Peachie G. Thompson
AALU, ALMI, ACS
Founder & CEO
A 25-year veteran in the insurance industry. Peachie is founder and CEO of Peach Insurance Services, LLC., a wholly independent insurance services firm recognized for putting the client’s best interest first and technical astuteness. Peach Insurance Services serves fee-only financial advisors and clients nationwide. Peachie is also the host of The Just Peachie Show on Apple, Spotify, Google and Amazon Podcasts as well as YouTube.
About Peachie
She has mastered the art of vetting insurance companies and their products. Her specialty is managing insurance portfolios for affluent individuals and people with complex medical histories/lifestyle. Her expertise includes legacy, long term care, income replacement and retirement solutions for executives, business owners and individuals who require insurance planning. The combination of her strong technical underwriting background and product knowledge give advisors as well as clients a solid competitive edge to secure suitable products and favorable pricing offers from carriers.
Peachie is experienced in life, long term care, disability insurance and annuity. She has been engineering insurance solutions and serving clients, financial advisors and insurance professionals since 1997.
In addition to being a seasoned licensed insurance advisor, she held notable leadership positions as chief operating officer, chief underwriter and director of new business, case design and client services for domestic as well as global companies such as Mass Mutual, Guardian Life, The Newport Group and high-end insurance brokerages. She was educated internationally at the University of Santo Tomas, studied Business Marketing at UC College of New Jersey and holds multiple industry designations. Peachie is a graduate of NAIFA's Leadership and Life Institute (LILI) program. She is also an instructor and provider of insurance continuing education for licensed financial advisors.
She promotes ethical conduct of advisors and advocates for positive regulatory environment by serving as 2022 President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) NE FL. She earned her Financial Security Advocate credentials in 2023. She also serves/served on various boards including the Financial Planning Association (FPA) NE FL, Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay (PACC) and other committees dedicated to helping clients and financial professionals. She is also a member of the Association of Home Office Underwriters (AHOU).
Peachie is all about empowering those around her. In 2021, she co-founded Women Empowering Women in Nocatee, FL. She also writes for various publications and is a frequent guest speaker/subject matter expert on topics such as insurance planning, underwriting and empowerment.
She leads an active lifestyle and gives back to the community. Peachie loves spending time with her two daughters: being active, crafting, baking and cooking with them. She bikes regularly with her husband and plays volleyball with friends. She also volunteers her time as a team manager for her kids' sports teams, Girl Scout program mentor, community HOA board member and various community events.
Peachie's Recent Articles
Long-term care, catering to those who can't perform daily tasks due to cognitive impairments or physical challenges, is becoming increasingly vital yet expensive. While many believe government health provisions or standard health insurance will cover these costs, the reality is less reassuring. Options like Medicaid and Medicare offer limited coverage, and traditional health insurance doesn't address LTC at all. The burden then falls to personal savings or on children, neither of which are ideal solutions. Investing in Long-Term Care Insurance emerges as the most practical and protective measure, ensuring individuals' security and peace of mind for their future. Read on...
Delve into the essentials of Long-Term Care (LTC) – a lifeline for many who require ongoing assistance with daily activities. This guide sheds light on the core Activities of Daily Living, the financial and emotional benefits of LTC solutions, and the pressing need to plan early. From protecting hard-earned savings to ensuring control over one's care preferences, discover how LTC planning not only provides for you but also supports loved ones in crucial times. For those seeking a roadmap to a confident future, this is your starting point. Lookout for my other LTC articles!
Peek into Peachie's latest article, "Reflections for Wealthy Couples on Long-term Care Insurance & Self-Insuring." It discusses the high-stakes game of self-insuring your long-term care needs and suggests a strategic alternative. How might health uncertainties and market fluctuations affect your meticulous planning? The article, backed by reliable data, urges you to consider the financial impact of long-term care on your spouse's future and your hard-built legacy. But fear not, it also provides a solution—long-term care insurance isn't about spending more, but smartly securing your future. This concise read could be your guide to leveraging long-term care for preserving your wealth and ensuring a comfortable life ahead.