Article How does AMA-sponsored Disability Income Insurance define “own-specialty?” September 30, 2024 3 minutes When you are seeking a solid disability income protection plan, the price is only one consideration. Choosing well means looking beyond the price tag. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article How Does Your Income Protection Insurance Define “Disability”? July 2, 2024 4 minutes It’s important to know exactly how a policy defines “disability.” There are significant differences that will impact when and how much the policy will pay in benefits. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article ‘Own-specialty”—what that means. And why it’s so important. June 28, 2024 2 minutes Good disability insurance for physicians includes “own-specialty” language. The definition will affect the conditions under which you will be paid and how much. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article A Guide to Medicare Open Enrollment Periods June 25, 2024 4 minutes Missing important Medicare enrollment dates can be costly. Knowing the ins and outs of open enrollment periods can help you optimize your personal health care coverage and better protect the savings and retirement resources you’ve worked to accumulate. Tags Medicare Supplement Insurance Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Debunking Typical Disability Insurance Myths June 21, 2024 5 minutes Disability insurance is one of the most important ways to help protect your financial future, but physicians often have misconceptions about it. The actual facts debunk these common myths about disability insurance in general. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Guide to Disability Insurance for Physicians June 8, 2024 5 minutes Good disability insurance for physicians includes “own-specialty” language. The definition will affect the conditions under which you will be paid and how much. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Understanding Disability Insurance for Physicians May 23, 2024 4 minutes When you are seeking a solid disability income protection plan, the price is only one consideration. Choosing well means looking beyond the price tag. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article What Every Physician Should Know About Medicare Supplement Insurance May 7, 2024 3 minutes Many physicians 65 and over choose Medicare Supplement plans to take care of the 20% Medicare doesn’t cover. When you’re nearing retirement, you may decide it’s an option that will work for you. Here are some facts to help you make an informed choice. Tags Medicare Supplement Insurance Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Looking beyond the price tag—how to make a smart choice. March 20, 2024 3 minutes Your choice of a disability insurance policy is an important one. If you become disabled, your disability insurance could keep your financial plans for your family on track. While other forms of insurance protect your survivors and your possessions, disability insurance protects your income. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Guide Physician’s Guide to Disability Insurance August 21, 2023 < 1 minute Your income is the foundation of your entire financial plan. Disability income protection helps keep your larger financial plan intact. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Guide Life Insurance Basics Every Physician Should Know August 21, 2023 < 1 minute Life insurance provides valuable financial protection for the people you care about. Find the answers to many of your most important questions about life insurance. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Video Taxation of Disability Benefits August 21, 2023 < 1 minute This is the time to make plans to protect your investment in your career from the financial impact of long-term illnesses or accidents. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Financial Protection Tips For Mid-Career Physicians August 21, 2023 3 minutes You’ve been in practice for 10,15, maybe 20 years. Your income has grown, and your priorities have changed. You’re focused less on paying off student loan debt — that’s under control—and more on building a solid financial platform that will sustain your desired standard of living. Tags Financial Planning Physicians Read More
Article What Every Physician Should Know About Life Insurance August 20, 2023 4 minutes Life insurance deserves an important place in your financial portfolio, but there are many kinds of life insurance. Learn which type to include in your physician’s insurance portfolio. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article A Basic Guide to Life Insurance— for Medical Students August 20, 2023 3 minutes As medical students, now is the time to think about life insurance and begin laying the foundation for the financial security of the people who depend on you—and those who have invested in your education. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Read More
