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March 17, 2021
Effective Mar. 17, 2021, lab and exams aren't required for many applicants age 50 and younger.
February 3, 2021
Two states now require us to deliver guaranty association notices with all policies.
February 3, 2021
Unlike other states, Pennsylvania requires appointment before a producer signs an insurance application.
January 6, 2021
Our TeleApp vendor, originally named LifePlans, is now called LTCG. We’ve updated our TeleApp marketing materials to reflect this name change as well as added functionality introduced over the last year.
January 6, 2021
Joe Boland is our newest sales consultant! Joe has more than 15 years of insurance industry experience with the past eight years 100% focused on disability insurance. Please join us in welcoming Joe to The Standard.
December 2, 2020
As we look toward the end of 2020, keep these dates in mind.
November 4, 2020
Looking to set up an electronic signature account for The Standard’s applications? Remember that the account owner — or a person authorized to sign legal contracts for the account owner — must submit an Electronic Transaction Certification. This will start the approval process for the account. We’ve updated our instructions to clarify who can sign the form.
September 2, 2020
With just a few months left in the year, now’s the perfect time to take stock of sales. You’ll soon receive reports that detail current sales for you and your top producers. Use the reports to make sure you’re on track to maintain or increase your MGA compensation band – and to determine if your top producers can reach the Producer Bonus thresholds.
September 2, 2020
Did you know about one in five IDI applications are delayed due to errors or missing information? Make sure your applications aren’t caught in compliance holds by adopting these best practices.
May 18, 2020
We’re always looking for ways to enhance our online underwriting toolkit. Our newest capability — LabPiQture — searches a database of lab tests to find information needed to complete underwriting. This speeds up underwriting and allows us to make income protection offers to your clients sooner.