May 2010
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Spring is in bloom with the Seeds of Success

Investors Marketing Services has the seeds of success that you need to bloom. Plant some strong SPIA and MYGA rates (3.8%), water with some high bonuses (30%) and great index caps, and fertilize with our outstanding marketing programs. Then cut yourself of bouquet of sweet commissions (up to 9%). We have all the tools you need to nurture your business and watch your business flourish.

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Vegas 2010 Recap
 

Vegas 2010 Recap

Here's what some of our representatives are saying after experiencing Investors Marketing Services' own Alternative Wealth Opportunities Symposium at the MGM Signature in Las Vegas.

“I came out of this conference with a renewed spirit”
“Refreshing ideas that I can implement quickly and cheaply”
“I will work hard to qualify every year”

Whether it was the creative marketing programs, successful sales ideas, learning how to maximize our top products, or networking with a wonderful group of motivated people - there was something for everyone.

Come To Vegas at the stunning
Venetian in 2011!

Call your sales coach today for sales ideas and products to push your production to be a part of next years Symposium at the stunning Venetian.


Vegas Production Power Play
 

Vegas Production Power Play

WIN an IPAD with Investors
Marketing Services Power Play - Fax Contest
for June!

We're giving away an IPAD and getting you closer to your Venetian 2011 Vegas ticket.

Write a piece of business in the month of June and you will be entered to WIN an IPAD! Premium must be 25,000 for any fixed annuity business or life insurance business with annual premium over 2,500 with participating companies. There is no limit to how many entries you can submit.

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Form must be filled out and faxed back to be entered.

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Industry News
 

“Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010”

Even before the recent economic collapse, it was evident that a financial reform is necessary. However, there is much controversy about what should be covered and how the reform should be implemented. On May 19, 2010 the Business Roundtable Chairman and CEO, Ivan G. Seidenberg and Alexander M. Cutler, released statements that they oppose certain aspects of The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. They voiced that the act in its current form “not only ignores the diversity of U.S. business, but harms their ability to innovate, create jobs and grow the economy”. They also oppose granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authority to issue rules on proxy access as “the Senate bill would handcuff directors and boards and exacerbate the focus on the short -term that has come to be seen as one of the causes of the financial crisis.”

Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 will also have a significant affect on the insurance industry. There are many concerns about how Rule 151A, which designates fixed indexed annuities as securities rather than insurance products, will affect the future of fixed indexed annuities. Fixed Indexed Annuities offer clients stability and growth potential, especially in uncertain times when other options could result in loss. The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 has some components of the recent legislation S. 1389 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009, which would overturn Rule 151A by classifying fixed indexed annuities as insurance products and exempt them from federal legislation, build into it.


Sales Idea
 
Retirement-Insurance

Retirement Insurance

Your clients insure their homes, cars, boats, lives, incomes and health. But are they insuring their retirement? It is well known that the burden of providing for retirement is increasingly falling on individuals. Although people are taking more responsibility in contributing to their employer sponsored and individual retirement plans, many people are not insuring their retirement nest egg. That is where you come in to recommend that people insure their retirement funds with a fixed annuity. Not only will their premium be insured by the insurance company, but there are many options for the future of this money. They could choose a guaranteed interest rate, an upfront bonus, interest crediting based on indexed gains, or an income rider that could include an additional bonus, guaranteed interest, or guaranteed single or joint life payout.

Call our sales team to discuss which retirement insurance plan would be best for your client.


Monthly Pick
 

Great American


Safe Outlook

Sometimes products look good when you are getting into them, but then the caps or rates drop. This dilemma can be prevented with the Great American Safe Outlook Bailout Cap on the indexed strategies.

Features include:
  • Bailout cap in indexed strategies: Annual point-to-point and monthly averaging
  • 6 yr surrender
  • 10% Free withdrawal
  • $10k minimum premium
  • Issue Age 0-85


Company Updates
 
Money-to-Grow


Allianz


Allianz Masterdex X

Are you looking for a walk away index annuity with a high bonus and great income rider? In addition to a 10% Bonus, the Masterdex X offers indexed potential, a 10 year surrender charge, and increased income from a depreciating asset.

Features Include:
  • 10% Bonus on all premiums in the 1st 3 contract years
  • 3 Index types and a fixed interest option available
  • Simple Income II rider option available
  • Issue age 0-80 Q/NQ
  • 10 year surrender charge
  • $20k Minimum premium
  • Accumulation value upon death
  • 10% of premium free withdrawal per year, beginning 1 yr after last premium received

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American General


American General Horizon Plus 2004

Here is a product with a 6% 1st year bonus along with continued guarantees!

