May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM), a national awareness campaign that NAIFA’s consumer division Life Happens created and coordinates each year. This awareness campaign is critical because 4 in 10 people of working age are “extremely concerned” about being able to support themselves if an illness or injury were to keep them out of work, according to the 2023 Insurance Barometer Study by Life Happens and LIMRA.
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Life Happens DIAM Resources Are Available for NAIFA Members
Topics: Disability Insurance DIAM Life Happens
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Individual Disability Insurance for Younger Professionals
Many young professionals are in need of individual disability income (DI) insurance, but they may not know it. In an article in the 2019 March/April issue of Advisor Today, Chris Coy, regional director with The Standard, shares three important points you can use to start the conversation about Individual disability income insurance with your clients.
Young professionals have made substantial investments in their careers. Professionals beginning their careers in fields that require extensive schooling and advanced degrees, or who have a high potential for above-average earnings over their lifetime, have already made a significant investment in their future by the time they reach their mid to late 20s. Many are likely carrying large student loan debts and don’t have much savings. For these individuals, protecting future income is important to ensure they can maintain their lifestyles and pay off loans in the event of a disability that leaves them unable to work for a period of time.
Topics: Disability Insurance DIAM Disability Insurance Awareness Month
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DIAM: An Opportunity to Learn About Important Insurance Coverage
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM). Each year, LIMRA joins Life Happens, which created and coordinates the DIAM campaign, along with others in the insurance industry, to raise awareness about the importance of income protection.
Topics: DIAM
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Make the Most of Disability Insurance Awareness Month
One of the programs you should be taking part in right now is the Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) campaign, spearheaded by Life Happens to teach consumers about disability income (DI) insurance and the critical role the product plays in a sound financial plan.
Topics: DIAM
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It’s DIAM—and Time to Spread the Word About Disability Insurance!
May is a month when we take part in many national events--Mother's Day, Memorial Day and BBQs with a few close friends and family.
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Get Ready For DIAM
In a few days, it will be May and time for Disability Insurance Awareness Month, the marketing campaign designed to teach consumers the importance of DI insurance in a sound financial plan.
Topics: DIAM
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Survey Finds Americans Consider Work a Major Aspect of Well-Being
Consumers would go to great lengths to get back to work as soon as possible rather than let an injury or illness hold them back.
Topics: Disability Insurance Grow Your Business DIAM
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May Is Disability Insurance Awareness Month
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, the month-long campaign spearheaded by Life Happens to promote the benefits of disability income insurance among consumers. The DIAM campaign is the perfect platform you need to talk to your clients and prospects about this important coverage.
Topics: Disability Insurance Grow Your Business DIAM Industry News Life Happens
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Industries That Need More DI Protection
Employees who work in manufacturing, health care and education may be underinsured for the important financial protection they need if they are faced with a disability.
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