Short / Long Term Disability Insurance

Who Needs Disability Insurance?

By: Ernie Sweat | May 2, 2023
Who Needs Disability Insurance?

What would happen if you were suddenly unable to work due to an illness or injury? Think about it: without your paycheck, how long would you be able to make your mortgage or rent payment, buy groceries or pay your utilities, car payments and credit card bills, without feeling the pinch? If you’re like most […]

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May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month

By: Ernie Sweat | May 21, 2020
President for The Council for Disability Awareness
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month

We are in the Disability Insurance Awareness Month 2020 during a once-in-a-century time period. Two months ago, few Americans understood the impact this novel coronavirus and COVID-19 would have on our business and personal lives. The good news is that after about six weeks of operating with new precautions governing many of our daily activities, […]

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The Hidden Liability in Group LTCi Plans

By: Ernie Sweat | June 11, 2018
Vice President - Business Development LTC Solutions, Inc.
The Hidden Liability in Group LTCi Plans

For those of you already offering long term care insurance to your employees, you are ahead of the curve! You are not only adding protection to each of your participating employees’ retirement and savings endeavors, you are affording employees the opportunity to maintain their assets if they should need long term care. As we know, […]

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Insurance

By: Ernie Sweat | April 16, 2018
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Insurance

Disability insurance provides critical financial protection to American workers. Yet it’s a highly misunderstood form of insurance. You probably have health insurance, home or renter’s insurance, and car insurance. But what about your need for income protection insurance? Disability insurance pays you a portion of your income when an injury or illness takes you out […]

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Why Your Disability Insurance Audit is So Important

By: Ernie Sweat | February 26, 2018
Why Your Disability Insurance Audit is So Important

For most employers, looking at the health insurance plan every year is a tradition.  The numbers are reviewed, a bid is suggested (or not), and an analysis of the performance and incoming numbers is performed.  Unfortunately, other ancillary lines are often overlooked, renewed as-is because they aren’t used as much or there’s a rate hold.  […]

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Long-Term Care Insurance: Employee Education Makes the Difference

Vice President of Sales, LTC Solutions, Inc., a UBA Certified Solution
Long-Term Care Insurance: Employee Education Makes the Difference

Most Partners of United Benefit Advisors (UBA) and their clients have benefits enrollment down pat. They know what to communicate to employees, and when. Employees, too, are usually familiar with the process. For example, they know what to expect when they start comparing their medical plan options to their 401(k) contributions. But not all benefits […]

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