LDA members attain financial security through LDA-sponsored insurance, including major medical, disability income, term life, business overhead expense, general liability, malpractice, in-hospital income, short-term disability and long-term insurance plans. All coverage options are specifically designed to meet the needs of dentists at competitive rates for both members and staff through the LDA-sponsored carriers.

Fortress Insurance Company - A professional liability company created by dentists, for dentists. To learn more about how Fortress can protect you and your practice, call Stormy Blair at Robert Ellis & Associates at 985-674-3886 or 1-888-503-5547,  Ext. 3886, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The professionals at Robert Ellis & Associates, the LDA-endorsed professional liability insurance marketing agency, have been serving the insurance needs of dentists throughout the South for over 25 years. Located in Mandeville, La., the REA staff combines prompt, professional service with the personal care their clients deserve.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group - Group Savings Plus is a program that provides an exclusive group discount to members on already competitive rates and convenient payment options for automobile, homeowners, tenants and condominium insurance. Coverage is also available for boats, personal articles, floaters and umbrella liability. Call Patrick Michon at 225-292-8808, Ext. 230 or 1-800-233-0913, Ext. 230.

Robert Ellis & Associates - Business Property Insurance Specialists:  Can review current property and contents coverage on the practice, provide alternative quotes from multiple carriers, and prepare a detailed comparison for dentists’ analysis and selection. Stormy Blair, 985-674-3886 or 1-888-503-5547,  Ext. 3886, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Transfer Questions and Answers

AUGUST 1, 2007 HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIER & ADMINISTRATOR CHANGE APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The LDA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the transfer of the Association’s endorsed health insurance program from New York Life to Nippon Life of America (NLI), effective August 1, 2007.  Administrative responsibilities associated with the health insurance program will also transfer simultaneously from Gilsbar to Total Plan Services, Inc (TPSI).

Highlights of the advantages to the LDA that are anticipated with this carrier change include:

•  Lower rate renewal effective August 1, 2007;

•  12-month rate guarantee;

•  Lower internal costs with Nippon will be instrumental in reducing future increases and keeping premiums competitive;

•  Nippon Life is currently the largest mutual insurance company in the world.  Specialists in the group health insurance arena, Nippon Life of America is rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best;

•  As the exclusive administrators for NLI in the Gulf South, Total Plan Services’ 35 years experience is complimented by an outstanding reputation for prompt, professional customer service.

•  Both Nippon and TPSI are committed to the Association-endorsed health insurance market, currently underwriting and administering other Professional Associations.

Carroll Stewart, President of TPSI, stated, “Speaking on behalf of Nippon Life and Total Plan Services, we are honored to have been selected by the LDA to underwrite and administer their endorsed health insurance program.  I want to assure all current participants that their insurance will be transferred August 1 on a continuous basis with no change in benefits or loss of coverage; current PPO networks and providers will remain in force; and full credit will be received for all 2007 calendar year deductibles.”

Members presently insured under the endorsed program will be receiving additional information in the mail shortly and are encouraged to read all notifications carefully to facilitate the smooth transition to their coverage to the new carrier/administrator. Also, watch the LDA Web site for updated news and information!