Atlantic Coast Life | Help Empower Your Clients Retirement with RPM, and More!

Atlantic Coast Life | Help Empower Your Clients Retirement with RPM, and More!

Atlantic Coast Life | Help Empower Your Clients Retirement with RPM, and More!
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This Week at Atlantic Coast Life

Resourced & Updates

In This Week’s Newsletter:

  • Help Empower Your Clients Retirement with RPM’s Cap & Fixed Rates
  • Important 1099 Notice
  • Building a Prosperous Future with Annuities! 
  • In Case You Missed It: Leading Features & NEW Agent Flyer 
  • Updated Product Forms

Your most valuable resources are a click away!

Access our Marketer and Agent Resources Document below to quickly view rate sheets, E-App user guides, Agent Portal tips, and more.

Help Empower Your Clients Retirement with RPM’s Cap & Fixed Rates

    The Retirement Plus Multiplier® (“RPM”) Annuity offers tailored growth solutions for your clients. RPM’s Cap & Fixed strategies, available with 5-, 7-, & 10-year durations allow clients to build their retirement plans on the timeframe of their choosing. Explore the latest rates below to assist your clients in shaping a future aligned with their financial goals! 

    Did you know? RPM’s 5-year option mirrors the benefits of its 7- and 10-year counterparts but in a shorter duration of time

    Leverage the latest RPM annuity rates HERE. 

    Important 1099 Notice 

    1099 forms for commissions paid to Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company agents will be mailed this Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. 

    Building a Prosperous Future with the Safe Haven Annuity and Safe Harbor Annuity! 

    In today’s unpredictable financial landscape, predictability is priceless. For clients who prioritize a conservative approach to planning for their retirement future, the Safe Haven Annuity and Safe Harbor Annuity can be an excellent option.

    While the rate guarantee maximizes clients’ rates, the 3-year and 5-year durations offer some of the most competitive non-fee-based MYGA interest rates in the annuity market, according to Annuity Rate Watch1. See our current rates below:

    Utilize these competitive MYGA rates using the updated annuity rate sheet found HERE. 

    In Case You Missed It: Leading Features & NEW Agent Flyer 

    Last year Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company (“Atlantic Coast Life”) continued to be a top choice in the industry by introducing innovative enhancements, offering competitive rates, providing top-tier income payouts, incorporating unique features, and more. Discover two examples of these transformative product updates below.

    The Accumulation Protector PlusSM (“APP”) Annuity now features a 10% premium bonus2, a 10% cap rate on the S&P 500® 1-year point-to-point strategy, and new, higher commissions!

    The Income Navigator AnnuitySM (“INA”) increased payout factors, across all ages, by up to 30%! Policyholders now earn a 7% premium bonus on the Accumulation Account & a 7% premium bonus on the Income Account Value when the Income Rider is selected. Additionally, INA now applies a 7% rollup rate guaranteed for 10 years.

    These enhancements continue to help strengthen your portfolio and be a top choice for your clients!

    Preparing for your next client meeting? Explore our NEW Leading Product Portfolio Flyer and use these product-specific benefits to help your client better prepare for their future (agent use only). 

    Updated Product Forms

    Stay in the know! This new section of our weekly email will list product form updates and provide direct links or instructions to access the updated forms. This month, the following revised forms went into effect: 

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    Atlantic Coast Life | Help Empower Your Clients Retirement with RPM, and More!

    Atlantic Cost Life | MYGA Rates Increased Today, Plus More!

    Atlantic Cost Life | MYGA Rates Increased Today, Plus More!
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    In This Week’s Newsletter:

    • MYGA Rates Increased Today!
    • CD Renewals Offer an Opportunity this October
    • Performance You Can Count On
    • Medicare Supplement Rate Change in Colorado

    Your most valuable resources are a click away!

    Access our Marketer and Agent Resources Document below to quickly view rate sheets, E-App user guides, Agent Portal tips, and more.

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    MYGA Rates Increased Today!

    As a reminder, new, increased MYGA rates took effect today, Monday, October 9th! 

    Effective today, Monday, October 9th, Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company’s (“Atlantic Coast Life”) Safe Haven Annuity’s and Safe Harbor Annuity’s 5-, 6-, 7-, 10-. and 20-year MYGA rates increased in all states.

    These increased rates offer more competitive options for your clients. Help your clients take advantage of these rates which rank among the highest non-fee-based MYGA rates in our marketplace (according to Annuity Rate Watch)1 now. 

    Additionally, please note:   

    • Effective Monday, October 9th, this new rate will be applied to all new and pending applications.    
    • The new rates will not be applied to in-force annuity contracts. In-force annuity contracts will continue to receive their current rates.  
    • Please reference the annuity rate sheet before speaking with clients about these rate adjustments.   
    • Updated materials reflecting these changes will be available on the Agent Portal on Monday, October 9th. 

    Click HERE for full rate details and to access the updated annuity rate sheet. As always, thank you for choosing Atlantic Coast Life!   

