HOUSTON, TX, Sep 09 (MARKET WIRE) --
AmeriLife Group, L.L.C., the largest annuity, life and health insurance
marketing organization for the U.S. senior market, and Everest, the first
nationwide funeral planning and concierge service, announced they have
signed an agreement giving AmeriLife exclusive rights to market Everest's
services to independent agents and financial advisors nationwide. The
collaborative agreement brings the added benefit of comprehensive funeral
planning assistance to AmeriLife's robust financial and insurance
solutions targeted to the senior market.
AmeriLife develops annuity, life and health insurance products with its
insurance carrier partners with distribution through its multi-channel
network comprised of 1,100 captive career agents and a nationwide network
of over 120,000 independent agents. Under the new agreement, AmeriLife
will offer Everest's funeral planning and concierge offering in tandem
with AmeriLife's suite of insurance and financial products and services.
This combined offering will provide seniors with a comprehensive solution
to address all aspects arising from end-of-life issues. The Everest
partnership enhances AmeriLife's agent's portfolio of senior market
solutions, which address everything from insurance and financial needs to
end-of-life resources and planning tools.
"This is a natural partnership for our organizations, building on our
common commitment to address the needs of today's seniors," commented Mark
Duffey, Everest CEO and President. "Seniors facing the unexpected and
expensive need to plan a funeral will now have an advocate on their side.
Armed with vital information, consumers can make the most informed,
cost-effective funeral planning decisions. Our partnership is absolutely
about providing complete peace of mind -- not only for the individual, but
for the individual's entire family," Duffey said.
Everest's services provide consumers a unique and flexible alternative to
the often expensive and rigid funeral options currently available. The
company provides advance funeral planning services and can effectively
advocate for the consumer because they do not sell funeral goods and
services, receive commissions from or have direct ties to any funeral
provider.
With access to well-informed advisors available around the clock,
extensive planning tools and the company's proprietary PriceFinder
pricing database, consumers have a high level of control, allowing them
to select the precise services they desire at the price-point of their
choosing.
"We see Everest as an incredibly valuable and unique partner that enhances
our comprehensive suite of products and services in the senior market. By
combining our resources, Everest and AmeriLife will empower seniors to
take complete control of their financial house," said Tim North,
President and CEO, AmeriLife Group, L.L.C. "The financial and logistical
issues families face when confronted with end-of-life decisions are never
easy but with this new partnership, our clients will have all the best
resources and tools available to ease difficult life transitions,"
concluded North.
About AmeriLife
AmeriLife Group, L.L.C. is the largest annuity, life and health insurance
marketing organization focused on the U.S. senior market. AmeriLife
develops annuity, life and health insurance products with its insurance
carrier partners and markets these products through its multi-channel
distribution network, which includes a captive career distribution system
and over 120,000 independent agents.
About Everest
Everest, the first nationwide funeral planning and concierge service,
offers services across the United States and Canada. The company is
dedicated to providing the critical information and services families need
to make the most informed decisions about funeral-related issues. Everest
services are available direct to the consumer, as an employee benefit, and
in tandem with certain life insurance policies. Everest is not a funeral
home, does not sell funeral goods or services, and does not receive
commissions from funeral homes or other service providers in the funeral
industry. More information can be found at www.everestfuneral.com or by
calling 1-800-913-8318.
April Lynch
Stevens FKM
(713) 867-3128
After hours
(713) 922-1895
alynch@fkmagency.com
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