The PIU Communicator Library
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 […]
Pardon Me, But You Have Holes in Your DI Coverage! - 08/06/2024
We are pleased to announce that on Thursday, August 15th at 2:00 PM EDT, Tom Petersen, Vice President of Petersen International Underwriters will be the guest lecturer of the International DI Society’s August study group. Tom will touch on the history of the venerated Lloyd’s of London insurance market and how American agents and brokers […]
Another Milestone for a Grand Organization - Monday, March 31, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014 marked the celebration of the 325th anniversary of the Lloyd’s of London insurance market which was founded in a 17th century London coffee house frequented by merchants and ship captains seeking to spread marine and cargo risks…