Licensing Requirements for 401(k) Products
Did you know that most states require specific licenses to solicit an unregistered group variable annuity contract, such as Mutual of Omaha’s 401(k) product?
The required licenses may include:
- Life
- Variable life and annuity
- Both
Because Mutual's 401(k) product is an unregistered group variable annuity, producers are required to follow the licensing requirements of each state in which they solicit that product. If you're uncertain which licenses your state(s) requires, please refer to the attached PDF or contact the Department of Insurance in your state. You also may check with your broker-dealer or e-mail Mutual's compliance team.
SAVE Act Aimed to Encourage Retirement Savings
On March 3, Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced H.R. 4742, the SAVE Act to the House of Representatives. The bill proposes modification of certain requirements with respect to employer-established IRAs in an effort to encourage retirement savings.
This bill would:
- Provide several incentives to encourage small employers to sponsor a retirement plan
- Require annuity illustration disclosure to plan participants
- Make it easier for employers to offer SIMPLE IRAs
- Establish a voluntary Auto IRA system
We are following the progress of this bill, and will keep you informed of any developments in future issues of The Arrow.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Returns with New Episodes on Animal Planet
The new season of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom kicked off April 4 on Animal Planet. This Sunday, April 11, is the premier of "The Last Lioness," followed by four additional all-new weekly specials through May 9. Each episode will take you to the world's most untamed settings, telling exciting stories of nature's wildest animals and environments. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom airs Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
But the excitement doesn't stop there. There are three more ways to experience Wild Kingdom:
- WildKingdom.com is filled with exciting interactive features, games and activities
- Facebook members can become "fans" of Wild Kingdom and will enjoy updates, photo albums and discussion boards
- Watch full episodes on YouTube.com/wildkingdomtv
Feel free to share the Wild Kingdom message with your clients.