Disability Insurance does not only Cover Accidents

If I had a dollar for every time somebody told me they don’t need disability insurance because they don’t believe they will ever get in an accident (auto or otherwise), I would be a wealth man (well, maybe I’d have … Continue reading

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Disability Causes Severe Financial Hardship

The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) is a non-profit organization committed to informing and educating the American Public about the widespread and growing frequency of disability and the financial impact it can have. Their annual surveys are a great source … Continue reading

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The Causes of Disability May Surprise You

It amazes me how many people I speak to about disability insurance tell me they don’t need disability insurance because they believe they won’t get into accidents.  While a good disability insurance policy will cover disabilities caused by accidents, there … Continue reading

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The Gift of Health and Disability Insurance

What are you giving yourself this year for Christmas?  I know you have been busy purchasing gifts for others, but you should really give yourself a gift this year.  If you don’t yet have disability insurance, it’s a good time … Continue reading

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Disability Insurance and Pre-existing Conditions

I quite often have to present a disability insurance offer to a client that has been issued with an exclusion for a pre-existing condition.  My clients’ responses range from resigned consent to complete outrage that the insurance company would not … Continue reading

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But I don’t Get in Accidents

I have heard this phrase many times when broaching the subject of disability insurance with a client.  I always pull out a chart that shows the leading causes of disabilities.  My clients are always surprised to see that accidents are … Continue reading

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