One Interesting Thing About Insurance Sun, 10 May 2026 17:21:27 -0400 https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net en-us © 2026 One Interesting Thing About Insurance yes 12f273dc-ed68-53fd-ab41-151b1410c418 One Interesting Thing About Insurance episodic false Insurance impacts our daily lives—the way we move from place to place, the activities we engage in, the work we do, and so much more. Our host, Robert Uribe, a long-time insurance professional, shares short stories and conversations that highlight one interesting way insurance could be consequential to your world.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8qy5ybmehtp7y0mtiiijxx6kinff?.jpg One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net #91 Panama Vacation #91 Panama Vacation Robert and Da’Sha talk about their experiences in Panama over Christmas and New Year’s. Robert visits the farmacia to treat skin mites, battles with an Airbnb host over hospitality and fire safety issues, purchases a bottle of Hendrix Amazonia at the PTY duty free shop, and cheats death in a taxi in Playa Banca.

Robert’s review of one of their the Panama City airbnbs: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1440764624744720649?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about their experiences in Panama over Christmas and New Year’s. Robert visits the farmacia to treat skin mites, battles with an Airbnb host over hospitality and fire safety issues, purchases a bottle of Hendrix Amazonia at the PTY duty free shop, and cheats death in a taxi in Playa Banca.

Robert’s review of one of their the Panama City airbnbs: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1440764624744720649?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=364 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:18 -0500 2160 full false #90 Separating the Health Insurance Markets #90 Separating the Health Insurance Markets The enhanced Obamacare subsidies are scheduled to expire at the end of the year, and people are anxious about health insurance. Maybe the real solution isn’t more subsidies dumped into a broken system. Instead, maybe it’s separating the markets: one system built explicitly, transparently, and honestly to cover people who need guaranteed, comprehensive care—funded through taxes and direct subsidies—and another system that allows healthy individuals to buy true insurance that is priced based on risk, choice, and personal tradeoffs.
BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
]]> The enhanced Obamacare subsidies are scheduled to expire at the end of the year, and people are anxious about health insurance. Maybe the real solution isn’t more subsidies dumped into a broken system. Instead, maybe it’s separating the markets: one system built explicitly, transparently, and honestly to cover people who need guaranteed, comprehensive care—funded through taxes and direct subsidies—and another system that allows healthy individuals to buy true insurance that is priced based on risk, choice, and personal tradeoffs.
BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=355 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:09:02 -0500 1449 90 false #89 Life Changes, Insurance Changes #89 Life Changes, Insurance Changes Robert is in Panama for December 2025. He remarks on the changes in his life over the past several months and how the insurance he needs changes with it.

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]]> Robert is in Panama for December 2025. He remarks on the changes in his life over the past several months and how the insurance he needs changes with it.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=352 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:07:54 -0500 1156 89 false #88 Medicare Changes with Eddie Velez #88 Medicare Changes with Eddie Velez Robert is joined by Eddie Velez to talk about changes in Medicare plans for 2026.

Find Eddie Velez and his services at https://yourcarerep.com/
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]]> Robert is joined by Eddie Velez to talk about changes in Medicare plans for 2026.

Find Eddie Velez and his services at https://yourcarerep.com/
BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=349 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:06:37 -0500 1448 88 false #87 Peruvian Catacombs and Final Expense Insurance #87 Peruvian Catacombs and Final Expense Insurance Robert tours the historical sites in Lima, Peru and finds the human remains buried in the catacombs. The costs for people to be buried there were considerable, and they had to pay it without the benefit of modern burial insurance.

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]]> Robert tours the historical sites in Lima, Peru and finds the human remains buried in the catacombs. The costs for people to be buried there were considerable, and they had to pay it without the benefit of modern burial insurance.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
The show is supported by Mercury Protect.
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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=346 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:19:04 -0400 850 87 false #86 The Street Scam in Peru #86 The Street Scam in Peru Robert is visiting Lima, Peru and becomes the target of a common street scam.

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]]> Robert is visiting Lima, Peru and becomes the target of a common street scam.

