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The need for disability insurance has never been higher:   

65% of private sector workers have no long-term disability insurance1
• 77% say they would struggle to pay bills after just one week without income2

Help your clients stay secure if a disability strikes with flexible, affordable coverage designed for middle income Americans.  

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Where We Fit Best

As a longtime leader in the DI space, we see the markets where disability coverage is needed most. Our products are perfectly suited for working professionals in the middle market, providing protection that does more at an affordable price. You may see success with occupations that frequently see the consequences of disability, like nurses and physical therapists. We tend to see more men than women purchasing long-term DI coverage (65% versus 35%), while women see more value for short-term DI due to its pregnancy benefits and ability to combine with long-term DI.

Accountant-card-header-1
Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM ~1.6M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1 $81,680 median income3

With high participation in employer retirement plans and stable earnings, many accountants need protection during long-duration earning years.

Attorney-card-header
Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~865K jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$151,160 median income3

Attorneys are looking to protect high lifetime earnings, with considerations for residual coverage tied to billable capacity.


Contractor-card-header
Class 4A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~1.5M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$104,900 median income3

Strong but variable income and exposure to physical risk or business dependency make it critical to design coverage that fits the real work being performed.

Nurse-card-header
Class 4A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~3.4M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$93,600 median income3

This fast-growing workforce faces repetitive physical demands – supplement employer benefits to create lasting protection.


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Class 5A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~532K jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$56,320 median income3

Drive sales by protecting against residual disability costs in this market with commission-based income and variable earnings.

Teacher-card-header
Class 5A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~1.54M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$62,340 median income3

Stable employment and strong employer benefits; place more business by designing protection that coordinates with existing coverage.

Dental-card-header
Class 3A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~222K jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$94,260 median income3

Dental hygienists face partial disabilities due to repetitive fine motor tasks – create coverage that can suit part-time work or jobs in multiple offices.

Truck-card-header
Class 2A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~2.2M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$57,440 median income3

Customize coverage to offer affordable protection in a large market with higher exposure to risks.


Dev-card-header
Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM~4.4M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$132,903 median income3

Fill gaps in employer coverage to create opportunities in this high-income market with long earning horizons.


Long-Term Disability | Income Protection+

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Accountant (CPA)

Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈1.6M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1 $81,680 median income3



With high participation in employer retirement plans and stable earnings, many accountants need protection during long-duration earning years.


Attorney2-card-header

Attorney

Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈865K jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$151,160 median income3



Attorneys are looking to protect high lifetime earnings, with considerations for residual coverage tied to billable capacity.


Contractor2-card-header-1

General Contractor

Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈1.5M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$104,900 median income3



Strong but variable income and exposure to physical risk or business dependency make it critical to design coverage that fits the real work being performed.

Nurse2-card-header

Registered Nurse
Class 4A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈3.4M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$93,600 median income3



This fast-growing workforce faces repetitive physical demands – supplement employer benefits to create lasting protection.

RealEstate2-card-header

Real Estate Agent
Class 5A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈532K jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$56,320 median income3



Drive sales by protecting against residual disability costs in this market with commission-based income and variable earnings.

Teacher2-card-header

Teacher
Class 5A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈1.54M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$62,340 median income3



Stable employment and strong employer benefits; place more business by designing protection that coordinates with existing coverage.

Dental2-card-header

Dental Hygienist

Class 3A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈222K jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$94,260 median income3



Dental hygienists face partial disabilities due to repetitive fine motor tasks – create coverage that can suit part-time work or jobs in multiple offices.


Truck2-card-header

Truck Driver

Class 2A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈2.2M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$57,440 median income3



Customize coverage to offer affordable protection in a large market with higher exposure to risks.



Dev2-card-header

Software Developer

Class 6A

jobs-icon-small-Jan-21-2026-07-50-34-4726-PM≈4.4M jobs

income-icon-small-1-1$132,903 median income3



Fill gaps in employer coverage to create opportunities in this high-income market with long earning horizons.



Small Business Owner Advantages

Small business owners have a larger need than most people for disability insurance, as their income pulls double duty for their family and their business. Help them get more from their coverage with options just for them on Long-Term DI and Business Overhead Expense DI.

• 20% Multi-Life Discount on Income Protection+ for 3 or more insureds from the same employer
• 20% Small Business Income Enhancement
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Business Owner Occupation Class Upgrade
• 5% Discount on BOE for 3 or more policies issued at the same employer

 

Where We Fit Best

As a longtime leader in the DI space, we see the markets where disability coverage is needed most. Our products are perfectly suited for the middle market, providing protection that does more at an affordable price. You may see success with occupations that frequently see the consequences of disability, like nurses and physical therapists. We tend to see more men than women purchasing long-term DI coverage (65% versus 35%), while women see more value for short-term DI due to its pregnancy benefits and ability to combine with long-term DI. 

Nurses
Contractors 
Physical therapists
Real estate agents
Freelance workers
Young families
People planning for retirement

Short-Term Disability | Income Protection

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Freelance Workers

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Young Families


Conversation Starters

Ask these questions to help your clients realize the value of protecting their income.

• How much income would you need to support your family if you could no longer work due to illness or accident?
• How long would your savings last if you were unable to work?
• How would you afford to pay your mortgage or rent if your paycheck stopped?
• You insure your car and your home – why not your income?
• What’s the most important asset you have?

1. Social Security Basic Facts, 2025
2. National Payroll Week Survey, 2025
3. U.S. Market Snapshot, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 2024