SirLurkAlot
Expert
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Last night I received the email pasted below from the email address: Renaissance Automated Contracting System <[email protected]> with the subject line of "Renaissance Contracting Paperwork". It was sent on behalf of Eldercare Insurance Services out of Arkansas.
I just recently spoke with one of the main FMO's I contract through and he had mentioned that he was looking at adding Renaissance but no real discussion took place. When I got this email, which was in a format that I have only received when I requested a contract, my first thought was it must be one of those rare instances where my FMO has another FMO between him and the company- and I almost began the contracting process.
However, I thought I better double-check thus I called Eldercare first thing this morning. I asked about the basis for them sending me this and the female rep at Eldercare asked that I forward the email to her so she could see it. (Note: They had been CC'd on the original email sent to me.)
She quickly emailed me back "that is a mass email that was sent out to all our agents was an encouragement to fill out the contracting link for a new product." I immediately emailed back "Thanks for the response. I was unaware that I am an agent under you. Can you tell me what companies I am contracted with you?"
I did not receive a response. I called Eldercare a little while ago and the rep I was dealing with answered the phone and informed me that it was an email that was sent out to an agent list contradicting the "our agents" she had stated in her earlier email.
I am going on 19 years as an agent and I have never experienced this tactic before. I was not really familiar with Eldercare Insurance Services besides the name kind of ringing a bell so I don't know their reputation and more importantly their release policy. To me this seems like a deceptive tactic that could definitely drive agent contracting but also piss off those who are loyal to their existing FMO's. Is this something that other reputable FMO's are doing and I've just been immune? I would be interested in hearing others thoughts on this.
Here's the original email:
Dear <My Name>,
We appreciate your interest in contracting with Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America. We look forward to working with you. You may click on the below link to begin the contracting process. Please call me or email my office with any questions or needs.
https://renaissance-contracting.com/sign_up.aspx?code=nmoL52LYgZ876334008
Eldercare Insurance Services
(800) 777-9322
[email protected]
I just recently spoke with one of the main FMO's I contract through and he had mentioned that he was looking at adding Renaissance but no real discussion took place. When I got this email, which was in a format that I have only received when I requested a contract, my first thought was it must be one of those rare instances where my FMO has another FMO between him and the company- and I almost began the contracting process.
However, I thought I better double-check thus I called Eldercare first thing this morning. I asked about the basis for them sending me this and the female rep at Eldercare asked that I forward the email to her so she could see it. (Note: They had been CC'd on the original email sent to me.)
She quickly emailed me back "that is a mass email that was sent out to all our agents was an encouragement to fill out the contracting link for a new product." I immediately emailed back "Thanks for the response. I was unaware that I am an agent under you. Can you tell me what companies I am contracted with you?"
I did not receive a response. I called Eldercare a little while ago and the rep I was dealing with answered the phone and informed me that it was an email that was sent out to an agent list contradicting the "our agents" she had stated in her earlier email.
I am going on 19 years as an agent and I have never experienced this tactic before. I was not really familiar with Eldercare Insurance Services besides the name kind of ringing a bell so I don't know their reputation and more importantly their release policy. To me this seems like a deceptive tactic that could definitely drive agent contracting but also piss off those who are loyal to their existing FMO's. Is this something that other reputable FMO's are doing and I've just been immune? I would be interested in hearing others thoughts on this.
Here's the original email:
Dear <My Name>,
We appreciate your interest in contracting with Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America. We look forward to working with you. You may click on the below link to begin the contracting process. Please call me or email my office with any questions or needs.
https://renaissance-contracting.com/sign_up.aspx?code=nmoL52LYgZ876334008
Eldercare Insurance Services
(800) 777-9322
[email protected]