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We recently authored a guest post on disability insurance options for military dentists. Below is a snippet: Disability insurance is critical and necessary for any professional.  This is even more important for General Dentists. Statistics indicate that General Dentists are almost 20% more likely to…

As posted on the blog of our friend Dr. Joel Schofer, and dedicated to our military clients, their families, and all military serving our country past and present. We extend our gratitude to all of you. Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III…

There are big changes progressively taking place in the individual life insurance market. It was only about 10 years ago when all applicants had to undergo a medical exam when applying for a life insurance policy. This meant setting aside 20-30 minutes for a stranger…

Reservists who require an income to achieve their financial goals have the same need for disability insurance until retirement. All reservists can apply for an own occupation individual disability insurance policy from the “Big 6” physician disability insurance companies… Read the rest of the post…

“Disability insurance is the most difficult type of insurance to secure but something all physicians should establish. Approximately 40% of all disability insurance applications result in either a declination or a policy modification… Read the rest of the post at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/guaranteed-standard-issue-disability-insurance/ To learn more and…

Principal is currently the only carrier offering gender neutral / unisex discounted rates for physician disability insurance at many institutions/hospitals. For females, this represents a significant (40%) discount. As of January 1 2021, this discount will change to a gender-specific one. As of now there…

Earlier this summer, MassMutual started allowing the use of the federal employee discount for military physicians and dentists. The discount is 25% off the gender distinct rates. The discount is permanent and also applies to future increases with the future insurability option (FIO) rider or…

Learn about how COVID-19 is affecting the insurance marketplace, and what you should know about disability insurance to protect your livelihood. Our article can be found on page 40 in the e-magazine issue at the following link. https://www.finance-monthly.com/issues/2020/06/ You can also view our article in…

Most disability insurance companies have monthly benefit limits of $20,000. To establish more coverage than that, you would have to establish a second policy from another disability insurance company. Now, through the end of 2020, Principal, one of the leading providers of DI for physicians,…

Chances are you have received mailings from DisabilityPro. DisabilityPro is a marketing name for the AMA sponsored group disability insurance policy underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company. The initial rates are attractive, but do you know the terms of coverage? Contact us today to learn more…