Disability insurance isn't a topic that comes up often in daily conversations (or even many financial ones). After all, none of us plan on becoming ill or injured to the extent we can no longer work.

What would you do if you were injured and couldn’t work? Maybe you have an emergency fund with enough cash to cover your essential living expenses for three to six months (or longer). But what happens ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how unexpected events can affect one’s well-being and financial stability. You may have friends or family members who were physically and financially impacted by the ...

The disability insurance marketplace may seem relatively obscure to many life and health insurance advisors active in the industry today. However, the true nature and importance of income protection ...

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Starting April 1, 2025, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance through Standard Insurance Company. Short-term disability insurance pays a weekly benefit to participants who experience a ...