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July 12, 2017
New to Platinum Advantage, the Student Loan Benefit Rider can help a producer provide a spot-on income protection plan that homes in on exactly what a physician or dentist client needs. Help clients choose the monthly benefit amounts and terms that match their obligations.
July 12, 2017
To improve legibility, we’ve changed the font in all Platinum Advantage application forms. Use the new forms to help ensure your applications are readable. You can also help ensure legibility by minimizing the number of times applications are scanned or faxed.
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
Encourage your producers and advisors to use the TeleApp scheduling point-of-sale service to jumpstart the application and underwriting process. Point-of-sale scheduling can speed up the application process by up to four days!
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.
June 7, 2017
With the FPO peak season upon us, we are focused on providing FPO quotes and increase policies as fast as possible. To that end, we have optimized our processes to get illustrations completed and increase option applications handled quickly.
June 7, 2017
Platinum Advantage GSI launched June 1, 2017! We've designed the income protection product around the precise needs of your clients — and potential clients. At its core, the coverage is as strong as The Standard products you're used to selling.
May 3, 2017
We conducted a pilot project to test requesting underwriting questionnaires and authorizations directly from applicants through the secure system of DocuSign. Due to the overwhelming success of the pilot, this practice will expand to all agencies throughout the year.
May 3, 2017
May through October is the peak season for FPO increases. We have enhanced our processes and dedicated more staff to increase applications to help accelerate the underwriting process. Here are some steps you can take to help shorten the time to underwriting decision.
May 3, 2017

Do your producers have questions about the claim process? After speaking with a claim specialist by calling 800.628.9797, the policyowner will be sent a claim packet. The policyowner will then complete and submit the claim packet, which includes the Insured's Statement, Attending Physician's Statement and Authorization to Obtain Information form.