Great Western | GWIC News: In Case You Missed it

Great Western | GWIC News: In Case You Missed it

Great Western | GWIC News: In Case You Missed it
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Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®) is offering a generous incentive from Oct. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2021. During that time, you’ll receive a $200 bonus for every five taken applications.

GWIC Increases Support for Agents in the Spanish Market

GWIC has expanded our library of Spanish materials to increase opportunities for you to do business.

  • Reach a wider audience with 12 Facebook ads in Spanish. Find them by searching for “Facebook ads in Spanish” on Merrill Connect.
  • Complete apps quicker with the Spanish MyEnroller Voice Authorization Form.
  • Write business for individuals who are not U.S. citizens, provided they have permanent residency in the United States or have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

And remember, you already have access to the following materials in Spanish:

To suggest more items to be translated into Spanish, email marketing@gwic.com.

Don’t Miss Out

Can’t attend the upcoming Final Expense 101 webinar live? Then watch this video to follow Aaron Young, national sales distribution director, as he walks you through GWIC’s Final Expense program.

Upcoming Webinars

Final Expense 101
Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Central time
 
Agent portal overview

Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Central time

Questions?

Please contact Agent Sales Support.
   866-252-5594, option 2
  m1agentsupport@americanenterprise.com

For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

1 (800) 772-6881 x7731 | sales@pfsinsurance.com

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Great Western | GWIC updates Final Expense portfolio reminder

Great Western | GWIC updates Final Expense portfolio reminder
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GWIC updates Final Expense portfolio

On May 1, 2021, Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®) will adjust the Final Expense product portfolio. 

What is changing

  • The minimum age on the Assurance Plus product will change from age 40 to age 50.
  • The minimum face amount will increase to $2,500 on the Assurance Plus product.
  • The chargeback period on deaths will now be 12 months on both Assurance Plus and Guaranteed Assurance products. 

Updated Agent Field Manual is now available 

The “Agent Field Manual: Final Expense Whole Life” has been updated to align with the new changes. Click here to view the updated guide.

Updated marketing materials will be available on May 1

Visit GWIC’s agent portal and click on “Order Supplies: Final Expense” to access the updated marketing materials.

What is not changing

Product availability

Both the Assurance Plus and Guaranteed Assurance products will continue to be available in their current participating states. 

MyEnrollerSM

The fastest and easiest way to enroll your clients in Final Expense insurance is by using GWIC’s electronic quoting and application tool. It shortens the application processing time by ensuring you are completing the correct forms and providing all the necessary information. A shorter processing time means your commissions are paid faster. Learn more about MyEnroller here

Access to forms and reports

GWIC’s agent portal provides easy access to reports and forms. Use the same login credentials as you used for MyNavigator. Click on “Reports” to view your business stats or “Order Supplies” to be taken to the ordering site, where you can filter by your state to access forms quickly.

Experienced administration

Our knowledgeable staff at GWIC makes doing business with us easy and convenient. Our experienced Agent Care and Underwriting teams are available to answer questions, and we pride ourselves on a fast-processing time.

  • Agent Care: Call 866-252-5594, option 2, Monday–Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Central time or email m1agentsupport@americanenterprise.com to speak to an agent rep.
  • Underwriting: If it is not clear if your client qualifies for the Level Death benefit under the Assurance Plus plan, call our prescreen line, 800-626-2068, Monday–Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, to speak with an underwriter. Prescreens is not a guarantee of eligibility for Level Death benefit coverage.

The need for Final Expense insurance in the senior market continues to grow. We hope you have great success with GWIC’s Final Expense product solutions. We are here to assist you.

For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

1 (800) 772-6881 x7731 | sales@pfsinsurance.com

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Great Western | AM Best Upgrades GWIC’s Rating to A (Excellent)

Great Western | AM Best Upgrades GWIC’s Rating to A (Excellent)
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AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) of American Enterprise Group’s six insurance company subsidiaries. These subsidiaries operate under the brands of American Republic®, Medico®, and Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®). With the upgrade, the outlook of these Credit Ratings has been revised to stable from positive. As an independent, non-government company, AM Best does not recommend products or services but does provide independent opinions of a company’s overall financial strength. For the latest ratings, access www.ambest.com.

Export your personalized commission report in a snap

Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®) is releasing a new reporting tool that helps you export your Final Expense commissions easily and quickly.

The Final Expense commissions scheduler will be available on the GWIC agent portal on April 9. When you log into the agent portal, visit the Commissions Statement page by clicking on its button on the Dashboard. Select the commissions scheduler to create personalized reporting that will run multiple data extract options on a weekly basis.

Please note: The report will refresh each Sunday night for the previous week’s commission info. Make sure to download or view it every week. When it refreshes, the previous week’s report will be lost.

See below for screenshots and instructions. If you have questions, please call Agent Care at 866-252-5594, option 2, Monday–Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Central time or email m1agentsupport@americanenterprise.com.

Steps to export your personalized commission report

Step 1: Visit the agent portal, and select Commissions Statement.

Step 2: Click on the “View” button for the Final Expense Commission scheduler.

Step 3: This section will be where you personalize your report. You will need to select your report type: Commissions or Advance. You will also want to select which version of Export File Type you will want the report to be delivered in CommaSeparated, FixedWith, or TabSeparated.

Step 4: Make your selection from the “Available Fields” and move them to the right by highlighting the field and selecting the right button. Once you have created the report with the fields you want to see, select “Save.”

Step 5: After the job runs weekly, you will see a list of reports you scheduled.  You will see a “Download” option now available to view your weekly report.

For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

1 (800) 772-6881 x6003 | lifesales@pfsinsurance.com

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GWIC | Spanish marketing materials are here

GWIC | Spanish marketing materials are here
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FREE Spanish versions of the Final Expense marketing materials are now available on GWIC’s ordering website. 

New marketing materials on the ordering website

While you’re in MyNavigator, click on “Order Supplies/PDFs” to take a look at the new marketing materials on the ordering website.

  • Four newspaper ads

 

  • 12 Facebook ads

These ads have been added to help you generate business and to help you expand your client base.

If you have any questions, please call Agent Care at 866-252-5594, option 2, Monday–Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Central time or email m1agentsupport@americanenterprise.com.

For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

1 (800) 772-6881 x7731 | sales@pfsinsurance.com

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1 (800) 772-6881
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