Philanthropist Pays Off Student Loans for Grads. Who’ll Help Your Clients?

Morehouse College graduates received good news on their graduation day. Robert F. Smith, a billionaire investor and philanthropist, promised to pay off their student loans. Student loan debt can be a stressful burden for new graduates as they start their career. Here’s how you can help.

Discounts for All Employees at Residency Discount Institutions

Sell The Standard and expand your business at medical institutions. You can offer Platinum Advantage with a 10 percent discount to all employees — not just residents or fellows — of ACGME, AOA or CODA institutions that have a Residency Multi-Life Discount in place.
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Make a Difference by Sharing True Stories

Read a true story about how a financial advisor made a big difference in one client’s life. It all started with a conversation…
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Social Media Toolkit: Share Why Income Protection Matters

Make the most of Disability Insurance Awareness Month in May by talking about why income protection matters. It’s easy with these ready-to-share posts.
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Quick Quiz: How to Be an Expert on Own Occ

Which definition of disability is right for which clients? The strong Regular Occupation definition that’s built into Platinum Advantage? Or the Own Occupation Rider? Take our quiz.
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Prepare Your Clients and Win More Sales

Preparing yourself and your clients for the application process is a smart step with big payoffs. Get quick tips on how to get up to speed, save time, set expectations and build trust.
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Opens and Closes: It's All About Being Real

Tip: Open a conversation with a real-life example. Keep an eye out for local news stories about unexpected events that left someone disabled.

Example: “Here’s a local [insert occupation] who was fit and healthy, then out of nowhere, this [insert disabling event] happened to him or her. How would you cope if something happened to you and you couldn’t work?”

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The Standard is a marketing name for Standard Insurance Company (Portland, Oregon), licensed in all states except New York, and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York (White Plains, New York), licensed only in New York. Products and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of the applicable insurance company.

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