Article Is Your Current Physician Disability Insurance Enough? August 20, 2023 2 minutes Would your current physician disability income insurance make up for lost income if you were sidelined by a serious long-term illness or by injuries sustained in an accident? The time to answer that question — and to make the needed adjustments — is now. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Stepped or Level Premiums, Which Is Right for You? August 20, 2023 1 minute Knowing the difference between stepped and level premiums is vital because the impact on your budget could be substantially different. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Optimum Disability Insurance Strategy: One Type or Several? August 18, 2023 2 minutes To achieve maximum income protection at an affordable cost, you may find that you need more than one type of disability insurance. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article You’ve Applied for Life Insurance. What Happens Next? August 18, 2023 3 minutes Understanding how the underwriting process works can help you be prepared to respond to requests from the underwriter. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Financial Future? August 18, 2023 3 minutes A strong portfolio of physician focused insurance coverage helps protect your financial standing and the welfare of your loved ones. Tags Disability Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Medical Students Office Overhead Expense Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article 65 and retiring? Five steps to protect what’s yours July 28, 2023 3 minutes Your 65th birthday is a milestone — time to begin enjoying the fruits of your labor as a physician. You’ve planned and saved for a financially comfortable retirement. Check out these tips for keeping it that way. Tags Medicare Supplement Insurance Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Video Guide to Understanding the Definition of Disability July 20, 2023 < 1 minute How much will your plan cover if you’re unable to work in your own specialty? Watch our video to learn how different disability income insurance plans cover loss of income when you are no longer able to work in your specialty. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article AMA Insurance — specialists in planning for the unplanned. July 12, 2023 2 minutes You’ve done everything right. You’ve worked hard…saved…and invested prudently. If all goes according to plan, you’ll be able to enjoy a financially worry-free retirement. But life doesn’t always go according to plan. And that’s why we’re here. Tags Financial Planning Medicare Supplement Insurance Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Step vs. Level Premiums: Disability Income Insurance July 10, 2023 < 1 minute Physician disability insurance is foundational to your financial well-being. Disability benefits can help you take care of your financial responsibilities when an accident or illness leaves you unable to work. Tags Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Video The Physician’s Guide to Life Insurance July 7, 2023 < 1 minute The time to get life insurance is NOW—rates increase as you age. But what are your choices, and how much coverage should you get? Is it affordable? Watch our video to demystify your options. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Video How much disability income insurance is the right amount for you? July 5, 2023 < 1 minute You know you need disability income insurance. Not sure how much coverage you need? Check out the video for three important factors to consider when you’re buying disability income insurance. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Disability Insurance for Physicians: Protection for Your Financial Well-Being June 9, 2023 3 minutes Physician disability insurance is foundational to your financial well-being. Disability benefits can help you take care of your financial responsibilities when an accident or illness leaves you unable to work. Tags Disability Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Life insurance for physicians—7 tips to get you started June 9, 2023 3 minutes Are you thinking about buying life insurance? Great! Life insurance is certainly an important purchase, but sorting through the options can be time-consuming. There are many companies and a daunting array of terms and options. These hints will help you get started. Tags Life Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Entering Residency? Time to Start Building Indispensable Financial Firewalls June 9, 2023 3 minutes You’ve reached an important milestone: residency. Now, it’s time to give some serious thought to protecting your financial future with insurance. Tags Disability Insurance Resident Physicians Read More
Article 8 Things to Consider When Buying Physician Disability Insurance June 9, 2023 6 minutes Your guide as you shop for the disability coverage that’s right for you and your career in medicine. Tags Disability Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Medicare Facts Retiring Physicians May Not Know June 9, 2023 4 minutes At 65, you become eligible for Medicare and a little advance planning will help you arrange the Medicare protection that best covers your needs. Tags Medicare Supplement Insurance Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Is the gap in your employer disability insurance putting you at risk? June 9, 2023 2 minutes Group disability insurance from your employer may have limits that leave some of your income unprotected. Tags Disability Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Young Physicians: 4 facts about buying disability insurance June 9, 2023 5 minutes Physician disability insurance is critical in your career. Understanding key facts can help you choose the disability coverage that’s right for you. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Resident Physicians Read More