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The show is supported by Mercury Protect.
Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=342 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:29:40 -0400 1690 86 false #85 Vaccine Mandates and Buying Disability Insurance after an Injury #85 Vaccine Mandates and Buying Disability Insurance after an Injury Robert catches up with Da’Sha about a variety of topics including disability income insurance, vaccine mandates for school children, and what to do with his remains if he dies overseas.

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]]> Robert catches up with Da’Sha about a variety of topics including disability income insurance, vaccine mandates for school children, and what to do with his remains if he dies overseas.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
The show is supported by Mercury Protect.
Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=339 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:16:25 -0400 1395 85 false #84 Travel Insurance-Per Trip and Annual Coverage #84 Travel Insurance-Per Trip and Annual Coverage Robert is planning a trip to Peru and Panama. He is joined on the podcast by Jonna Hudson, a travel insurance professional, to get recommendations on how he can insure some of the key risks he may face on his trips.
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]]> Robert is planning a trip to Peru and Panama. He is joined on the podcast by Jonna Hudson, a travel insurance professional, to get recommendations on how he can insure some of the key risks he may face on his trips.
BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
The show is supported by Mercury Protect.
Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=336 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:31:29 -0400 2919 84 false #83 You May Be Covered by a Non-Admitted Insurer and Not Know It #83 You May Be Covered by a Non-Admitted Insurer and Not Know It Robert is joined by Cece Denno, excess and surplus lines insurance market expert. The two talk about the interesting things E&S can cover that admitted carriers do not, the brokers that have special licenses in order to offer these E&S policies, and how some households and businesses may have coverage from a non-admitted carrier and not even realize it.

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Check out Cece’s other podcasts here:
]]> Robert is joined by Cece Denno, excess and surplus lines insurance market expert. The two talk about the interesting things E&S can cover that admitted carriers do not, the brokers that have special licenses in order to offer these E&S policies, and how some households and businesses may have coverage from a non-admitted carrier and not even realize it.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Check out Cece’s other podcasts here:
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=331 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:15:08 -0400 1145 83 false #82 Free Gym Memberships for Seniors? #82 Free Gym Memberships for Seniors? Robert talks with Eddie Velez, an insurance professional specializing in Medicare products. He helps seniors find the best program for them, and sometimes, that includes gym memberships paid by the insurer. The next time you see a silver-haired stud pumping iron at L.A. Fitness, he may be taking advantage of his federal benefits.
Find Eddie Velez and his services at https://yourcarerep.com/
BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
]]> Robert talks with Eddie Velez, an insurance professional specializing in Medicare products. He helps seniors find the best program for them, and sometimes, that includes gym memberships paid by the insurer. The next time you see a silver-haired stud pumping iron at L.A. Fitness, he may be taking advantage of his federal benefits.
Find Eddie Velez and his services at https://yourcarerep.com/
BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.
]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=327 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:19:23 -0400 1715 82 false #81 Renter’s Insurance for the Homeless #81 Renter’s Insurance for the Homeless Robert moves out of his apartment and stashes all of his personal property in storage units. As he hits the road to begin the homeless, nomad lifestyle he considers the implications to his insurance coverage.

]]> Robert moves out of his apartment and stashes all of his personal property in storage units. As he hits the road to begin the homeless, nomad lifestyle he considers the implications to his insurance coverage.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=324 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:10:11 -0400 1294 81 false #80 Deductible Reimbursements #80 Deductible Reimbursements Robert is joined by Greg Rueter of R+R Insurance Advisors to talk about deductible reimbursement benefits. Rising premiums on homeowners and auto policies have consumers looking for relief. Products that offer deductible reimbursements could be an answer.

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]]> Robert is joined by Greg Rueter of R+R Insurance Advisors to talk about deductible reimbursement benefits. Rising premiums on homeowners and auto policies have consumers looking for relief. Products that offer deductible reimbursements could be an answer.

Click here to view programs discussed on this episode. Enter “BMFCE” in the Producer ID field for a coupon worth $25 off your next CE webinar with BMFCE!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=321 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:42:01 -0400 1261 80 false #79 Hail Damage, Phony Claims and the Murder Shell #79 Hail Damage, Phony Claims and the Murder Shell Robert is joined by Justin Candau, catastrophic hail adjuster, to talk about paintless dent removal, hail fraud, and the Murder Shell in East St. Louis!

