General Information
The insurance plans in the SPE Insurance Program are underwritten by some of Americas most recognized names in insurance.
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life Insurance Company (51 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010) underwrites the Group Term Life Insurance, First-to-Die Life Insurance, 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance, High-Limit Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Comprehensive HealthCare Insurance, HSA Qualified Health Insurance, and Catastrophic Major Medical Insurance Plans. Founded in 1845 and a recognized leader in the association group insurance field, it is one of the largest and most respected life insurance companies in the nation. It has consistently received among the highest ratings from the leading independent rating services: A.M. Best, Fitch Ratings, Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investor Services. It has received the highest ratings for financial strength from the leading independent ratings services: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch Ratings (AAA), Standard and Poor’s (AAA), and Moody’s Investor Services (Aaa). Source: Individual Third Party Ratings Reports (as of 6/16/09)
New York Life and AGIA are licensed to conduct business in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada. New York Life is domiciled in New York State and its NAIC identification number is 66915. AGIA is domiciled in the state of California and its license number is 0155705.
The SPE Insurance Plans underwritten by New York Life are generally available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The major medical plans are not currently available in the states indicated in the Eligibility Requirements sections of the Comprehensive HealthCare, HSA Qualified and Catastrophic Major Medical Plan descriptions.
The Broker of Record is:
F. Michael Strunk
P. O. Box 511385
Punta Gorda, FL 33951-1385
Phone: 941-639-3333
CA License #0C30823
Residents of Florida:
F. Michael Strunk is a licensed Florida agent for service of Florida residents.
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Monumental Life Insurance Company
The SPE In-Hospital Insurance Plan, and Cancer Expense Insurance Plan are underwritten by Monumental Life Insurance Company of Cedar Rapids, IA, an AEGON company. Monumental Life is one of the oldest and largest life insurance companies in the U.S. Monumental's long-standing history of service and financial strength has earned it consistently high marks from insurance ratings agencies. For more information, please visit www.aegonins.com.
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies. The Aetna companies that offer, underwrite, or administer dental coverage include Aetna Life Insurance Company, Aetna Health Inc., Aetna Dental of California Inc., and Aetna Dental Inc. Aetna's corporate headquarters are located at 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156.
Medicare Supplement Plan
for Members Enrolled in Parts A and B of Medicare
Depending on your state of residence, the SPE Medicare Supplement Plan is provided by Monumental Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and in New York, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company.
There are 10 Medicare Supplement options available to members.** But which of these 10 insurance plans is right for you? There is no single "best choice." The insurance plan that is best for you is the one that most closely meets your specific personal needs. Each insurance plan provides a different level of protection - so you can compare them and fit them to your personal needs and budget.
For more detailed information about these and other plans, please write or call the National Service Center. All 10 plans are available in most states.
Medicare Supplement Processing Dept.
P. O. Box 1340
Valley Forge, PA 19482-9946
Telephone Toll-Free:
1-800-247-1771
* Prospective Payment Assessment Committee,
Report to the U.S. Congress, June, 2000.
** Not available in Massachusetts or Wisconsin.
About the Insurance Program's Administrator
AGIA is recognized as a leader in association group insurance because their approach is simple - they take care of the details so their clients dont have to. The secret to AGIAs customer service is what happens behind the scenes. Their staff knows each plan inside and out and stays on top of insurance trends. Most importantly, AGIA trains its customer service representatives to treat insureds the way they would want to be treated. AGIA is located in Carpinteria, California, and has been administrator of the Insurance Program since October 1996. Their toll-free number is 1-800-337-3140. Correspondence can be sent to the SPE Insurance Program, P. O. Box 189, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0189, or you may reach them by email at speinsurance@agia.com
For More Complete Information...
The complete terms and conditions of the SPE Group Insurance Program are set forth in the various group policies under which the insurance is provided.
This website contains contains a partial description of some of the principal provisions and definitions of the proposed insurance coverage. The complete terms, conditions and limitations are set forth in the group policies issued by the respective insurance carriers. Insured members will receive a certificate summarizing their benefits.
These Plans are subject to rate changes on any policy anniversary or premium due date. Once you are enrolled in a Plan, your premium payments are due on each renewal date.