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September 6, 2022
 
 
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Product news

 
 

New adjustment to our Accelerated Underwriting program

As of September 6, we are now allowing clients to stay in the Accelerated Underwriting program after two insurance activity hits within the previous 6 months. If there are three or more insurance activity hits in the last 6 months, the client will have to go through full underwriting.

As we continue to assess our Accelerated Underwriting program, we’ll be making future adjustments to the process as they are warranted.

For more details, review our Accelerated Underwriting program brochure.

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Training and insights

 
 

News you can use

Americans are more worried about the economy and their spending power than they have been in years, according to the latest Quarterly Market Perceptions Study from Allianz Life. In fact, 66% worry that a major recession is right around the corner, up from 48% at this time last year. Furthermore, 65% say they are keeping more money than they should out of the market because of worries about loss, up from 57% in 3Q 2021. If this sounds like your client, a conversation about risk mitigation strategies may be in order – and recent media coverage of study findings can help get that conversation started. Recent articles from CNBC.com, NAPA.Net and TheStreet.com, highlight concerning inflation data from the study and offer insights from Allianz Life Vice President of Consumer Insights Kelly LaVigne on how your clients can work with you to mitigate risks to their retirement.

 
 

In a time of market volatility, how can you utilize volatility control indices?

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In The K.N.O.W. event

With the current marketplace continuing to show volatility, how can you leverage volatility control indices? Find out where to start and how to review them at our next In the K.N.O.W. (Knowledge, News, and Opportunities Webinars) event.

Austin Bichler (AVP, Actuary, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America) and Mark Paulson (VP, Hedging Business Development with Allianz Investment Management U.S. LLC) will be talking through volatility control indices and the market, including:

  • Intro to volatility control indices and the marketplace
  • What makes Allianz volatility control indices distinctive
  • How to review volatility control indices

Volatility Control Indices: What makes Allianz stand out and how to analyze
September 21, 1-2 p.m. Central time

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How the new proposed Secure Act 2.0 could change the way people save for retirement

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Sales tools and ideas

 
 

How do we know small-business owners need your help? They told us.

Results from our first small-business owner survey* are in.

It’s a great source of insight into the challenges and concerns small-business owners face in six key industries – and how fixed index universal life insurance can play a role in key employee retention, business succession planning, and estate planning strategies. Market knowledge is your edge.

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How a long life can affect retirement savings

Understanding the risk that longevity can pose to retirement security.

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*Allianz Life conducted an online survey, the 2022 Small-Business Owners survey, April 20 – May 9, 2022, with 516 small- to medium-size business owners. Respondents must own a business where they are actively engaged in day-to-day operations, employ at least five people, and have a past-12-month revenue of $500K+.

This newsletter may periodically provide you with links to outside articles and websites. Please note that the information and opinions included are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by the issuing company. It is being provided for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for the purchase of any product, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of your clients. Always ensure you follow the current policies on the use of any advertising, third-party materials and/or social media as required by your broker/dealer and/or the carriers that you represent.

This content is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide fiduciary, tax, or legal advice and cannot be used to avoid tax penalties; nor is it intended to market, promote, or recommend any tax plan or arrangement. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, their affiliates, and their employees and representatives do not give legal or tax advice or advice related to Medicare or Social Security benefits. You are encouraged to consult with your own legal, tax, and financial professionals for specific advice or product recommendations, or to go to your local Social Security Administration office regarding your particular situation.

Please note that in order to provide a recommendation to a client about the liquidation of a securities product, including those within an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan, to purchase a fixed or variable annuity or for other similar purposes, you must hold the proper securities registration and be currently affiliated with a broker/dealer or registered investment advisor. If you are unsure whether or not the information you are providing to a client represents general guidance or a specific recommendation to liquidate a security, please contact the individual state securities department in the states in which you conduct business.

For more complete information about the issuing companies variable annuities and variable options, call Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC at 800.542.5427 for a prospectus. The prospectuses contain details on investment objectives, risks, fees, and expenses, as well as other information about the variable annuity and variable options, which your clients should carefully consider. Encourage your clients to read the prospectuses thoroughly before sending money.

Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing company. Variable annuity guarantees do not apply to the performance of the variable subaccounts, which will fluctuate with market conditions.

Retirement consultants market and distribute products manufactured by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York. Retirement consultants provide education and information related to products they market and do not provide financial or investment advice.

Products are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297. www.allianzlife.com. In New York, products are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, 1633 Broadway, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10019-7585. www.allianzlife.com/new-york. Variable products are distributed by their affiliate, Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC, member FINRA, 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297. Only Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York is authorized to offer annuities and life insurance in the state of New York.

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