Carrier Announcements

Genworth Announces In-Force Rate Increases in Oklahoma

November 14, 2022

Genworth Financial has announced in-force rate increases in Oklahoma for its Privileged Choice® Flex long-term care insurance products, effective Nov. 14, 2022. Policyholders will begin being notified of these changes starting Nov. 22, 2022.

Genworth Announces In-Force Rate Increases in North Dakota

November 14, 2022

Genworth Financial has announced in-force rate increases in North Dakota for its Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® long-term care insurance products, effective Nov. 14, 2022. Policyholders will begin being notified of these changes starting Nov. 22, 2022.

Genworth Announces In-Force Rate Increases in Delaware

November 14, 2022

Genworth Financial has announced in-force rate increases in Delaware for its My Future, My Plan 1.0; My Future, My Plan, 2.0; and AARP Association Group long-term care insurance products, effective Nov. 14, 2022. Certificate holders will begin being notified of these changes starting Nov. 22, 2022.

New York’s Suitability and Best Interests Regulation

November 7, 2022

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has adopted a best interests standard for those licensed to sell life insurance and annuity products in New York. Amendments were implemented to ensure all recommendations related to the sale of these products are in the consumer’s best interests.

Reminder About Multi-Carrier Contracting and Appointment Requests

November 7, 2022

Genworth Financial is sharing a reminder that if a multi-carrier contracting automation system is used to complete the Producer Information and Appointment Form (PIF), it is the producer’s, agency’s, and general agent’s responsibility to ensure Genworth’s specific requirements are met.

Genworth Announces In-Force Rate Increases in Tennessee

October 31, 2022

Genworth Financial has announced in-force rate increases in Tennessee for its Pre-PCS long-term care insurance product, effective Oct. 31, 2022. Policyholders will begin being notified of these changes starting Nov. 8, 2022.

California Signature Requirements for Lincoln MoneyGuard®

October 24, 2022

California civil regulations prevent the electronic signing and transmission of certain forms; therefore, Lincoln will not accept electronic signatures on any MoneyGuard form, including but not limited to, the Part I and Long-Term Care (LTC) Replacement forms.

Couples Discount Expanded to All Lincoln MoneyGuard® Products

October 24, 2022

Effective Oct. 24, 2022, all eligible standard Lincoln MoneyGuard® cases will receive the Couples Discount underwriting class, regardless of marital status, until Dec. 30, 2022.

Lincoln Financial Announces 2022 Life Insurance Year-End Guidelines

October 24, 2022

Lincoln Financial has updated its year-end guidelines for life insurance products. Upcoming deadlines include submissions of 1035 exchange applications, applications and tickets requesting a Tele-App or Phone PHI, full applications and tickets requesting an online interview, and 2022 compensation income placement.

Genworth Announces In-Force Rate Increases in Pennsylvania

October 24, 2022

Genworth Financial has announced in-force rate increases in Pennsylvania for its PCS I and PCS II long-term care insurance products, effective Oct. 24, 2022. Policyholders will begin being notified of these changes starting Nov. 1, 2022.