The PIU Communicator Library
The 2026 IDIS National Conference - 08/11/2026
Petersen International Underwriters is pleased to remind you that the 22nd annual national conference of the International DI Society will commence on October 12, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. The association has a wonderful line-up of guest speakers and industry experts this year sharing their […]
How DI Fits into Business Planning – Part 2 - 07/28/2026
Last week we discussed how overhead expense and loan indemnification disability plans are vital tools in managing business disruption, but there are other insurance products that are just as important in the grand scheme of business planning. Key person disability insurance is an important planning safeguard. The physical loss of a key employee or employer […]
How DI Fits into Business Planning – Part I - 07/21/2026
There are many repercussions when serious illness or injury strikes and keeps someone from being able to work. Not only is the disabled person directly affected and in over their head from health, emotional and financial standpoints, but the results affect everyone and everything associated with that person. Close family and friends are reeling from […]
Excess for Success - 07/14/2026
Often when insurance professionals think of Petersen International for excess disability insurance including group GSI coverage and individual DI, they think of only high-income earners. And yes, we do often illustrate the need for supplemental disability insurance for people making lofty incomes. But the truth is that our bread and butter cases are the same […]
Longevity Risk – The Fear of Outliving Our Money - 06/09/2026
A recent survey by the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement found that Americans are more concerned with outliving retirement savings than actually dying. 67% worry about running out of money prior to their demise than death itself. They also worry about affording healthcare and long-term care into retirement. The survey statistics demonstrate how […]
Case Study Snapshot: Chiropractor DI - 06/02/2026
A 34-year-old chiropractor just opening her own private practice was rightfully aware she needed to be well insured. She recognized how physically demanding her job could be and disability insurance was a priority. In addition to her own personal income, she was concerned with the financial protection of her fledgling business and her new employees […]