The PIU Communicator Library
No Such Thing as a Bad Risk – Part 2 - 08/25/2026
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. […]
No Such Thing as a Bad Risk – Part 1 - 08/18/2026
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 […]
Disability Insurance Policies Are NOT Created Equal - 01/20/2026
As you do your due diligence for your clients and weigh the pros and cons of disability insurance products from various carriers, be mindful that not all income protection plans are created equal. Policy wordings, definitions and claims viability can vary drastically amongst domestic disability carriers as well as throughout the venerated Lloyd’s of London […]
What 2026 May Hold -
Happy New Year! 2025 was another spectacular year for Petersen International with growth along most insurance lines of the specialty markets. Individual disability and group GSI sectors continued to expand, the life and Failure to Survive markets showed consistent growth and accident and war risk insurance sales skyrocketed last year. Now let’s look ahead to […]
Save the Date! NAIFA Los Angeles – Pathway to Excellence Event - 12/23/2025
The Los Angeles chapter of NAIFA has announced the Pathway to Excellence Event which will be held on April 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills, CA. The event will bring to the podium keynote speaker, former NBA player and financial services specialist Christopher Gandy. Another highlight of the […]
A Quick Look Ahead - 01/07/2025
Happy New Year! Thankfully 2024, an election year full of mudslinging and political polarization, is behind us. But from a business perspective, it was another great year for Petersen International with growth along many insurance lines of the specialty markets. Individual disability and group GSI numbers continued to grow, and the life and accident insurance […]