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]]> Robert is joined by Justin Candau, catastrophic hail adjuster, to talk about paintless dent removal, hail fraud, and the Murder Shell in East St. Louis!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=318 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:50:52 -0400 1999 79 false #78 Long Term Care Insurance #78 Long Term Care Insurance Robert is joined by Lori Gubash, long term care insurance advisor and subject-matter expert. They share stories of relatives that have needed care and how it impacted them personally.

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]]> Robert is joined by Lori Gubash, long term care insurance advisor and subject-matter expert. They share stories of relatives that have needed care and how it impacted them personally.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=315 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:01:11 -0400 1757 78 false #77 Home Warranty to the Rescue #77 Home Warranty to the Rescue Robert knows his aging air conditioner could fail any day in the Arizona heat so he purchases a home warranty to protect him from the huge replacement cost. Hopefully, the service offered by the warranty company isn’t as big a hassle as his experience twelve years earlier in Illinois.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

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]]> Robert knows his aging air conditioner could fail any day in the Arizona heat so he purchases a home warranty to protect him from the huge replacement cost. Hopefully, the service offered by the warranty company isn’t as big a hassle as his experience twelve years earlier in Illinois.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=312 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:42:32 -0400 1272 77 false #76 Joe Biden Diagnosed with Cancer #76 Joe Biden Diagnosed with Cancer How did the President of the United States not find out he had cancer sooner? There are plenty of tests that could have identified it, right? What can the rest of us learn from this that we can apply to our own health?

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> How did the President of the United States not find out he had cancer sooner? There are plenty of tests that could have identified it, right? What can the rest of us learn from this that we can apply to our own health?

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=309 Thu, 22 May 2025 22:26:39 -0400 1300 76 false #75 Sleeping in Your Car #75 Sleeping in Your Car Robert talks with his son about the possibility of sleeping in his car if he doesn’t get assigned a dorm at his college for the upcoming fall semester. Aside from the legal, privacy and health concerns, there are also insurance considerations. The two explore the possibility of medical payments coverage in the event of bodily injury. **Post production note: there is typically an exclusion in the standard auto policy for vehicles that are used as a primary residence.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> Robert talks with his son about the possibility of sleeping in his car if he doesn’t get assigned a dorm at his college for the upcoming fall semester. Aside from the legal, privacy and health concerns, there are also insurance considerations. The two explore the possibility of medical payments coverage in the event of bodily injury. **Post production note: there is typically an exclusion in the standard auto policy for vehicles that are used as a primary residence.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=306 Wed, 07 May 2025 14:36:59 -0400 1192 75 false #74 Weather Forecasts and Rain Delays #74 Weather Forecasts and Rain Delays Robert laments Major League Baseball’s handling of the rain delay at Wrigley Field on Easter Sunday given the availability of an accurate weather forecast. Given that the weather people seem to be able to predict when the rain starts and stops and how much will fall, it makes it easier to safeguard your property when it is in the path of oncoming weather. If only MLB and the Chicago Cubs would use the same forecasts to postpone games and save the fans from sitting in a rainy stadium with no baseball to watch.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> Robert laments Major League Baseball’s handling of the rain delay at Wrigley Field on Easter Sunday given the availability of an accurate weather forecast. Given that the weather people seem to be able to predict when the rain starts and stops and how much will fall, it makes it easier to safeguard your property when it is in the path of oncoming weather. If only MLB and the Chicago Cubs would use the same forecasts to postpone games and save the fans from sitting in a rainy stadium with no baseball to watch.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=303 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:45:37 -0400 1142 74 false #73 Hypnosis as a Cure #73 Hypnosis as a Cure Robert shares his experience with hypnosis as a treatment for insomnia and high blood pressure. Though not covered by major medical insurance, it might be a great deal if it works!

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The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> Robert shares his experience with hypnosis as a treatment for insomnia and high blood pressure. Though not covered by major medical insurance, it might be a great deal if it works!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=300 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:19:56 -0400 1392 73 false #72 Phantom Speeding Ticket and a Social Security Application #72 Phantom Speeding Ticket and a Social Security Application Robert is joined by Da’Sha for an update on the phantom speeding ticket Progressive Insurance claims to have on her. They finish up with a story about helping a older friend apply for Social Security Disability benefits.

