Annuity Buzz

Who doesn’t want a faster, easier way to receive new annuity contracts? Later this year, our clients and producers will be able to review, sign, save, and print contracts through DocuSign. Delivering contract forms online will help you and your clients save time — and get contract requirements completed quickly.

When doing business with an annuity provider, the interest rate is important. But remember, the little things we offer add value too, and make it easier for you and your clients to do business with us.

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities

Markets rallied during the second quarter of 2020. The unprecedented federal stimulus measures more than offset an otherwise brutal global economy. But it’s impossible to predict what the markets will do in the next few months.

There’s more to consider than interest rates when choosing an annuity provider. Count on The Standard for service practices that add value for you and your clients.

See how an immediate annuity can be a good tool to use for part of your Medicaid planning. It may help lessen the worry about health care expenses in retirement.

You can help avoid application delays by taking your product training before you work with your client to complete their paperwork. Take a few minutes now to complete The Standard’s product training, so you’re always ready to sell in states that require company-specific training.

Since the beginning of March, a lot has changed on the financial front. But what hasn’t changed is The Standard’s commitment to provide financially sound investments for the long haul.

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities

Do you know what The Standard stands for? Our people are united by compassion and a genuine desire to help. And it doesn’t stop there.

New Jersey, Minnesota and Oklahoma join Washington for a 10-day free-look period available on restricted SPIAs intended for Medicaid purposes. The shorter 10-day period may help expediate the Medicaid approval process — benefiting you and your client.

Worrying about the stock market can create a big emotional burden and behavioral costs. Try introducing your clients to fixed annuities from The Standard. No matter what’s happening on Wall Street, our fixed annuities offer growth potential with less exposure to risk and market volatility.