Author Archives: Jimmy Petersen

The Wall Safe

Some words of wisdom to pass on to your clients: Learning about disability insurance may seem boring to most, and to many uninformed Americans, it may seem like a lousy product to buy.  Literally, it’s just a piece of paper.  It has no moving parts, no wheels, no shiny chrome strips, you can’t ride on […]

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Severance Disability Insurance

The business world is like a complex organism, a living thing that moves and breathes, grows and contracts, flourishes and stalls.  It is ever changing according to a multitude of influences like the stock market, politics and local economies which all can greatly affect businesses no matter their size or their industry.  Because of economic […]

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The Sales Story

The following are words to instill in the American people to help them understand their financial needs so far as solving problems created by the “living of life.”  One of the important things that must be communicated to a prospect is that you, the producer, didn’t come there with problems to give to the prospect.  […]

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Having “Some” DI Is Not Having “Enough” DI

When considering personal insurance lines, “more” is almost always better.  More coverage means more financial protection against the bodily threats and risks that inevitably come with life.  When you prescribe your clients medical insurance, you dutifully advise them to have a comprehensive policy that fits into their budget, but covers them as completely as possible.  […]

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Much to Be Thankful For

2017 has been a rollercoaster, a rough year for much of this country.  Thousands have been affected by great tragedies over the past 11 months as many Americans have lost their homes and businesses during the devastating hurricane season that ravaged the South, Southwest and Caribbean. Lives have also been tragically impacted by the recent […]

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Ideas to Help You Sell More

When I started in the DI business 16 years ago, my mentors were relentless in their teaching that although quite rewarding and very lucrative, disability insurance simply doesn’t sell itself.  Unlike other insurance lines, selling DI requires unrivaled finesse, but most importantly persistence in an attempt to convince a prospective client that their body specifically […]

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Happy Halloween

Today is one of my favorite times of year.  I love the changing of the weather and the fall colors coming forth.  After months of Southern California heat, I am always glad to feel the air cool a bit.  But what I enjoy most about Halloween is the holiday itself – the decorations, carving pumpkins, […]

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The International DI Society – Proving Its Worth

We often are asked by professional insurance producers for sales ideas, marketing strategies, what’s working, what’s not and many other similar questions.  Insurance producers are always trying to find the magic bullet. The true answer is that there is no magic bullet! However, there are things that work, provided you do them correctly.  There are […]

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Disability Insurance in America – Part 3

PART 3 – We must observe that group disability insurance renewals are unpredictable.  Plans are exposed to: Cancellation by Insurer or Plan Sponsor.  Susceptibility to a change of Broker of Record.  Business adjustments that may result in a group plan because of mergers, acquisitions or business failure.   Individual Disability Income is often:   Difficult […]

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