By David Duford - January 03, 2023 - 5 Mins Read
Are you a final expense agent interested in adding American Amicable to your final expense insurance companies line-up?
Do you want a “No BS” overview from a field-tested agent on how this company’s final expense product performs?
If so, you have found the right article!
I’ll be discussing at length how American Amicable’s Senior Choice final expense product stacks up, why final expense agents should consider it, and give you my opinion on its pros and cons as a producing agent selling final expense.
Application Type: Paper application with OPTIONAL* point of sale interview, or the Mobile app with an INSTANT underwriting decision after electronically submitting the app at the client’s home. (*Ages 50-70 = When the payor is other than the proposed insured, spouse, significant other or child. *Ages 71-85 = if the applicant is not found in the prescription database(s). Does not apply when the applicant is applying for the Return of Premium Plan.)
Agent Support Hotline: Home Office: 800-736-7311 (8AM-4:45PM CST), Agent Hotline: (800) 736-7311, Prompts 112
Point Of Sale Interview Required? In most cases, no for both the paper and e-app. See the guidelines above for more detail.
State Availability: Available in all U.S. states including DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico
Application Submission Process: Submit paper application here, or fax to (254) 297-2100. Complete and submit Mobile application here.
Average Policy Issue Turnaround Time: 24-48 hours on a clean app.
Commission Payout: Daily
Can You Sell Over The Phone? Yes, but only with select organizations.
Advancing Available? Yes – 9 months advance for those that qualify.
How Far In Advance Can The First Draft Be? No more than 35 days after the policy was signed.
Pays Commission On Policy Fee? Yes
Age Rating: Age based on application date
Chargebacks On Death: Prorated – you keep earned commissions and payback any unearned commissions assuming it’s not rescinded
Chargebacks On Lapses: Prorated. Keep what you earn and payback any unearned commissions.
Underwriting Overview: MIB, Rx Check
Agent Guide: Download here
Requires E&O? No
Acceptable Payment Methods? Bank account drafts only
Face Amount Issue Limits Plans:
Senior Choice Immediate Death Benefit
Senior Choice Graded Death Benefit
Return Of Premium Death Benefit
Available Riders: There are many! Accidental Death Benefit Rider, Grandchild Rider, Nursing Home Waiver Of Premium Rider, Children’s Insurance Agreement Rider, and no-cost riders including Terminal Illness Accelerated Death Benefit and Accelerated Benefits Rider, Chronic Care. You can review all the riders and pricing details here.
Cover Foreign Nationals? Must have a Social Security number
Height-Weight Chart? Download here
Sample Final Expense Application: Download here
Rate Guide: Download here (scroll down to find rate tables by age and face amount)
Prescription/Rx Guide: Download here
Product/Underwriting Advantages:
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