Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events

October 28, 2026

The holiday season and end of 2026 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. 26 and 27, 2026
  • Dec. 24 and 25, 2026
  • Jan. 1, 2027
     

Distributions

To ensure completion by Dec. 31, 2026, we must receive complete distribution requests with no additional requirements by Dec. 11. We’ll try to complete requests received after Dec. 11 or with outstanding requirements by Dec. 31, but we can’t guarantee completion.

New Business

We must receive new business requirements by Dec. 11 for contracts to be issued by Dec. 31, 2026.  This includes:

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

Have Questions?

Contact our service specialists at 800.247.6888 or send us a message. 

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