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Promote DIAM in May LIFE's special Web site
Assurity thanks the LIFE organization for putting together so many tools to
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Only about 39% of the 2.1 million workers who applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in 2005 were approved. And those who are approved get an average benefit of just $1,063 monthly—hardly enough to replace the average worker’s income.*
Only 18 percent of consumers recall being approached about buying disability insurance–less than half as many as those being approached for life insurance. Only one percent of consumers --one quarter of all shoppers -- initiated shopping for disability coverage themselves.**
More than 70 percent of American households rely on two incomes to make ends meet, yet less than 26 percent of Americans have disability insurance.**
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* LIfe and Health Insurance Foundation for Education, 2010
** LIMRA DI Fact Sheet, 2010
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Why devote an entire month to the awareness of disability insurance?
Because many people think that Social Security or Workers' Compensation or their employer will provide an income if they were sick or injured and couldn't work.
Most people don't think an illness or an injury will happen to them. But statistics show it happens more than you'd think!
Check out our site to learn how you can help your clients by offering DI from Assurity Life.
The LIFE organization has once again coordinated the Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM).
"Assurity Insurance Company has been a life saver for me on more than one occasion. I have had this policy for 35+ years. I have used this policy several times and they have always been more than generous to help me and my family. I have not seen or heard of another company that would work so close with me or anyone else to provide the best possible service."
-- John G., Policyowner
“Thank you for taking care of me the way you have. Had it not been for you and the amount of money you have given me each month because of my disability, I would have probably lost our home. Thank you again.”
-- Harold S., Policyowner
"Thank you for all your help and outstanding service during my disability. I will always recommend your company as one to rely on during tough times."
–James H., Policyowner