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August 1, 2018
As part of managing producer contracting and appointments, The Standard won't renew state appointments for producers who haven't submitted an application for more than 12 months in a state. If a producer without an appointment in a specific state submits an application, we’ll immediately reactivate the appointment in that state.
August 1, 2018
Existing GSI plans in six states plus Washington, D.C. will move to Platinum Advantage GSI for newly eligible employees. The change will be effective Dec. 1, 2018 in New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington, D.C.
July 11, 2018
After seeking feedback from MGAs, we’ve updated The Standard’s Rules of Engagement. We added acquisitions and mergers among producers to our Rules of Engagement. And we’ll no longer consider GSI additions new business when determining if a relationship is active.
June 20, 2018
The Student Loan Rider will no longer be just for physicians and dentists. Starting June 27, the rider will be available to any clients in occupation classes 5A, 5P, 4A, 4P, 4S, 3A, 3P or 3D.
June 6, 2018
Platinum Advantage is now available in New York and six other states! We updated Platinum Advantage marketing materials to reflect the few policy differences in the new states. And we created New York annotated sample policies for both the fully underwritten and GSI policies.
June 6, 2018
GSI plans in Florida will move to Platinum Advantage GSI, beginning Oct. 1, 2018. Producers must notify their groups by July 1.
June 6, 2018
The Standard’s Illustration Software will remove new business and increase quotes from the system after three years and seven months. If you want to hold on to your illustrations for longer, be sure to save them outside of the software, such as on your company’s server.
June 6, 2018
Linda Babcock is our new manager of policy administration! With a proven track record in process improvement and customer service initiatives, she's a welcome addition to our IDI team at The Standard.
May 17, 2018
To encourage greater use of the Simplified Underwriting program, we’ve eased the criteria so more applicants can qualify.
May 2, 2018
We’re happy to announce that Darcy Strand Fetzer is The Standard’s new in force operations manager. Darcy is a seasoned leader with nine years at The Standard. Now Darcy will lead our contact center and in force case managers, ensuring the high level of customer service you expect from The Standard.