Category Archives: Carrier News

John Hancock – URGENT Changes to Applications With LTC Rider in Washington State

  From John Hancock There is an update on new changes impacting applications with the long-term care (LTC) rider in Washington state. Over…
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Nationwide – Washington LTC Update

  From Nationwide We previously communicated that the best chance of having a Nationwide life policy with long-term care coverage issued in Washington…
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OneAmerica – Temporary Asset Care Product Changes for Washington State Effective July 31

  Temporary Asset Care product changes for Washington state, effective July 31 The WA Cares Fund in Washington state has opened the door…
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Protective – Indexed Choice UL Changes

  Effective July 12, 2021 We wanted to highlight the key differences in the product and pricing so you can adjust accordingly on…
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Oceanview Rate Increase

Effective Monday, July 26th 2021  The Harbourview 3-year Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) effective annual rate increased to 2.35%. Click to view the updated…
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Best Interest Standard Coming to Multiple States

The following states recently adopted the new NAIC Best Interest Standard: Maine: January 1, 2022 Montana: October 1, 2021 North Dakota: January 1,…
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Ohio’s Best Interest Standard Training Deadline is Fast Approaching

Compliance required by August 14, 2021 Ohio recently adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) revisions to the Suitability in Annuity Transactions…
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Athene Rate Increase

Rates increased on the following Fixed Indexed Annuity products effective July 16th, 2021 AccuMax 7 Protector 5 (Minimum Interest Credit Increase) For more…
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Mutual of Omaha – Long-Term Care Rider Minimum Face Amount Increase in the State of WA

  From Mutual of Omaha Effective Thursday, July 22, 2021, for the State of Washington ONLY, Mutual of Omaha is increasing the minimum…
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Nationwide – Important Updates Washington Business

  Just a quick heads up on WA state business. We are not pulling out or implementing policy minimums! We are requiring GUL…
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