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Compensation for Fort Dearborn Life

Compensation Disclosure
FDL is committed to providing the compensation disclosure information you need to appropriately advise your customers.

Commission Payment Details
As of the June 30, 2008 commission cycle commission payout will be affected with the following thresholds based on how payment is received:

  • The minimum commission payment threshold will be increased from $0.00 to $100.00 for checks.
  • The minimum commission payment threshold will be increased from $0.00 to $10.00 for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Commission earnings not exceeding the above mentioned amounts will be held until additional commissions are earned to surpass the minimum payout amount.

Commission Payment Example
For the June 30th 2008 commission period a $95.00 commission is earned by an agent that is paid by check. A commission check will not be issued. Instead, the earnings will be held until additional commissions are earned and it surpasses $100.00. During July, 2008 $105.00 in commissions is earned. At the end of July when the commissions are generated, a check for $200.00 will be issued.

For commissions received via EFT, the same principal applies only the earnings threshold is $10.00.

Commission Statement Walk-through
View a standard commission statement from Fort Dearborn Life along with field definitions.

Commission FAQ
Find answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding commissions.