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HDF/RFA Approval
UA’s High Deductible Plan F and Reserve Fund Annuity are now approved for sale in Virginia and Alaska. A special mailing has been sent to Agents working in these states. For additional materials, please contact Agent Supply.

Interest Rates Set
The Lifestyle Annuity new money interest rate for the month of June is 3.50 percent. Rates will continue to be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. The Deposit Fund Rider new business interest rate for 2005 has been set at 3.00 percent.

Attn: All Agents
In an effort to help you write new business and maintain high persistency, UA will waive a portion of the $1,730 calendar year deductible amount required on our High Deductible Plan F Medicare Supplement policies for the last half of 2005.

For HDF policies with an effective date of July 1, 2005 and thereafter, UA will waive $500 of the 2005 annual deductible amount. The first $1,230 must be paid by the policyholder before policy benefits begin for 2005.

Attn: First UA Agents
The New York State Legislature has passed legislation increasing licensing fees for insurance Agents. Effective immediately, licensing fees have been increased to $40 per year or $80 for a two-year license. An application to renew your New York license is located online at www.ins.state.ny.us/faxappi.htm. All First UA Agents need to send in a copy of their new license by July 31, 2005. First UA Agents who fail to send in their renewed license will be terminated.

Important Reminder
For All UA Agents
FLEXguard uses a new type of application which utilizes Teleform technology. All Teleforms, including applications, bank draft authorizations, and UA Partners enrollment forms, may not be photocopied. Photocopied applications will not scan properly, resulting in delays in business processing.

Do Not Call Reminder
Please remember that all referrals and leads are subject to Do Not Call (DNC) legislation and UA regulation policies. All phone numbers should be sent to the Home Office to be “scrubbed” against the Federal and Company DNC registries. Agents are responsible for checking State DNC lists independently.

Home Office Holiday Schedule
The Home Office in McKinney will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We wish you all a safe and spectacular Fourth!