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2017 NJSPBA Mini-Convention

Coverage you should not be without

When NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan says,“ This is something every member should have,” every member tends to listen. Colligan doesn’ t bring that type of credibility to something unless he knows how much it can help law enforcement officers.

Such an introduction accompanied Michael Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Risk Solutions, to the podium on Day 1 of the convention. Pinnacle has developed a First Responder Benefits Plan that includes an Accidental Temporary Total Disability Income benefit every member should have.

“ If you have not forced every one of your members to get some type of disability plan, you are shirking in your duties,” Evans addressed to Local leaders.“ With the risk you take and the way you have to live paycheck to paycheck, this coverage can be the difference in keeping one of your guys from losing his house.”

Evans acknowledged that 30 years in the insurance business has made him aware that“ this is the most boring subject to talk about.” But, he added, what the First Responder Benefits Plan can do for a law enforcement officer’ s family“ should make every one of you run to my table.”

For the next two days, there was a line at Pinnacle’ s table in the Mini-Convention vendor expo room. Members came to find out specifically about the Accidental Temporary Total Disability Income benefit, which is the coverage President Colligan specifically advocated.

The most fundamental point of accidental coverage, Evans explained, is that for $ 37.25 per month, the plan provides up to

Finally, the benefits You Need and Deserve are NOW Available!

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ATTENTION! All FIRST RESPONDERS ….…“ Thank You!”

You are always the first to respond. You protect us and we appreciate everything you do. Now it is time we serve and protect you!

Pinnacle Risk Solutions presents FIRST RESPONDER BENEFIT PLANS *. These plans will provide First Responders and their Family Members with Exclusive Special Services, Programs and Discounted Benefits.

Police & Law Enforcement Medical Professionals aFirefighters aEducators

Paramedics, EMS & EMT’ s

Military & Veterans

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When you get injured, how will you pay your monthly bills?

WBA members can enjoy benefit options that include:

• Health, Fitness and Medical Savings

• Guarantee Issue Accidental Temporary Total Disability Income Benefit

• Option A; up to $ 1000 per week, for up to 52 weeks

• Option B; up to $ 750 per week, for up to 52 weeks

• Option C; Flat $ 500 per week, for up to 52 weeks

• Lifestyle, Travel and Entertainment, Vehicle and Retail Shopping Savings

• Individual WBA member dues from $ 26.50 to $ 37.25 per month

a $ 1,000-per-week benefit for up to 52 weeks to any officer who gets injured on the job. This is over and above sick leave, workers’ comp and any other compensation that comes in the wake of an injury.

“ It’ s accident-driven only, but it’ s sizable enough to take care of whatever your extra needs are,” Evans continued.“ This is a no-brainer.”

Other Accidental Temporary Total Disability Income plan options are available. Evans wants to talk with you about a plan to cover your family for one simple reason:“ Officers today are not getting the help they deserve.” d

For more information go to www. pinnrisk. com / frbp. html

AS ONE OF AMERICA’ S FINEST, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DESERVE TO HAVE THE BEST BENEFITS! * Benefits are available from a business alliance with the Wholesale Benefits Association( WBA) that provides to First Responder Benefit Plans certain benefit coverages, lifestyle benefits, plans and services from approved and authorized insurance carriers and providers.

PINNACLE RISK SOLUTIONS • FIRST RESPONDER BENEFIT PLANS 82 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE • PINE BROOK, NJ 07058 INFO @ PINNRISK. COM OR CALL 973-284-0100