The PIU Communicator Library
State of the Disability Insurance Market in the United States: Trends, Growth, and Outlook - 02/11/2025
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, […]
SBA Loan Indemnification - 1/21/2025
Many checks, balances and hurdles are required when someone attempts to secure a capital advance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). One such obligation of lenders is life insurance, indemnifying the death of a borrower during a loan term. SBA lenders typically won’t close on corporate loans without collateralized backing in the form of […]
Insurance for Chiropractors - 12/03/2024
From a disability insurance underwriting perspective, certain occupation classes require more finesse than others. One such classification is that of the chiropractor, not as risky as an underground coal miner, but definitely more concerning to disability carriers than an accountant. But why? Why are chiropractors such difficult prospects and are frequently unwanted by insurance companies? […]
Physician Disability Insurance Solutions Part 2 - 11/12/2024
Aside from the personal economics of physicians and surgeons, business planning is also of great concern from a disability perspective. Last week we investigated addressing the personal income protection needs of medical professionals. This week we will delve further into the physician and surgeon market with an emphasis on business solutions. Like most other American […]
Severance: Mitigating Corporate Liabilities - 08/15/2024
As corporate takeovers, mergers and acquisitions continue to be regular occurrences in many business markets, occasional workforce reorganization and downsizing throughout most industries are inevitable. Most importantly for employment liability safeguards, tactful and conscientious business owners will provide comprehensive severance packages at the moment of termination to assist the severed employee through that often-difficult life […]
Marijuana Business Insurance Solutions - 09/24/2024
The U.S. legal cannabis industry has been enduring some growing pains. Several years ago, when many states legalized the sale of marijuana and THC products for medicinal as well as recreational use, sales and market share exploded. Corporate and state government revenue projections were outstanding. Investors were lining up, tens of thousands of new jobs […]