The PIU Communicator Library
Case Study Snapshot: Group Critical Illness - 09/01/2026
A large Chicago law firm was interested in offering new employee benefits to assist in the process of acquiring and retaining talented and sought after attorneys. The firm’s HR team was looking into critical illness programs and their insurance broker contacted Petersen International to find out more about our new group CI plan. The product […]
How DI Fits into Business Planning – Part 2 - 07/28/2026
Last week we discussed how overhead expense and loan indemnification disability plans are vital tools in managing business disruption, but there are other insurance products that are just as important in the grand scheme of business planning. Key person disability insurance is an important planning safeguard. The physical loss of a key employee or employer […]
How DI Fits into Business Planning – Part I - 07/21/2026
There are many repercussions when serious illness or injury strikes and keeps someone from being able to work. Not only is the disabled person directly affected and in over their head from health, emotional and financial standpoints, but the results affect everyone and everything associated with that person. Close family and friends are reeling from […]
Excess for Success - 07/14/2026
Often when insurance professionals think of Petersen International for excess disability insurance including group GSI coverage and individual DI, they think of only high-income earners. And yes, we do often illustrate the need for supplemental disability insurance for people making lofty incomes. But the truth is that our bread and butter cases are the same […]
Group Critical Illness Insurance - 06/16/2026
Chronic and debilitating illnesses affect millions of working Americans every year. Requiring extensive treatment, these health conditions are often life changing emotionally, physically and monetarily. Nearly one in three working adults will be diagnosed with some form of critical illness before they reach retirement. This harrowing reality has led to financial solutions like Critical Illness (CI) […]
Case Study Snapshot: Chiropractor DI - 06/02/2026
A 34-year-old chiropractor just opening her own private practice was rightfully aware she needed to be well insured. She recognized how physically demanding her job could be and disability insurance was a priority. In addition to her own personal income, she was concerned with the financial protection of her fledgling business and her new employees […]