Features include:
  • 8.35% 1st year bonus:
  • 6% 1st year bonus
  • 2.35% guaranteed rate for 6 years
  • 10 year surrender
  • Issue age 0-85
  • 6% commission

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Great American


American Freedom Stars & Stripes

Beat the competition with high MYGA rates!!!!

5 Year effective yield:
  • Premiums < $100k: 3.3%
  • Premiums => $100K: 3.4%
Features include:
  • Minimum premium = $10k
  • 10% Free withdrawal yrs 2+
  • Issue ages 0-89
  • Death Benefit = Accumulation Value
  • Commissions up to 3%

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Lincoln Financial


Lincoln Opti Choice 9

Here is a high fixed rate and high index cap in the same product!

Features Include:
  • Up to 3% fixed rate
  • Up to 5.9% annual pt-to-pt cap
  • UP to 2.5% monthly pt-to-pt cap
  • $2k Q or $5k NQ minimum premium
  • 10% free withdrawal per year
  • 7% commission

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Old Mutual Financial Network


Senior Safeguard Option

The Guarantee Income Plan's Senior Safeguard option is a single-premium immediate annuity that could be used to help your clients as they plan for Medicaid assistance.

Features include:

  • Irrevocable, non-transferable and non-assignable
  • There is no cash value that can be surrendered, loaned, commuted or withdrawn
  • Convenient monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual income paymentschedules
  • Maximum issue age = 100 yrs old
  • $5,000 minimum premium
  • No maximum premium
  • Guarantee income plan payout option = minimum of 2 yr period certain

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Phoenix


Phoenix Index Select Bonus

30% 1st year rate using the Income 25 income rider!! This income rider offers the highest income payout in the industry for clients who are looking to start income in the 1st year.

Features include:

  • Free E & O insurance
  • 5% Upfront Premium Bonus
  • 5 point-to-point indexed account options
  • Premium Band Enhancement
  • Issue age 0-85
  • Minimum Premium = $15,000
  • 10 year surrender charge
  • 10% free withdrawal per year

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Reliance Standard Life


RSL- Eleos MVA

Do you think that rates might go up? The RSL Eleos MVA offers a 1st year bonus, high base rate that renews annually, free withdrawals and a great commission!

Features Include:
  • 4.15% 1st year rate
  • 3.4% base rate
  • 5 year surrender
  • Up to 4% commission
  • Issue age 0-85
  • 10% free withdrawal starting year 1

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Insurance Desk
 

Phoenix New Index UL

Phoenix Simplicity Index Life

Simplified issue universal life insurance with an indexed feature.

A simplified issue indexed product with permanent death benefit protection, cash accumulation potential and an application process that's easy and fast!

This simple indexed life product offers your clients the permanent death benefit protection available with all universal life policies, plus the additional advantage of an indexed feature.

This Simple Indexed life Product Offers:
  • Permanent life insurance premium
  • A choice of three accounts for building cash value
  • Index credits based on performance of the S&P 500
  • Protection from market downturns through a 0% floor
  • Tax-favored access to cash value through loans and withdrawals
  • Persistency bonus of 0.5% annually after policy year 10
  • Age last birthday pricing
  • Flexible premium pricing

All this, plus a quick policy turn around time with annualized compensation.

Please call our Insurance Desk at 866-863-2841 for details.


Webinar Wednesdays
 
Webinar Remindrs


Upcoming Webinars

Attend our educational webinars or view our archived sessions to gain industry knowledge, sales ideas and learn how to utilize the tools and services we provide to maximize your business!


  • Wednesday, May 26, 2010
    3:00 pm – 4:00 p.m. (Time Zone: US/EST)

    Presenter: David Whitehead,
    Vice President, Accumulation Products Marketing
    Company: RSL

  • Wednesday, June 9, 2010
    3:00 pm – 4:00 p.m. (Time Zone: US/EST)

    Presenter: Doug Tousey,
    Director of Insurance
    Company: Allianz Life of North America

  • Wednesday, June 23, 2010
    8:00 pm – 9:00 a.m. (Time Zone: US/EST)

    Presenter: Jessica Susan,
    Associate Regional Vice President
    Company: Sun Life Financial Distributors


Find out more by visiting our virtual online calendar for a complete list of all of our upcoming events.



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