TDIC Insurance Solutions has partnered with Lockton Affinity to offer several insurance products outside of those offered by TDIC Insurance Solutions. Here are answers to some common questions about the new partnership.
The following policies are now being administered by Lockton Affinity:
- MetLife group policies:
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Group Business Overhead Expense
- Group Disability
- Life
- Individual Life
- Long-term Care
Please note: If you are interested in purchasing a new disability policy please contact TDIC for information at 1-800-733-0633.
Our goal is to provide our members resources for products that protect them in their profession and practice while providing the most value. TDIC Insurance Solutions will continue to offer all of the types of insurance as before. Working with Lockton Affinity allows TDIC Insurance Solutions to provide the highest level of service with our core products and rely on the expertise of Lockton Affinity to service the other lines of insurance.
TDIC Insurance Solutions is not being sold or dissolved. The insurance agency is a financially sound subsidiary of CDA that will continue to be an integral part of the businesses that provide member benefits. Evaluating the product mix and services offered to members is a regular function of that business model. The CDA mission will always include aligning products, services and resources with the needs and demands of members and policyholders.
These changes will not affect any other insurance lines. The organization continuously reviews the product portfolio to ensure that we are offering the best and most competitive products to protect you professionally and in your practice.
The change was effective as of May 1, 2015.
Lockton is one of the nation’s largest privately held insurance brokerages. Lockton Affinity offers the same products with expanded options that TDIC Insurance Solutions has offered.
All policyholders were notified by mail of the change in mid-April. In addition, Lockton Affinity sent a notification to welcome you to their brokerage during the third week of April. We have dedicated staff to help you with any concerns you may have about this transition and will work to ensure that you are not negatively impacted by this change. You may contact Lockton Affinity directly at (844) 501-7260 to reach representatives who will assist you with any questions or concerns.
Lockton Affinity will handle all changes for your policies, new or existing. They have a dedicated team to manage all requests and you can contact them directly at (844) 501-7260.
TDIC Insurance Solutions no longer directly offers life, long-term care or hospital indemnity. You may purchase these coverages through the Lockton TDIC Insurance Solutions Program. The organization continuously reviews the insurance product portfolio to ensure that we offer the best and most competitive insurance to protect you in your profession. TDIC Insurance Solutions chose to work with Lockton Affinity because of their strength and expertise in these lines of insurance.
For some policies, there may be a new payment remittance address. To confirm the payment address for your policy, you may contact Lockton Affinity directly at (844) 501-7260, or mail your payment to:
Lockton, A TDIC Insurance Solutions Program
PO Box 873421
Kansas City, MO 64187-3421
All claims should be reported to the carrier where your policy is written. Policyholders may also call (844) 501-7260 to report claims to Lockton Affinity.
Below are answers to some common questions about our partnership with MetLife.
No additional work is required for your policy to transition to MetLife. TDIC-IS and Lockton Affinity will ensure there is no disruption to your coverage.
A more comprehensive insurance offering tailored specifically to protect member dentists.
The policy terms of your current coverage will remain the same.
Yes, we encourage insured members to evaluate all insurance coverage periodically to ensure proper insurance is in place. Lockton Affinity will handle all changes for your policies, new or existing. They have a dedicated team to manage all requests and you can contact them directly at 844. 501.7260.
There are no changes to your billing or coverage terms. Lockton Affinity will continue to service your account(s).
There are a few minor changes to coverage terms, but in general we view the changes to be positive to our insured members.
TDIC Insurance Solutions evaluated several others insurance companies and determined MetLife to be the best benefit for our members.