Holiday Service Alert: Key Dates to Remember

November 1, 2024

The holiday season and end of 2024 are quickly approaching. To meet your clients' service expectations during this busy time, put some important dates in your calendar. 

Our offices will be closed on:

  • Nov. 28 and 29
  • Dec. 24 and 25
  • Jan. 1, 2025 

Distributions

We must receive distribution requests by Dec. 11 without any additional requirements to complete them by Dec. 31, 2024. For incomplete requests or requests received after Dec. 11, we'll strive to complete them by Dec. 31 but can't guarantee it. 

New Business

We must receive new business requirements by Dec. 11 for contracts to issue by Dec. 31, 2024. This includes:

  • Complete deferred and immediate annuity applications, including premium and without additional requirements.
  • Any pending requirements to complete an existing deferred or immediate annuity application.

If you have questions, contact our service specialists at 800.247.6888 or send us a message.

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