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Welcome to our first edition of
The Potomac Group News Update
an e-newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date with news and events within our industry and here at The Potomac Group. In this edition, you will find information on recent carrier and product changes, our 2007 Regional Meetings, and the latest Greenberg & Traurig Alerts. After reading through our first edition, we invite you to take our brief survey (click on the banner ad at the bottom right) and let us know what you think. It is our goal to lead the industry in unparalleled service and resources for high end insurance producers like you.

Gonzalo Garcia

carrier and product news

AIG/American General Life
- Introducing USL Elite Universal Life
- Accelerated Death Benefit Disclosure Requirement

AXA Equitable
- Estate Taxes Aren’t Going Away

Genworth Financial
- New York Producers Need Contract Amendment
- New Contract Delivery Procedures in CA, LA, PA,
SD, WV

- Make Sure Your Genworth Financial Info is Up-to-Date

John Hancock
- Introducing The Re-priced Accumulation UL
- Protection Whole Life Frequently Asked Questions
- Introducing the Newly Priced Protection UL-G!

West Coast Life
 
Introducing LifeTime Platinum II

GREENBERG TRAURIG ALERTS

Special Report (January 2007)
- New Law Changes Taxation of Charitable Remainder Trusts Earning Unrelated Business Income

Alert: Tax (January 2007)
- Supercharged Credit Shelter Trust — How to Get the Most Out of Your Estate Tax Shelter

Special Report (January 2007)
- New Obstacles to Stranger-Owned Life Insurance Transactions ("SOLI")


 


 


 

ADVANCED MARKETS BULLETIN

Estate Planning: Leaving a Multi-Generational Legacy Using a Dynasty Trust
A recent Merrill Lynch/Capgemini World Report estimates that one in every 125 Americans is a millionaire. At some point, planning will be required to transfer this wealth to their heirs. If not done properly, Uncle Sam will become one of the transferees – not only on the first generation’s passing, but also for each generation thereafter. With such a concern, and as more states continue to abrogate the “rule against perpetuity,” the use of Dynasty Trusts has become a valuable planning tool. Click here to read more.

 
Upcoming Calls and Events

Teleconference: TOLI Simplified Roll-out
Date: February 27, 2007 - 3:00 pm EST

Register Online Now or call 888.241.1254

Teleconference: Tuesday's with Jerry
Date: March 6, 2007 - 3:00 pm EST

Register Now or call Pam Tucciarone at
800.722.1600, ext. 6446

2007 Regional Meeting: Orlando, FL
Date: March 12-13, 2007 - Disney Yacht Club

Register Now or call Adalia Goycochea at
800.722.1600, ext. 6462

2007 Regional Meeting: Las Vegas, NV
Date: March 26-27, 2007 - The Signature at MGM Grand

Register Now or call Adalia Goycochea at
800.722.1600, ext. 6462

Key Office Personnel (KOP) Meeting:
Bethesda, MD Date: April 19-20, 2007
Register Now or call Pam Tucciarone at
800.722.1600, ext. 6446


 
Questions?

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