Michael Prothe
About Michael Prothe
Michael Prothe serves as the Sales Director for Disability Income at Mutual of Omaha, a position he has held since 2015. With a background in external wholesaling and a focus on educating advisors about disability income protection, he has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Michael Prothe has served as the Sales Director for Disability Income (DI) at Mutual of Omaha since 2015. His tenure spans nine years, during which he has operated in the Kansas City, Missouri area. In this role, he focuses on educating financial advisors about the significance of disability income protection and lump sum products. His efforts aim to enhance awareness and understanding of these financial solutions among advisors.
Previous Experience in Insurance Sales
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Michael Prothe worked at Target Insurance Services as an External Wholesaler for Disability Income Protection from 2010 to 2015. This five-year period in Overland Park, Kansas, allowed him to develop expertise in disability income products. Prior to that, he was an External Wholesaler at MetLife for one year in 2009-2010, also in the Kansas City area. His career began at American Century Investments, where he worked as an Internal Wholesaler for ten months in 2008.
Educational Background
Michael Prothe completed his secondary education at Paola High School from 1984 to 1988. He later attended Kansas State University, where he studied Business Administration and Management. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the university, completing his studies from 1988 to 1993.
Advocacy for Disability Income Protection
In his professional capacity, Michael Prothe emphasizes the importance of disability income protection. He advocates for the role of protection planning specialists, highlighting their contribution to addressing concerns about the inability to work due to accidents or illnesses. His focus on education aims to equip advisors with the knowledge necessary to support their clients effectively.