IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATES
We hope all of our partners are healthy and safe amidst these extraordinary times. We are grateful to be able to continue operations remotely and continue to provide services to help protect families and businesses.
Please refer to this page to stay updated on how COVID-19 impacts carrier and vendor operations, as well as industry-wide operations.
If there is anything we can do to assist you and your firms during this time please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Underwriting Updates
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Being conducted as normal.
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Expect delays / interruptions. Examiners have protocols in place and those will be explained to the client before the exam is conducted. Lab-free policy issue is being offered by most carriers for healthier clients or clients who have had a recent physical.
– As of 03/31/20, ExamOne and EMSI are still conducting exams and have been cleared as essential business.
– APPS in Ohio will not be conducting paramedical exams at this time.
Accelerated Underwriting Programs by Carrier.
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Vendors are operating accordingly, but we do expect delays as some facilities have either closed or are operating with a reduced staff.
Many carriers are making changes daily that may temporarily impact our ability to place rated and impaired risk cases. The links below can be bookmarked and are updated as changes are made.
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New rates for Banner OPTerm 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 effective April 2, 2020. No changes to OPTerm 35 and 40. About 10% of pricing cells across all ages will see an increase. Rate percentage increases are minimal, with most well under 1%. Pricing remains highly competitive!
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Now mailing policies directly to clients.
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