Disability Insurance Services: Our Story
Founded in 1997 by Daniel C. Steenerson, and headquartered in San Diego, Disability Insurance Services (DIS) has grown to become the nation’s largest and most trusted resource for premier disability insurance solutions.
The company was founded with a simple belief:
Everyone deserves financial security, especially when life takes an unexpected turn.
DIS helps you protect your clients’ INCOME:
the foundation of their financial security.
Why Advisors Partner with DIS:
DI Done Right.
Collaborate with an unparalleled team of industry experts who routinely go the extra mile to advocate and problem solve on your behalf. We are committed to responding to every request with accuracy, urgency and professionalism. Your success is our mission.
Smart Technology
We’ve reimagined disability insurance automation for the digital age. By investing in cutting-edge insurance technology, we have streamlined workflows, reduced friction, and equipped agents with faster, simpler tools that boost productivity and elevate success.
Effective Go-To-Market Strategies
As part of the DIS network, you and your team can access a comprehensive suite of resources to help you generate leads, nurture prospects and close sales. To help agents quickly build sales skills and confidence, we offer free co-selling services.
Why Agencies and Financial Firms Partner with DIS:
- Less Operational Noise: We provide complete sales and marketing support, ready-to-deploy campaigns, and easier processes so your agents can do what matters most: generate leads and serve clients.
- Easier Cross-Selling: Use our proven, efficient processes to support easier cross-selling, thereby increasing the products placed, and enhancing the satisfaction and loyalty of every client.
- Enhanced Client Experiences: With DIS by your side handling the administrative side of DI and LTCI, your team has more time to build trust, deepen connections, and deliver exceptional service that clients remember and share with others.
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These resources make explaining coverage easy:
- The Beginners Guide to Disability Insurance provides a quick introduction to coverage.
- The Anatomy of a DI Policy breaks down the inner workings of coverage in a way that’s easy to understand.
- The Quote Options Worksheet helps you provide clients with the disability insurance option that makes sense for their budget.
- Consumers: find additional disability insurance resources here.