Monthly Archives: August 2026

No Such Thing as a Bad Risk – Part 2

I would like to continue with our outline from last week of what makes Lloyd’s of London such a special insurance marketplace.  I want to touch further on aspects of what Lloyd’s and Petersen International can find and provide for your disability insurance clientele. Let’s take a look at more of those specialty risks: 4. […]

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No Such Thing as a Bad Risk – Part 1

The world of disability insurance written at Lloyd’s of London is often considered mysterious.  This is a perception.  That which is not typical is often misunderstood in the insurance industry. As a Lloyd’s underwriter, I am frequently presented with risks that fall well outside those written by traditional American disability carriers.  Standard DI markets have […]

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The 2026 IDIS National Conference

Petersen International Underwriters is pleased to remind you that the 22nd  annual national conference of the International DI Society will commence on October 12, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. The association has a wonderful line-up of guest speakers and industry experts this year sharing their […]

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Case Study Snapshot: International Travel Medical

An American family of five, two adults and three teenage children were traveling on summer vacation to Singapore and various locations in exotic Thailand.  Prior to the trip, the family reached out to Petersen International for guidance regarding travel medical insurance.  The parents had concerns about Covid-19 exposure as well as emergency medical evacuation in […]

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