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August 5, 2020
Use the Income Protection Easy Answer Cards to share key income protection concepts and Platinum Advantage features. These cards are designed to help you educate producers new to IDI on income protection basics. Share the entire deck. Or share cards individually to focus on one topic at a time.
July 23, 2020
As we all adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, The Standard introduced several temporary guidelines to help customers get and keep IDI. On July 31, 2020, these temporary guidelines will expire and we’ll return to our normal guidelines with one exception. We’ll continue to not require labs or exams for some applications through Sept. 30, 2020.
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.
May 6, 2020
In the current COVID-19 environment, a solid social media presence is essential. Our Social Media Toolkit and LinkedIn Best Practices can help you and your producers raise your social profile. Plus, May’s Disability Insurance Awareness Month provides a perfect opportunity to reach out to potential new brokers and clients.
April 29, 2020
COVID-19 is prompting an increase in questions from our customers. In response, The Standard has created an online COVID-19 Resource Center where customers can find answers to common questions. We’re regularly updating the Individual Disability section of the Resource Center so be sure to check back for more details.
April 29, 2020
In the current environment, video messages from you and your producers can add a personal touch to client communications. We’re sharing best practices, instructions and important reminders to help you create personal videos.
April 29, 2020
We’ve extended the premium payment grace period to 91 days for all IDI customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extended grace period will be effective through the end of May 2020. We’ll continue to monitor COVID-19 impacts and review our grace period guidelines as the situation evolves.
March 4, 2020
GSI plans in California will move to Platinum Advantage GSI for newly eligible employees, starting July 1, 2020. We'll send offices the Notice of Change and Platinum Advantage offer letter for each case in mid-March. These must be delivered to clients by April 1, 2020.
February 14, 2020
Now physician residents and fellows who have employment contracts can secure monthly benefits to cover more of their new income from the start.
December 4, 2019
We’ve expanded our Electronic Signature Program. Now you can work with more clients electronically to complete more transactions. We’ve included more vendors in the program. And you can now electronically complete, sign and submit all forms — not just new business applications.