Income Matters, CDIA. The Loneliness Epidemic is Making Us Sicker.

The Loneliness Epidemic is Making Us Sicker

Christi Doe, M.Ed., CPDM, Senior Consultant, Member Relations, Council for Disability Income Awareness   With decades of experience in the insurance industry and as someone who has experienced a difficult period of isolation, I’m increasingly interested in the relationship between loneliness and health-related disabilities. Today, America is in the middle of a loneliness epidemic that…

Income Matters, CDIA. The Power of Storytelling and Its Connection to Disability Insurance.

The Power of Storytelling and Its Connection to Disability Insurance

Margaret O’Neill Underwriting & Thought Leadership GC Smith Group   Storytelling is an intrinsic part of our humanity. We share stories to reveal aspects of our lives, beliefs, and emotions. Storytelling helps us teach, explain, and connect with others in professional settings. The narratives we create shape our self-perception and worldview. So, how does storytelling…

Income Matters, CDIA. Everyone should have disability insurance.

Who needs disability insurance?

The short answer is probably everyone. Your ability to work and earn a paycheck is one of your most valuable assets. It is essential to help support yourself and your family, but what would happen if you became too sick or injured to work?   What is disability insurance? Disability benefits replace part of your…