As a TMA Insurance Trust advisor,* I talk with physicians at all stages of their careers about their life insurance, what they might need, and the gaps they haven’t yet considered. One story in particular stood out.

Disability insurance can be hard to decode. And when the benefits physicians value most—like specialty-specific protection or the ability to increase coverage over time—are treated as costly extras, it’s easy to lose sight of whether your policy truly reflects the value of your income. The result? Coverage that’s more confusing and potentially more expensive than it should be.

You can’t predict when or where a serious accident might happen—on the road driving to work, during your daily routines, or while traveling for vacation or to a conference. But you can take steps now to help protect your family from the financial toll if the unexpected happens to you.

We get it—life insurance isn’t always a priority, whether you’re just getting started or have been practicing for years.

Life has finally started to take shape after all the long hours and effort it took to get here. You’re earning, planning, maybe paying off loans, or settling into your first real home. You’ve got momentum and you’re putting the pieces in place for what comes next.

Summertime is here - a season filled with baseball, boating, beaches, and maybe a well-earned vacation. Hopefully, the biggest bump in your plans is a little sand in your shoes or water up your nose. But when summer fun takes a turn, the consequences can be both physical and financial.

It can be a tempting cost-saving measure to hold off on obtaining dental insurance. After all, you likely take good care of your teeth at home, with regular brushing and flossing. Yet, even the most diligent at-home care can’t replace the benefits of professional checkups – or the value of dental insurance in helping to protect your overall health and finances. Without dental coverage, a crucial piece of your overall long-term health care strategy may be missing.

Life doesn’t always go according to schedule. An illness, injury—or even a healthy pregnancy—can suddenly pause your ability to practice. And when that happens, your income could take a hit unless you’ve planned ahead.

As a young physician, you know disability insurance is essential for protecting your income, but building smart, lasting protection isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re buying your first policy or supplementing existing coverage, there’s a strategic way to maximize your benefits without overspending.