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February 7, 2023
 
 
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Product news

 
 

Updates to our life insurance underwriting guidelines

As part of our commitment to making it easier for clients to obtain the life insurance coverage they need, we’ve made the following changes to our financial and affordability underwriting guidelines:

  • Simplifying our affordability guidelines and allowing clients to leverage liquid assets in addition to earned income
  • Updating death benefit guidelines, including:
    • Increased earning factor for death benefit justification for younger ages
    • Modified guidelines to allow for estate preservation design for estates valued under $5 million and the ability to grow estates out longer in some instances
  • Revising pro athlete guidelines with an emphasis on personal needs

For more details, review our financial and affordability underwriting guidelines.

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Training and insights

 
 

See how My PolicyPro works for you and your clients

Save your spot for our next
In The K.N.O.W. event

Find out about My PolicyPro, our new digital tool that both you and your clients can use to monitor their policy values and other details. Kim Anderson, Director of Life Strategy & Capabilities, and Ben Larson, Sr. Product & Sales Consultant for Life Sales Distribution, will explain:

  • How My PolicyPro works and what benefits it can bring to your clients
  • How to support your clients from beginning conversations through policy inforce and anniversaries
  • Other exclusive Allianz tools to help improve your practices – including Ensight, Allocation Insights, and eApplication.

My PolicyPro
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central time

Register now

 
 

Get answers

When it comes to developing an overall retirement strategy, knowledge really is power. Some resources we offer can help your clients’ clarify their own needs and goals with:

  • Tools and calculators
  • Planning tools
  • Videos and more

Get started now

 
 

Divorced clients can get spousal Social Security benefits

Learn more

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Sales tools and ideas

 
 

Don’t overlook the middle market for life insurance sales

Growing your business in 2023

Our 2022 Allianz Middle Market Study found that middle-market consumers have both financial concerns and available assets to make them good prospects for fixed index universal life insurance. What’s more, about 50% of middle-market consumers don’t have a financial advisor – which means new opportunities are waiting for you.

Watch this short video to learn more

Your support team

FASTeam

Phone: 800-950-7372

 
 
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This notice does not apply in the state of New York.

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This notice does not apply in the state of New York.

The 2022 Allianz Middle Market Study was conducted by Allianz Life as an online survey in August 2022 with 800 respondents, ages 25-40 years. Respondents have an annual household income of $100,000+ and either 1) contribute $20,500 or more to retirement investment accounts, or 2) meet or exceed their employee sponsored match and are making/interested in making additional contributions to another account.

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.

• Not FDIC insured • May lose value • No bank or credit union guarantee • Not a deposit • Not insured by any federal government agency or NCUA/NCUSIF

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