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Announcing: Principal GUL/SUL Rate Increase

Effective June 8, 2020, premiums on the Principal Universal Life Protector V and Survivorship Universal Protector III will see an increase as the result of recent declines in interest rates and increase market volatility. Guaranteed premiums are expected to increase on average 11% - 14% varying by age and payment duration. Application must be submitted, and in good order, by June 15th to retain the current rates. 

To learn more about transition guidelines, please click here.

How The CARES Act Can Help Business Owners

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law this March and provides over $350 Billion in relief and aid to America’s small businesses. Advisors can help their business owner clients through the financial impacts of this pandemic, but there’s a lot of information to sift through – and time is of the essence.

What do your clients need now?

• Strategies to pay and retain employees.
• Help determining what loan and tax relief programs may be appropriate for their business.
• Consulting to help navigate this uncertain economic time.

We can help you understand the business provisions of this legislation, the types of relief available, and how your clients can take advantage of these programs.

Resources:

• CARES Act Decision Guide - Walk step by step through the necessary decisions about federal relief — based on your client's unique business circumstances.
• CARES Act Payroll Protection Program and Tax Credit Calculator - See how much relief your clients might receive from the Paycheck Protection Program, and compare that to tax credits for retaining employees.
• Paycheck Protection Program Overview
• Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
• CARES Act Chart - A simple chart that explains relief for businesses.

THANK YOU

We at GBS Insurance thank you again for your business. For more information or insurance quote requests, please contact your brokerage manager or give us a call at (800) 473-5966

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GBS Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. do not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. The information presented here is not specific to any individual’s personal circumstances. To the extent that this material concerns tax matters, it is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Each taxpayer should seek independent advice from a tax professional based on his or her individual circumstances.

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