Mutual of Omaha started its Medicare supplement business back in 1966 and was an essential partner of Jack Schroeder and Associates, Inc. since our inception in 1972. Ever since, Mutual has been the Gold Standard of Medicare supplement business and continues to lead the industry by being the largest agent-sold Medicare supplement carrier. No portfolio of products is complete without this company, so here’s why JSA is excited about all that Mutual has to offer our agents.
It’s all about the rates.
A competitive rate is just as important as rate-stability, and in recent years, the Mutual of Omaha family of companies has kept its increases low. Knowing you’re offering your clients an affordable option that will remain stable for years to come is essential to building a lasting block of business.
Household discounts also play an important role in determining which carrier to offer in your market. Currently, the Mutual companies offer a 7% household discount for anyone who lives with another member and both are insured. Starting in 2015, Mutual is increasing its household discount to 12% with the requirement that the client lives with up to three other individuals who are age 60 or older during the past 12 months. Some states, like Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania, will have the traditional definition for the household discount (other state special conditions may apply). AL, CT, DC, FL, HI, KS, MN, NY RI and VT will not be offering a household discount at this time.
Competitive States
The Mutual of Omaha companies are offered in all states except Massachusetts. Take a look below at the national comparison for a 67 year old male, non-tobacco for Plan G.
If you do business in any of the blue areas, make sure Mutual of Omaha is part of your portfolio.
e-App and Mobile Quotes
Mutual of Omaha has been leading the industry as one of the very first carriers to offer an electronic application solution. Medicare supplement applications submitted via e-App:
- Over 40% are auto-issued
- Less than 10 minutes to underwriter for review from time of submission (during normal business hours)
- 90% of e-Apps are reviewed the same day the applicant signs
- Average issue time on all application types is less than 2 days
It gets even easier to do business when you have three options for client signatures; electronic, voice, or wet. Whether you sell over the phone or across the kitchen table, Mutual of Omaha’s e-App program has you covered.
Are you looking for an easier way to do business? Mutual of Omaha began releasing a consumer facing e-App you can link directly to your website, in your email signature, or send out on a postcard to prospective clients. The more clients that sign up using your link, the more money you earn! (Available now in AL, CT, IL, KY, MO, NJ, NM, NC, OH, PA, SD, TX. Additional states will be released when approved.)
Have a smartphone? Head on over to the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and search for Mutual of Omaha. Download the Sales Tools app and start quoting on-the-go today (the passcode is “agent”).
Agent Incentives
According to our very own Michael Schroeder, VP of Marketing, Mutual of Omaha always throws the best agent trips in the business! This year, experience all that is Rome when you qualify for Mutual Sales Leaders in 2015. Medicare Supplement and Simplified Issue life business will help get you there, head on over to mutualsalesleaders.com/2016 to learn more.
Mutual of Omaha also has a great Marketing Credits program open for all agents. With just 5 issued Med supp apps in a month, 1/2% of ANBP on paper apps and 1% of ANBP on e-Apps will be deposited in your marketing account, which can be used for all kinds of business-building activities, from leads to branded merchandise.
Plus, take advantage of the Mix of Business Bonus. Here’s how it works; when over 40% of your policies are underwritten in any given quarter you’ll receive a commission increase in policy years 2-6! (State special requirements apply in IN, MI, OH and TX. See your compensation schedule for details.)
Mutual of Omaha – The Gold Standard
When you put all of this together you can see why Mutual of Omaha has been a trusted partner of JSA for over 40 years. Contact the JSA Marketing Team at 1-800-203-0433 or fill out the form below to get started with Mutual of Omaha today!
PS – Don’t forget about Mutual’s Life and Long Term Care business, too.
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