    CD Renewals Offer an Opportunity this October

    October is a popular month for CD renewals as many 6-month CDs that were purchased in April with tax refunds come up for renewal. As an alternative to CDs, Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity’s (MYGA) can offer higher rates and our MYGA rates consistently rank among the top in the industry. 

    Here are some key differences to keep in mind when considering MYGAs as an alternative to a CD:  

    • MYGAs typically offer longer duration options (3-10 years), while CDs are known for their shorter duration options (3-6 months). 
    • MYGAs offer tax-deferred growth until withdrawals begin. Interest earned through a CD is subject to annual taxes regardless of withdrawals.
    • MYGAs are accessible through financial service companies, such as insurance company, and CDs are accessible through a bank, brokerage, or credit union.  

    Recently, on September 18th, 2023, Atlantic Coast Life increased its Safe Haven Annuity and Safe Harbor Annuity 3-year MYGA rates in all states.

    In addition to the competitive rates our MYGAs offer, they are also customizable, so clients only pay for the features they need. Plus, with short- and long-term durations available, MYGAs have the flexibility to meet short- and long-term needs

    Your clients have options – help them learn about Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company’s (“Atlantic Coast Life”) MYGAs, with these differentiating features of the Safe Haven Annuity and Safe Harbor Annuity.

    • COMPETITIVE rates for both products! 
    • Optional riders: Accumulated Interest Withdrawal, Preferred 10% Free Withdrawal (Safe Haven Annuity only) & Death Benefit Feature (both) 
    • 3-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 10-, and 20-year durations 
    • No premium bands  

    See our full annuity rate sheet here.

    Disclaimer: Neither Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company nor its representatives offer legal or tax advice.

    Performance You Can Count On

    The Accumulation Protector PlusSM Annuity (“APP”) gained a lot of attention when it was launched in 2020 with its innovative 10-year guarantees1 and competitive index strategies. Since then, the APP has been a reliable fixed indexed annuity option, that has offered consistent participation and cap rates backed by our Rate Integrity philosophy. 

    Now with its recent enhancements – a NEW 10% premium bonus, a NEW 10% cap rate for the S&P 500® 1-year point-to-point strategy, and increased commissions, the redesigned APP annuity has doubled-down to offer Performance You Can Count On. 

    A Consistent Rate History Backed by Rate Integrity  

    Historically, APP annuity participation and cap rates have been set and maintained to the greatest extent possible over the product’s lifetime. See the chart below for the history of APP’s steady and reliable rates (with the selection of the Rate Enhancement Rider) that have been maintained through our commitment to Rate Integrity. 

    APP Annuity Materials 

    Learn more about the APP annuity’s leading features and benefits in the APP annuity product materials below. 

     Current rates as of September 25th, 2023.

    Medicare Supplement Rate Changes in Colorado

    Rates will be adjusted in Colorado on October 15th, 2023. 

    Premium rates are guaranteed for the first year a policy is in force. Letters to existing policyholders whose policies have been in force for more than one year will be mailed from our office and will explain that rate increases will take effect after the required notification period has been met. 

    As a reminder, Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company has made the decision to stop selling Medicare Supplement insurance plans as of February 15th, 2023. While this change does impact agents currently appointed, there is absolutely no impact on existing business. Atlantic Coast Life continues to service all existing policies and strives to provide the highest level of customer service for policyholders and agents. 

    For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

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    Atlantic Coast Life | Withdrawal of Medicare Supplement Business will be effective February 15th, 2023.

    Atlantic Coast Life | Withdrawal of Medicare Supplement Business will be effective February 15th, 2023.
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    Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company (“Atlantic Coast Life”) has made the decision to stop selling Medicare Supplement (“Med Supp.”) insurance plans as of February 15th, 2023. Atlantic Coast Life will continue to service all existing policies and strive to provide the highest level of customer service for policyholders and agents.

    Please note: all solicitation of this product must cease as of February 15th, 2023, and all marketing materials must be removed from distribution channels and disabled from online viewing by February 15th, 2023. 

    Please see below for key dates associated with this change.

    Agent Contracting

    • All new agent contracting for the Med Supp. line of business will cease as of January 31st, 2023.
    • Your state appointment to sell Med Supp. insurance plans will not be renewed. If you are also appointed for Annuity with Atlantic Coast Life, these lines will not be affected.

    Commissions

    • All Med Supp. the business issued after January 31st, 2023, will be paid on an as-earned basis.
    • Commission advances on Med Supp. the business issued prior to January 31st, 2023, will continue per the advance agreement in your contract.

    Medicare Supplement Applications

    • Applications for Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company’s Medicare Supplement must be signed, dated, and received in the Administrative Office no later than February 15th, 2023.
    • In the event an application is received and found to have pending requirements, all pending requirements must be returned by February 15th, 2023, in order to receive an underwriting decision.
    • Incomplete applications as of February 15th, 2023, will be withdrawn.
    • Applications received after February 15th, 2023, will be declined.
    For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

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    Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company | Incentive Program for Medicare supplement Agents

    Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company | Incentive Program for Medicare supplement Agents

    Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company | Incentive Program for Medicare supplement Agents
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