America's Benefit Specialist November 2022

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

tinues to flourish to this day. Four decades ago, Petersen International was granted the title of Coverholder, giving them the “power of the pen” to underwrite and bind insurance on behalf of the underwriting syndicates at Lloyd’s. Petersen International is the largest personal accident Coverholder at Lloyd’s in the United States. Petersen International’s goals remain what they were those 60 years ago: to spread the word about the incredible importance of disability insurance so that every working American is finan cially protected in case of becoming sick or injured and unable to earn a living. Petersen International continues to adhere to Harold Petersen’s ideals by providing disability insurance to those who aren’t able to successfully attain sufficient DI coverage through the traditional U.S. market. Petersen International looks forward to another 40 years as a member of Lloyd’s distinguished family.

affinity to the DI market was instant when he became employed by Mutual of Omaha as a young man. Harold spent years learning and teach ing about disability insurance throughout the Midwest. Eventually, he and his family landed in California, where he and his sons developed what is today Petersen Interna tional Underwriters. Evolving from an independent retail brokerage into a full-service wholesale insurance business, the Petersens kept find ing that many of the high-income-earning entertainers, professional athletes, attorneys and executives of California were unable to find sufficient levels of disability income insurance. They searched the U.S. and international insurance markets and eventu ally found the perfect solution at Lloyd’s of London, the centuries-old institution. A formal introduction was made that blossomed into a successful partnership with the Lloyd’s insurance market that con

charged with improving coordination and quality across five CareSource health plan markets and six products. He also served in several executive roles at Coventry Health Care and Anthem. Finkel holds a B.A. degree in community health from the University of Rochester and an MBA degree in healthcare administration from Baruch College and Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. COMPANY NEWS Petersen International Underwriters is proud to announce the celebration of its 40th anniversary as a Coverholder at Lloyd’s of London. Over 60 years ago, founder W. Harold Petersen began a long journey of discov ery into the world of disability insurance. Fueled by the personal experience of growing-up with a disabled father, Harold’s

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