January 2025 Industry News and Updates
Nationwide Insurance, launch of CareMatters Together in CA
Our newest linked-benefit solution offers long-term care coverage to couples or 2 individuals with an insurable interest in each other. Designed for couples ages 30 to 70, Nationwide CareMatters Together offers policy owners the flexibility to use their pool of LTC benefits entirely by 1 person or shared between the 2 insureds in any combination. CareMatters Together offers a shared pool of benefit dollars with multiple guarantees: level premium, cash indemnity LTC benefit, accrued benefit and second-to-die death benefit.
EquitTrust Commission Special through March 2025
We are kicking off the new year with an opportunity for agents to earn an extra 1% commission on sales of any fixed index annuity (FIA) — including Bridge® — AND single-premium life insurance! The special offer applies to applications received January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025, for these products: MarketPower Bonus Index®, MarketTen Bonus Index®, MarketValue Index®, MarketSeven Index®, MarketFive Index™, MarketForce Bonus Index®, MarketMax Index™, Bridge®, and WealthMax Bonus Life®.
Mutual of Omaha’s Exclusive Wellness Program
12/9/24 - We would like to remind you of our partnership with The Helper Bees. Mutual of Omaha’s Better Living Longer program is designed to assist long-term care policyholders in maintaining their independence and well-being as they age at home.
OneAmerica Interest Rate Changes
As of 1/15/25
- Annuity Care, Annuity Care II, and Index Annuity Care
- Asset Care