End of Year Reminders and Holiday Closures

We're entering the season of shorter days and cooler temperatures. You know what that means — it’s time to finish up the year. Below you’ll find important dates that impact your commission and delivery cutoffs as well as The Standard’s schedule for holiday closures.

End-of-Year Commission Date

The year-end commission cutoff date will be Dec. 27, 2022. We'll make every effort to place your business in force before this date. We'll pay commissions on policies placed in force after Dec. 27 during the mid-January 2023 commission cycle.

Policy Delivery Requirements

We guarantee that all pending policies with complete and compliant delivery requirements received at our home office by noon Pacific on Tuesday, Dec. 27 will be placed in force by the end of business that day, the commission cutoff date.

For outstanding delivery requirements, access your Policy Inquiry account. To create a Policy Inquiry account, please contact your General Agent.

Office Holiday Closures

We will for close for holidays on Dec. 23 and 26, 2022, and Jan. 2, 2023.

For Producers Only

More About Updates
We're adjusting our Platinum Advantage rates and extending discounts to more states. These adjusted rates and discounts for The Standard’s fully underwritten Platinum Advantage product are now available in all states except South Carolina.
The Standard’s Electronic Medical Questionnaire is now available in all states except New York and South Carolina.
Our new sales consultants have extensive individual disability insurance experience and will report to Joe Boland, our new manager, sales operations.
We’ve lowered rates on Platinum Advantage, increased the Preferred Occupation Discount to 20% and launched a new 5% eApply Discount.