Ohio National PGA Conference

VaDwayne · 10-04-2009, 08:43 AM

Just curious if anybody from the forum is going to Cincinnati this week(Oct 7-10) to attend Ohio National's PGA meeting?

DHK · 10-04-2009, 10:25 AM

Not this time, but I plan to attend the next one when they hold it.

David C · 10-05-2009, 01:14 AM

My regional rep said it's well worth the time and expense to go. Maybe next time.

VaDwayne, Are you going?

al3 · 10-05-2009, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by David C

My regional rep said it's well worth the time and expense to go. Maybe next time.

What would you EXPECT the regional rep to say? That it was a waste of time?

Ohio has some good term rates but they recently closed their guaranteed UL. I think it is important for a carrier to have a G-UL for term buyers to convert to.

It's one thing to offer a client a carrier with rock-bottom term rates like Ohio National often has, but you have to also look at the bigger picture as to what options your client will have later on to convert to. Currently ON clients only have somewhat expensive WL or traditional (and in my opinion) unstable UL as choices... and that's not enough choice for me to offer clients who express an interest in getting term now with the intention of converting to perm later.

I think that if you live within a day's drive to Cincinnati and can afford the $400 (I think that's the cost) it is probably a worthwhile couple of days of classes especially for someone just starting out.

Al

VaDwayne · 10-05-2009, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by al3

What would you EXPECT the regional rep to say? That it was a waste of time?

Ohio has some good term rates but they recently closed their guaranteed UL. I think it is important for a carrier to have a G-UL for term buyers to convert to.

It's one thing to offer a client a carrier with rock-bottom term rates like Ohio National often has, but you have to also look at the bigger picture as to what options your client will have later on to convert to. Currently ON clients only have somewhat expensive WL or traditional (and in my opinion) unstable UL as choices... and that's not enough choice for me to offer clients who express an interest in getting term now with the intention of converting to perm later.

I think that if you live within a day's drive to Cincinnati and can afford the $400 (I think that's the cost) it is probably a worthwhile couple of days of classes especially for someone just starting out.

Al

The only cost to an agent is $400 if you choose to fly. They will pay anything over $400. Other than that they pay for all lodging and food. I wanted a private room so I have to pay half of the room cost, but if you are willing to sleep with a stranger, they pay 100%. My wife is going with me so she can go to the zoo and museums, and I guess we can hang out at nightime, and I'd much rather sleep with her.

al3 · 10-05-2009, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by VaDwayne

and I'd much rather sleep with her.

Someone once said "Having sex with your wife is like striking out the pitcher."

What kind of a neo-con are you if you don't have a little something on the side?

Take notes and post a "review" of the conference.

Al

annuityseller · 10-05-2009, 08:46 PM

I had heard that Ohio national had GREAT WL products??am I wrong who has better?? I know this is kind of general!!

David C · 10-05-2009, 09:15 PM

They do have very good wl products.

VaDwayne · 10-05-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by al3

Someone once said "Having sex with your wife is like striking out the pitcher."

What kind of a neo-con are you if you don't have a little something on the side?

Take notes and post a "review" of the conference.

Al

I actually LOVE my wife, and I will take notes to post.

DHK · 10-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Yes, I look forward to your review.

I've read some other reviews that said "30 years MDRT, but THIS was best ever" and "lifechanging".

I'd have a hard time thinking it would live up to that kind of hype, so I look forward to your own review of it.