CDA Articles in the News
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Broker World
A Nation in Denial
Most American workers lack awareness of and planning for the impact of long term disability.
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Employee Benefit Plan Review
Employers Must Help Employees Become Aware of, and Plan for, the Financial Consequences of Disability
CDA President, Robert Taylor, discusses the employers’ influential role in raising disability awareness and preparedness with their employees.
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Employee Benefit News
Insuring invincibility: Opening up a dialogue on disability insurance with Gen Xers and Millennials
Raising awareness of the likelihood of disability to 20 and 30 year olds – a perceived invincible generation. Employers need to dispel the myth that "disability won’t happen" and educate younger workers of the growing likelihood of disability and the value of disability coverage. Employee Benefit News discusses this topic with Bob Taylor, CDA president, in the podcast interview "Five Minutes With…."
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Los Angeles Times
Disability Can Wreck Finances
Disability is more common than you think, and can not only happen, but can wreck your personal finances. Disabilities caused by an unexpected illness or injury are the most common reasons cited for personal bankruptcy and home foreclosure. There is a strong need for awareness and preparation for the likelihood of disability, even if you are young and healthy.
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The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers newsletter
Disability Coverage as 'Lifestyle Protection'
An overview from CDA executive director, Robert Taylor, taken from The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, 6th Annual Employee Benefits Leadership Forum
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Life Insurance Selling
Preaching the DI Gospel
Life Insurance Selling disputes the old adage on disability that "it can’t happen to me." The article highlights many features of the CDA Web site which helps consumers start a disability planning process and locate sources for more information and guidance. It also provides tips for healthy lifestyles to reduce the risk of becoming disabled. The article also shares some insightful real life stories of people suffering from disabilities.
Visit the CDA website for more information: www.disabilitycanhappen.org
