Transamerica Weekly Newsletter February 24, 2010

Throughout February, we've shown how you can grow UL sales through the TransSecuritySM Solution. In this issue, you'll find additional tools for training producers who want to give consumers guarantees and put them in control. For more information, contact the TransSecurity Concierge Unit at: 866-858-0066.

 

 SALES IDEAS

Guarantees + Control = The TransSecuritySM Solution
TransSecuritySM offers what clients are looking for right now: guarantees that their loved ones will enjoy a better future and control through the Income Protection Option (IPO). The IPO allows policy owners to control a guaranteed monthly income stream to loved ones with the flexibility to make changes during the policy owner's lifetime. To view our printed Consumer Guide to help guide clients through this powerful solution, click HERE.

Term for Our Times
The countdown to March Madness has begun. Don't miss the most valuable plays for the month. Register today for the March "Tip-Off to Sales" webinar and get the game plan to make your agency's term sales more profitable today.

REGISTER FOR THE TIP-OFF TODAY, CLICK HERE.


 TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Add Transamerica Sales Ideas to Your Agency Web Site
Sign up for a free, personalized microsite and post it on your agency's Web site so producers will always have access to the latest product information, advanced marketing sales concepts and marketing materials from Transamerica. Order today and you'll receive a customized URL via email within four business days.  
To view a demo microsite, click HERE.
To submit your request for a custom microsite, click HERE.

Offer Producers the Chance to Win $1,000 with iGO
With Transamerica's "5 for $100" iGO Promo in full swing, don't forget to offer producers the opportunity to win $100 and ultimately a chance to win an additional $1,000.
For more information, click HERE.
To download the producer promotional flyer, click HERE.


UNDERWRITING

Requirements for Writing Life Insurance on Mexican Residents (AMB 3848)
This Agency Managers' Bulletin explains the requirements for writing insurance on Mexican residents. For more information, please click HERE.
 


 OPERATIONS

Reminder: New Secure Email Service Goes in Effect February 26
As we mentioned last week, we're implementing a new secure email encryption service as of February 26. Effective Friday, March 5, you will not be able to access any secure messages previously sent through the SigabaTM Solution. In order to view any messages sent via Sigaba, you will need to copy or save the contents of the email before March 5.
To review the previous announcement, click HERE.
For detailed instructions, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please call the Sales Office and Technology Support line at (800) 742-7005.


 PRODUCTS

ROP Rider Approval in Guam
Effective today, Transamerica's new Return of Premium riders on Trendsetter® Super 20 and Trendsetter® Super 30featuring return of premium, enhanced cash surrender values, loan capabilities and more are available in Guam. iGO support will be available shortly. To review the updated authorization to sell, click HERE.

Of Current Interest
For interest rates on Transamerica products, effective February 24, 2010, please click HERE.

Alaska Bulletin B 09-07
Annuity Disclosure Signature Requirement (Life Products Bulletin)
The state of Alaska has issued Bulletin B 09-07, reminding insurers to comply with existing record retention requirements in relation to suitability in annuity transactions and annuity disclosures. The new disclosure forms and Buyer's Guide are currently available on TransACT®.

To see an updated matrix of required disclosure forms and Buyer's Guide
by product and stateclick HERE.
For more information about the disclosure and Buyer's Guide requirements for Alaska, click HERE.


 CONTRACTS & LICENSING

New CE Requirements in Hawaii

Effective July 1, 2010, Hawaii will require 24 hours of continuing education every two years, with three of those hours in either ethics or state insurance laws. For assistance in meeting these continuing education requirements, contact Field Education at 213-742-3247 or 3248.


 FORM UPDATES

Weekly Form Updates

Forms may be accessed via Transamerica Forms on TransACT® (www.tatransact.com) under the Tools tab and eOrdering section for GAs and under the Sales Tools tab and Library section for producers. For this week's changes, click HERE.


USEFUL LINKS

Life Products Contact List (Dec 16, 2009)
Marketing Center Contact List
(Jan 13, 2010)
Operations and Underwriting Contact List (Feb 03, 2010)
Quick Response Contact List (Dec 16, 2009)
Strategic Marketing Contact List (Jan 04, 2010)
Underwriting Contact List
(Sept 11, 2009)

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