Protect What Matters Most

Protect your income

Specialized protection for your most valuable asset, your ability to earn. Personalized coverage from an expert who understands your profession.

Years of Experience
29+
Income Protected
60–70%
Carrier Network
A+ Rated
Google Reviews
5.0

The Peach Insurance Difference

Four steps. One expert. Twenty-nine years.

No comparison engine, no call-center hand-off. The Life is Peachie process is how every policy gets built.

  1. 01 / Qualify

    Map the occupation

    Income structure, health profile, and existing coverage.

  2. 02 / Design

    Shape the coverage

    The right benefit period, elimination period, and definition.

  3. 03 / Place

    Advocate the policy

    We work occupation class and ratings on your behalf.

  4. 04 / Steward

    Support over time

    Reviews as income and responsibilities evolve.

A Primer

What is disability insurance?

Coverage for your paycheck: monthly benefits that replace a portion of your income when illness or injury keeps you from working.

Protection

What it covers

  • Monthly income replacement
  • Mortgage and rent payments
  • Everyday living expenses
  • Student loans and debt obligations
  • Medical costs beyond health insurance
  • Business overhead (with BOE coverage)

Quality coverage

What to look for

  • True own-occupation definition of disability
  • Non-cancellable and guaranteed renewable
  • Residual and partial disability benefits
  • Future increase options without new underwriting
  • Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) rider

Various designs to choose from, depending on your profession and how long you need protection.

Short-Term Disability

Income replacement for brief periods (3–6 months), after a short elimination period.

Long-Term Disability

Ongoing income protection for serious conditions, often through to retirement age.

Own-Occupation

Pays if you can't perform your specific profession, even if you can work elsewhere.

Any-Occupation

Pays only if you can't perform any suitable occupation. Lower premiums.

Group Disability

Employer-provided basic coverage at lower cost, with limited portability.

Individual Disability

Personally owned, portable, and customizable, with stronger protections.

From $9/month.Entry premium for a healthy professional. Cost scales with occupation class, benefit period, and income, talk to us for an accurate quote. We help match the structure to your profession.

Why Disability Insurance Matters

Three numbers most professionals underestimate about their income.

Income protection

Your earning power is the asset every other plan depends on, and it's the one most people leave unprotected.

A typical policy costs a fraction of a percent of the income it protects.

1 in 4

of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before reaching retirement age (Social Security Administration).

The coverage gap

Group coverage is thin, often taxable, and rarely follows you when you change jobs.

Employer plans typically replace only 50–60% of base salary, excluding bonuses.

33%

of American workers carry private disability insurance, leaving the majority exposed to income loss.

Long absences

A serious claim isn't measured in weeks. It's measured in years without a paycheck.

Social Security disability averages roughly $1,358 a month, rarely enough on its own.

34.6 mo

average length of a long-term disability absence, nearly three years without regular income.

Casework — 04 files

Real professions, specific answers.

Each story below is one situation we worked through, in the order we worked through them.

25+ Years matching professionals to the right occupation classes, by hand.
No. 01 Own-occupation

Surgeon-specific income protection

Needed benefits if unable to perform surgery, even while still able to see patients in clinic.

We secured a true own-occupation policy with a specialty-specific rider, so full benefits pay if the surgeon can't operate, even if they continue working in another medical capacity.

No. 02 Business

Business overhead protection for an owner

Worried about covering rent, payroll, and fixed costs during a potential disability period.

A business overhead expense (BOE) policy alongside individual coverage funds fixed expenses if the owner is disabled, keeping the business solvent through recovery.

No. 03 Underwriting

Coverage despite a prior back injury

Multiple carriers declined due to documented degenerative disc disease and prior surgery.

We negotiated a targeted exclusion rider for the specific condition while preserving comprehensive protection for every other disability, coverage the client thought impossible.

No. 04 High income

Protecting variable compensation

Substantial income from commissions and bonuses sat outside the reach of group disability.

A multi-policy approach combined the employer plan with a supplemental individual policy and a high-limit layer, protecting full income including incentive pay.

What Our Clients Say

As a surgeon, I needed specialized disability coverage that would protect my income if I couldn't perform surgeries. Peachie found me a true own-occupation policy that other brokers said wasn't available at my age and health profile. Her expertise in the disability insurance market is unmatched.

Dr. James K.
Orthopedic Surgeon

The Life is Peachie process made understanding disability insurance simple and straightforward. I finally understand the difference between own-occupation and any-occupation coverage, and feel confident that my income is protected if I'm unable to work in my specialized field.

Melissa T.
Software Engineer

As a financial advisor, I rely on Peach Insurance Services for my clients' disability insurance needs. Peachie's deep knowledge of carrier underwriting guidelines and her ability to design customized disability solutions for specialized professionals consistently exceeds my expectations.

Jonathan S.
Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Frequently asked.

Six answers, ranked by what people ask first.

01 / How much disability insurance do I need?
The ideal disability coverage typically replaces 60-70% of your income. We recommend analyzing your essential monthly expenses, existing emergency funds, and other income sources to determine the right amount. Our personalized approach ensures your coverage aligns with your specific financial situation and profession.
02 / Can I get disability insurance if I have pre-existing conditions?
Yes! While pre-existing conditions may affect your policy terms, our 29+ years of underwriting expertise allows us to find suitable coverage for clients with various health histories. We work with multiple carriers and have specialized knowledge about which companies are more favorable for specific medical profiles.
03 / What's the difference between own-occupation and any-occupation coverage?
Own-occupation coverage pays benefits if you can't perform your specific profession, even if you can work in another capacity. Any-occupation coverage provides benefits only if you cannot perform any suitable occupation based on your education and experience. For specialized professionals, own-occupation coverage often provides superior protection despite higher premiums.
04 / How does disability insurance coordinate with employer benefits?
Employer-provided disability typically covers 50-60% of your base salary, may be taxable, and often has limitations in its definition of disability. Individual disability insurance can supplement these group benefits, covering bonus income and providing more comprehensive protection. Our Life is Peachie (LiP™) process helps you integrate both types of coverage for optimal protection.
05 / How long does it take to get approved for disability insurance?
Approval timelines typically range from 4-8 weeks, depending on your health history, occupation, and income verification requirements. More complex medical histories may require additional underwriting time. We keep you informed throughout the process and work diligently to expedite approvals whenever possible.
06 / What is the process for filing a disability claim?
The claim process typically begins with notifying the insurance company, submitting claim forms, providing medical documentation of your disability, and financial verification. Elimination periods (typically 30-180 days) must be satisfied before benefits begin. Our team provides ongoing support through the claims process, helping ensure you receive the benefits you're entitled to when you need them most.
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