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July 2010
- Friday is the last day to submit illustrations for The Protector (The Standard)
- Great Idea for Unique Insurance Sales Opportunity in Multi Life BOE - Guaranteed Issue (Lloyd's of London)
June 2010
- CA application deadline reminder (The Standard)
- Disability Income Insurance Occupational Class Upgrade for Gastroenterologists (Union Central)
- Don't Leave Your Chiropractor Clients Uninsured or Under Insured (Lloyd's of London)
- Specialties in dentistry, last day for apps in CA, and more with The Standard
- The Standard's product, The Protector+ now in CA
May 2010
- How we help preserve your business, and more with The Standard
- When you have questions about The Standard's IDI commissions; new webinar; and more
- Union Central's Disability Income Insurance Enhancements
- Information about The Standard's IDI policies May 14 - 17
- National support for your The Standard's DI sales, new marketing materials, and more
April 2010
- A closer look at The Standard's Business Owner Rewards, and much more
- Good News for Graduating Medical Residents and Fellows with The Standard
- The Standard has new Illustration Software Update
March 2010
- New Standard illustration software version, updated marketing materials and more
- The Standard is pleased to announce off-anniversary FPO increases
- The Standard is pleased to announce enhancements to The Business Protector
- The Standard is pleased to announce up to $10,000 monthly benefit for The Business Protector for new business owners
- The Standard is pleased to announce higher occupation class ratings
- The Standard is pleased to announce three new training tools to help increase IDI sales
- The Standard is pleased to announce increased issue and participation limits for 3A occ classes and 3P dentists
- The Standard is pleased to announce increased issue limits
February 2010
- The Standard new GI resources, and more
- You asked for it: MGA agencies can order teleapps and more
- The Standard has released New IDI Illustration Software; How to sell more IDI
January 2010
- New address for contracting and commissions. Obtain permission before using The Standard's logo
- How to receive industry recognition with The Standard
- The Standard shows how to expedite the processing of your IDI applications
- The Standard is pleased to announce increased benefits
December 2009
- How The Standard helps you increase your sales
- Update your IDI Illustration Software before 2010 with The Standard
- The Standard's GI service commitment to you
- The Standard is pleased to announce increased benefits, and more
- The Standard's year end processing, Update your illustration software, and more
- You ask. The Standard delivers: FPO Exercise Packet Update
November 2009
- Do you know about these popular IDI marketing materials and sales aids?
- Business Continuity Plan for flu season, and more
October 2009
- Webinars help you grow your business; New Postcard promotes Voluntary Guarantee Issue
- New IDI resources for you, changes to WA forms, how to obtain permission to use The Standard's logo and more
September 2009
August 2009
- The Standard's GR policies are attractive, affordable alternatives to noncan policies
- IDI and GI resources help your sales, new email addresses and a preview of future DI NEWS with The Standard
- More about TeleApps, new training materials and information with The Standard
- The Standard's new TeleApp, new Product Guide and much more
- Three new appointments to The Standard's IDI management
July 2009
June 2009
- The Standard's offices are closed July 3 and more
- New supervisor of The Standard's IDI Underwriting Services and more
- New discount practices for Ohio are effective June 20 with The Standard
- June 20 changes coming to Ohio with The Standard
- Your questions about paramed testing with The Standard
- Change in paramed vendor and more with The Standard
May 2009
- Wall Street Journal DI Highlight for Disability Insurance Awareness Month
- Automated Guarantee Issue Underwriting Request Form with The Standard
- New study on the effects of disability with The Standard
- How to illustrate the new occ class increases and more with The Standard
- Occ class increases, preventing policy lapses and a peek at The Standard's new brand
- The Standard is pleased to announce new GI program
April 2009
- Advertising and marketing to support your sales during Disability Insurance Awareness Month from The Standard
- New conveniences for your customers, and coming Ohio changes from The Standard
- New program from The Standard combines IDI with LTD, and more
March 2009
- Improved, new audio visual IDI presentations
- New tools you can use, Updated Financial Strength flyer, and Sales Webinar from The Standard
- Rate reduction now available for The Protector+ in Delaware and New Mexico with The Standard
- Roles in a GI IDI case with The Standard
- If customers ask about their IDI coverage and more from The Standard
- The Standard's premium rate reduction for The Protector+
- Greg Ness, President, speaks to The Standard's management and strengths
- Disability Awareness Month; IDI Software Illustration information
February 2009
- Correction on The Standard's reference product guide enhancements; Change to MI language
- Changes in reporting for guarantee issue plans under ERISA
- The Standard's reference product guide enhancements and changes
- Assurity's underwriting changes
- What GI IDI plans are available if there is no existing LTD, and more
- Increases in FPO pool limit and benefit amounts for The Standard’s business products plus new software update
January 2009
- Two GI case profiles, helpful press and more
- Changes to the FPO Rider for The Protector policies sold 2000-2003
- Temporary changes affect some occupations
- Opportunity for national publicity, special programs at The Standard and more
- How to receive industry recognition from The Standard
- Met Life has good news for you regarding BOE!
- The Standard has new underwriting contacts, new blue collar flyer and more
- Change in The Standard's IDI Sales Support
December 2008
- Reserve your copies of the new The Standard product guide
- Union Central Off Anniversary FIO Campaign - Extended through January 31, 2009!
- How to sell Guarantee Issue individual disability insurance from The Standard
- Coming Soon: A new website for The Standard
- Year end IDI reminders from The Standard
- Small business market presentation; Update your illustration software, and more...
November 2008
- Year end processing helps you maximize your commissions
- November Commission Cut off, Website maintenance and Marketing materials
- The Standard is pleased to announce increased benefit amounts for government employees
- The Standard is standing strong in turbulent times
October 2008
- Quoting 4P Occ Class in California
- The Standard is built to last
- Opportunities to promote IDI, Conditional Receipt update and more
September 2008
- Eric Parson's statement about The Standard's financial stability
- Changes to requirements for those working at home, new marketing materials and more
- Convenience for your customers and one less piece of paper for you
August 2008
- Illinois Mutual Wants to Give You MORE This Year! Simply follow our 2008 DI rewards program, and walk away with extra cash and prizes!
- How to increase your success in placing modified offers
July 2008
- The Standard is honored and more
- What we are doing to serve you better
- Update your illustration software before it expires and more
- New marketing materials support your IDI sales
- New study on effects of disability and more
June 2008
- Replacement of Coverage form now included in the application packet
- The Standard is pleased to announce policy delivery requirements are now accepted via email or fax
- Additional information about I&P limit increases
- Changes to Earned Income Enhancer, flexible policy dating available in two more states
"I’ve worked with DIS for six years now. DIS is a top notch outfit – a great agency and with a great staff. The DI Analyzer outlines differences in coverage, they're very expeditious in getting applications approved, and they communicate very well with us. If you want to work with a great agency, work with DIS."
