Monthly Archives: February 2025

Case Study Snapshot: Key Person Failure to Survive

Investors in a start-up biomedical company were seeking $5,000,000 of key person insurance to cover the life of the firm’s 37-year-old CEO and patent holder.  Not only were the investors looking to indemnify the capital put into the fledgling company, but the CEO was integral to the oversight of the sales and manufacturing processes that […]

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Accident Only Medical Insurance

Petersen International’s Accident Only Medical plan has for years been a valuable tool in providing peace of mind for unique situations when health insurance is traditionally unavailable.  For U.S. residents temporarily without health coverage, the Accident Only Medical plan is a perfect fit and can be offered with up to a 12-month term of insurance.  […]

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State of the Disability Insurance Market in the United States: Trends, Growth, and Outlook

The U.S. disability insurance market continues to evolve, driven by demographic shifts, technological advancements, and changing economic conditions. Over the past five years, growth in sales across individual, Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI), and business disability coverages has demonstrated both resilience and adaptability. Leveraging data from Milliman, LIMRA, and industry leaders, this article explores key trends, […]

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Case Study Snapshot: Excess Disability

An attorney was a partner in a large Chicago law firm, and he was making $1,000,000 annually.  The partnership had agreed to provide mandatory group benefits capped at $20,000 per month.  He separately applied for an additional layer of individual coverage from a carrier willing to provide him with another $20,000 per month.  Considering the […]

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