The PIU Communicator Library
Accidents Happen…and They Can Be Disastrous - 06/30/2026
This coming weekend marks the 250th anniversary of our nation. From humble beginnings to a world power. We are a nation of democratic principles and of civil rights, but we are also a nation at war abroad and suffering substantial divide and conflict at home. There is much to celebrate and there is much to […]
Longevity Risk – The Fear of Outliving Our Money - 06/09/2026
A recent survey by the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement found that Americans are more concerned with outliving retirement savings than actually dying. 67% worry about running out of money prior to their demise than death itself. They also worry about affording healthcare and long-term care into retirement. The survey statistics demonstrate how […]
Solutions for Large Accumulation Risks - 04/28/2026
In the event of an unexpected catastrophe such as a natural disaster or an act of war/terrorism, companies can find themselves in difficult financial and liability situations. With large accumulations of employees in an office building, a business campus space or on an airplane, traditional insurance solutions may not be adequate. But Petersen International and […]
Niche Product Marketing – Part 2 – The “What” and “How” - 04/21/2026
Excess or high-limit disability insurance is a prime example of what the niche markets have to offer. If you have a client making in excess of $250,000, you will be hard-pressed to find a carrier willing to insure at least 65% of that client’s income. The niche market will be able to provide a supplemental […]
Case Study Snapshot: Private Pilot Accidental Death Insurance - 04/07/2026
The board of directors of an accounting firm had just purchased $3,000,000 of key person term life insurance on a 63-year-old executive officer to help protect their flourishing company. The key executive had recently begun pilot training courses and had fewer than 100 flight hours logged. The term life policy would not cover him as […]
Addressing BTA Policy Gaps - 03/17/2026
Business travel accident (BTA) insurance is a common commodity among American companies with international interests and employees that travel throughout the world. Firms purchase BTA policies to financially indemnify employees from unexpected events while on business trips. Policies often include coverage for accidental death, dismemberment, disability and accident medical, but many traditional BTA products have […]