The PIU Communicator Library

At Your Service - 07/08/2025

We deliver front and back-office resources to independent agents, brokers, general agencies and insurance marketing organizations.  Whether your focus is disability, life, medical or international risk, Petersen International can help you expand your repertoire, providing prospective clients with the most progressive personal accident insurance products in the industry. We also offer a wide range of […]

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Prospecting From Your Office Chair! - 7/8/2025

I am often asked, “how do I sell high-limit or excess disability insurance?”  The first step is identifying a prospect.  In the world of excess DI coverage, you need to be aware of how much disability insurance a person should have versus what they are able to get from the standard markets.  In general, a […]

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Preserving the Here and Now - 06/10/2025

What is important to you as an advisor?  Selling peace of mind to your clients?  Assisting in planning for their economic present and future?  Building their families safe harbors in case of unexpected catastrophe?  All are altruistic endeavors and purposeful goals for someone working in our industry.  But how do you make those intentions a […]

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Changing the Typical High-Net-Worth Narrative - 04/22/2025

High-net-worth individuals.  Traditionally, that label certainly doesn’t encompass most Americans, but unrecognized by many in the financial services industry, it does include a broad swath of prospective clientele who are everyday searching for additional financial protection options and more-well-rounded, balanced insurance portfolios. The moniker of HNWI is in itself misleading.  It can be a turn-off […]

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Would You Like Fries With That? - 04/15/2025

Producers often inquire about how they can sell more insurance to their clients.  The answer is easy but can be at times unnerving – just ask! Have you been to a fast-food drive through in the past few years?  Almost always, the first thing they say is “would you like to try the new double […]

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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, […]

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