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March 6, 2019
Nearly 70 percent of adult Americans use Facebook, according to the Pew Research Center. With nearly everyone on social media, you can’t afford not to be. This article talks about The Standard’s social media presence, content we’re creating for your producers to use, and tips for you to start or enhance your own social media practice.
March 6, 2019
Residents and fellows like Platinum Advantage’s strong income protection features because they guard against income loss due to disability over their careers. But residents will really love the ability to buy a base policy as low as $1,000 in monthly benefits and increase coverage later when they’re earning more.
February 6, 2019

We’ve sent all active producers appointed in New York a contract addendum to comply with a new New York Cybersecurity Regulation. All producers licensed in New York must be in compliance by March 1, 2019.
November 7, 2018
It’s never too early to plan for year-end deadlines. We’ll make every effort to place your business in force before the year-end commission cut-off date of Dec. 27, 2018. Read end-of-year reminders regarding policy effective dates, delivery requirements and commission dates.
October 3, 2018
Your top producers are championing The Standard and we want to reward them with the Platinum Advantage Producer Renewal Bonus program. Our tools can help you identify producers nearing bonus sales thresholds, explain how they can earn more and motivate them to boost sales.
October 3, 2018
As part of a company-wide initiative to increase electronic processes and digitize records, we’re phasing out paper commission statements and payments. Starting this week, new producers must submit direct deposit information.
September 5, 2018
Starting Sept. 24, The Standard is changing how we process applications. All applications must be complete — with income documentation submitted and medical labs ordered — before we conduct the first underwriting review. This should result in more final decisions at first underwriting review.
September 5, 2018
The Standard and its employees are dedicated to giving back. In 2017, we gave $4.4 million through our Employee Giving Campaign. We gave $1.1 million in corporate contributions from The Standard and grants from The Standard Charitable Foundation. That's a total of $5.5 million last year. Learn more in the 2017 Community Engagement Report.
September 5, 2018
Nick Gaubatz joined The Standard’s IDI team this summer. He has nearly 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. We’re happy to add Nick, and his skills and knowledge, to our team.
August 1, 2018
As part of managing producer contracting and appointments, The Standard won't renew state appointments for producers who haven't submitted an application for more than 12 months in a state. If a producer without an appointment in a specific state submits an application, we’ll immediately reactivate the appointment in that state.