Article You finished residency: 3 insurance plans to consider June 9, 2023 7 minutes As a finishing resident, a solid insurance portfolio is the right foundation for building your career and financial future. Tags Disability Insurance Life Insurance Office Overhead Expense Insurance Resident Physicians Read More
Article 3 questions to ask about your insurance during residency June 9, 2023 3 minutes Quality insurance protection is the foundation to a resident physician’s financial health. Don’t overlook any gap left by your employer-provided insurance coverage. Tags Disability Insurance Life Insurance Resident Physicians Read More
Article 3 Reasons Why Medical Students Need Life Insurance June 9, 2023 2 minutes Life insurance for medical students can be a sound financial move to help protect your family against the burden of your medical education debt. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Read More
Article 4 Things to Know About Resident Disability Insurance June 9, 2023 2 minutes Quality disability insurance protection is critical to a resident’s financial health. Understanding what to look for is important when buying resident disability insurance. Tags Disability Insurance Resident Physicians Read More
Article 4 Financial Moves to Make in Residency June 9, 2023 2 minutes Residency is a good time to set a solid financial foundation for yourself and your family. A few key moves can help protect your income. Tags Disability Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Starting residency, should I buy life insurance now? June 9, 2023 4 minutes One of the factors that goes into determining the premium you’re going to pay for your life insurance is age. Buying life insurance now, when you are younger, means you will spend less on coverage. Tags Life Insurance Medical Students Resident Physicians Read More
Article I’m a Resident: is it time to buy disability insurance? June 9, 2023 5 minutes Buying disability insurance while in residency makes sense. Understanding your options is key to finding the right disability income protection plan. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Resident Physicians Read More
Article Starting residency, is my employee insurance enough? June 8, 2023 1 minute Don’t overlook your employee benefits. Building on the insurance coverage you’ll receive as a resident is critical to your financial security. Tags Disability Insurance Life Insurance Medical Students Resident Physicians Read More
Article Portable Disability Insurance for Physicians : Yes, You Can Take It with You June 8, 2023 3 minutes Is your employer-sponsored disability income insurance sufficient? Don’t let an illness or injury get in the way of your financial future. Be sure you have all the long-term disability protection you need. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article What Every Physician Should Know About a Disability’s Financial Impact June 7, 2023 3 minutes A strong insurance portfolio can help protect you from the financial setbacks that can result from illness, accidents, or property damage. Tags Disability Insurance Financial Planning Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Do You Know How Your Disability Insurance Defines ‘Disability’? May 11, 2023 2 minutes It’s important to know exactly how a disability policy defines “disability.” Potentially, thousands of dollars of benefits are at stake. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Guide Medical Students Guide to Physician Insurance March 31, 2023 < 1 minute As you prepare for a career as a physician, it’s important to understand what kind of insurance you’ll need. This guide will help answer some important questions. Tags Disability Insurance Life Insurance Medical Students Read More
Article Need to know what insurance is right for you? Meet our Physician Insurance Specialists March 15, 2023 1 minute Anyone can sell you insurance—we want to help you build a portfolio of insurance solutions that meet your unique financial goals to help protect your assets, your lifestyle, and your practice. Tags Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Read More
Article Are There Gaps in Your Disability Coverage? It’s Time to Find and Fix Them February 18, 2023 2 minutes There may be significant gaps in your disability income coverage, gaps that could be filled with a little corrective action. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Video Understanding Different Types of Disability Insurance February 16, 2023 < 1 minute There’s more than one way to protect your future with Disability Income Insurance. Watch our video about types of coverage, layering plans, and important considerations for getting the broadest protection according to your current needs. Tags Disability Insurance Medical Students Physicians Resident Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Comparison of Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement January 31, 2023 3 minutes Both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement cover costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover. But they work differently. And one may be better suited to your needs. Tags Medicare Supplement Insurance Physicians Retiring Physicians Read More
Article Young Physician: Protect Your Income and Your Family’s Future January 19, 2023 4 minutes This is the time to make plans to protect your investment in your career from the financial impact of long-term illnesses or accidents. Tags Disability Insurance Life Insurance Physicians Resident Physicians Read More