for OptiBlend annuities Get details.

Express Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Training Simplified: Life Insurance Awareness Month
  • IUL Express: Simple, Flexible and Trusted
  • Life Insurance that Performs as Illustrated
  • Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments for November and December
  • Turn LTC Conversations Into Game-Changing Client Connections
  • Critical Illness Sales Made Simple
  • Protect Your Clients From the Unexpected
  • Annuities: Timing is Everything

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  • Accelerated underwriting for policies with a $1 million face amount and under
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Help customers see the true value of life insurance
The benefits of life insurance are bigger than death benefit protection. It can help elevate a customer's financial situation in a number of ways, both while living and when gone. This step by step interactive life insurance guide outlines how easy it can be to offer life insurance, anticipate and meet the needs of your customers and help your business stay ahead of the curve.

In the Loop
In this issue:

  • Streamlined access, faster decisions
  • Take advantage of Life Insurance Awareness Month
  • Latest reprice for Protective Lifetime Assurance UL
  • Pennsylvania disclosure statement reminder
  • Sales material noted on the B-8704 required upfront
  • Standardized approach for Illustration standards effective 8/1/2025

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