Preneed News - April Issue

Welcome to Preneed News, Assurant Preneed's bi-monthly e-newsletter, that offers sales tips to help build business, shares success stories from other firms, updates you on industry news and trends, and provides you with service information and special promotions. Please feel free to forward Preneed News to your business associates.
Counselor News:
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Preneedville Palm Pilot:
Enter to win a Palm Pilot – it’s easy. Simply visit the Preneedville* Coffee Shop and join the discussions. Every comment posted, from April 15 - May 15, automatically enters the author into the drawing. The more comments posted, the greater the odds are to win the Palm Pilot. There are no limits on the numbers of postings per person. Winners will be announced in the Coffee Shop and in the next issue of Preneed News.
Travel Plan Contest:
Last month coinciding with the launch of the new Travel Plan, we announced a $1,000 sales award to the sales counselor selling the most Travel Plans between March 1 to July 31, 2005. Everyone is eligible to participate.
Feature Value Added Service: Wiser Way/Full Circle
Created by Assurant Preneed, Wiser Way/Full Circle is a community outreach tool designed to help seniors begin their end of life planning process, while helping firms and agents build brand in their community.

This turnkey seminar program, presented in a non-invasive, educational workshop format, is segmented into two distinct models for general agents (Wiser Way) and funeral firms (Full Circle). The program positions the firm or agent as the end of life planning expert, and provides a forum for seniors to discuss end of life questions and plans.

Congratulations to the March Madness Basketball Winners
1st Fred Rieman
2nd Terrance Cross
3rd Maggie Spikes
4th Keith Redmon
5th Jason Salamun
6th Myron White
7th Blake Kelley
8th Adam Raub
9th Cliff Telgren
10th Shawn Woods
11th Kevin Zurchin

Feature Article:
Max isn’t your typical funeral home staff member, but he is definitely making a difference in grieving families lives. Discover how this 4-legged friend became a full time employee at Clock Funeral Home.
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Valentine’s Day can be painful for widows and widowers. Read how the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home in Weirton, W.Va. went the extra mile for its families on February 14.
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Funeral Firm Success Stories:
Gehlback & Royse Funeral Home’s relationship with its preneed partner makes it easy for the firm to write preneed and respond to its families in a timely manner. >> Read More
Tips:
Ever wonder how to differentiate your marketing material from your competitors? Discover four tips to help your marketing material stand out from the masses.
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