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May 2, 2018
We’re happy to announce that Darcy Strand Fetzer is The Standard’s new in force operations manager. Darcy is a seasoned leader with nine years at The Standard. Now Darcy will lead our contact center and in force case managers, ensuring the high level of customer service you expect from The Standard.
May 2, 2018
No lag time. Access to all your quotes. Built-in system validations for accurate illustrations. These are just some of the reasons you’ll love running your own quotes in The Standard’s Illustration Software. And now you can create increase quotes for GME policyowners, too!
March 7, 2018
Due to scheduled maintenance, The Standard’s Illustration Software will be unavailable the weekend of March 24 and 25. Be sure to download the most recent version of the console software if you'll need to create illustrations that weekend.
February 7, 2018
Platinum Advantage has been a hit with clients across the country — and, beginning Feb. 26, you can offer this highly successful product in Florida. Check out the transition details, and new and updated marketing materials that will help you sell in Platinum Advantage in Florida.
December 6, 2017
We’ve updated Platinum Advantage application packets with a new IDI Application Checklist and Cover Sheet as well as a new form to initiate the online credit card payment process for conditional receipt.
September 6, 2017
Platinum Advantage GSI launched June 1, 2017 and we’ll move existing GSI plans to Platinum Advantage, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
August 2, 2017
he Standard's web portal — and access to the Illustration Software, Policy Inquiry and Producer Online — will be unavailable all day Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, during scheduled maintenance. If you anticipate needing to use The Standard’s Illustration Software this weekend, please download the console version.
August 2, 2017
Provide expert advice about how Total Disability changes when a client adds an Own Occupation Rider to a Platinum Advantage policy. This article explains exactly when and why a client might need the Own Occupation Rider.
June 14, 2017
We’ve made several occupation class changes to align The Standard's business products with Platinum Advantage. These changes primarily affect business product applicants in medical occupations. Additionally, neonatologists have been upgraded to 4P for Platinum Advantage, and dental hygienists, as of June 30, will no longer be eligible for any individual disability insurance products from The Standard.
June 7, 2017
We're pleased to announce that collateral assignment of IDI policy benefits may now be requested at time of policy issue. Effective immediately, please use the new Collateral Assignment form with updated terms and conditions to request the assignment of benefits to a third party as loan collateral.