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Email your comments about the show to Robert@bmfce.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> Robert is joined by Da’Sha for an update on the phantom speeding ticket Progressive Insurance claims to have on her. They finish up with a story about helping a older friend apply for Social Security Disability benefits.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Email your comments about the show to Robert@bmfce.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=297 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:28:16 -0400 1360 72 false #71 AI Models in My Instagram Feed #71 AI Models in My Instagram Feed Robert describes how his girlfriend is questioning why AI models keep popping up in his Instagram feed while he is brushing his teeth. It turns out that women aren’t even real! What about the ones handling your insurance claim?

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Email your comments about the show to Robert@bmfce.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

 

]]> Robert describes how his girlfriend is questioning why AI models keep popping up in his Instagram feed while he is brushing his teeth. It turns out that women aren’t even real! What about the ones handling your insurance claim?

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Email your comments about the show to Robert@bmfce.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

 

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=293 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:49:31 -0500 1506 71 false #70 Inaccurate Driving Records and Auto Insurance Premiums #70 Inaccurate Driving Records and Auto Insurance Premiums Robert and Da’Sha talk about her experience with Progressive Insurance after they claimed to have received an inaccurate report from LexisNexis. Calls to LexisNexis suggest they have the correct information on the driver report, so what went wrong and why are we paying higher auto insurance premiums? We need listener feedback because this can’t be the first time Progressive or other auto insurers have screwed this up.

Email your comments about the show to Robert@bmfce.com.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about her experience with Progressive Insurance after they claimed to have received an inaccurate report from LexisNexis. Calls to LexisNexis suggest they have the correct information on the driver report, so what went wrong and why are we paying higher auto insurance premiums? We need listener feedback because this can’t be the first time Progressive or other auto insurers have screwed this up.

Email your comments about the show to Robert@bmfce.com.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=291 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:54:49 -0500 1560 70 false #69 Airplane Crashes Causing Anxiety #69 Airplane Crashes Causing Anxiety Robert and Da’Sha talk about the recent airplane and helicopter crashes and how it is creating a lot of anxiety about flying.

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about the recent airplane and helicopter crashes and how it is creating a lot of anxiety about flying.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=288 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:40:57 -0500 1259 69 false #68 Separating Disaster Perils from Homeowners Insurance #68 Separating Disaster Perils from Homeowners Insurance Robert explores the idea of separating wildfire and other disaster perils from homeowners insurance policies. It already is common in Florida and coastal areas to separate wind from homeowners policies. Should we do the same for wildfire? How would property owners insure against wildfire risks if this became common?

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]]> Robert explores the idea of separating wildfire and other disaster perils from homeowners insurance policies. It already is common in Florida and coastal areas to separate wind from homeowners policies. Should we do the same for wildfire? How would property owners insure against wildfire risks if this became common?

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=284 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:35:09 -0500 987 68 false #67 Jewelry Insurance #67 Jewelry Insurance Robert and Da’Sha talk about their Christmas gifts. If giving or receiving jewelry, is insurance something to consider? Is expensive jewelry covered by a typical renters or homeowners insurance policy, and if not, what else can we do to protect it?

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about their Christmas gifts. If giving or receiving jewelry, is insurance something to consider? Is expensive jewelry covered by a typical renters or homeowners insurance policy, and if not, what else can we do to protect it?

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=282 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:33:54 -0500 1441 67 false #66 Do People Think It’s Okay to Murder a CEO If Their Insurance Stinks? #66 Do People Think It’s Okay to Murder a CEO If Their Insurance Stinks? Robert and Da’Sha talk about the public reactions to the murder of Brian Thompson. The frustration with health insurance is not surprising and understandable, but isn’t there a better path to improving the system?

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about the public reactions to the murder of Brian Thompson. The frustration with health insurance is not surprising and understandable, but isn’t there a better path to improving the system?

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=279 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:24 -0500 1311 66 false #65 Major Medical or Critical Illness? #65 Major Medical or Critical Illness? Robert is dissatisfied with the medical insurance options during this open enrollment season and explores alternatives including critical illness insurance.

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]]> Robert is dissatisfied with the medical insurance options during this open enrollment season and explores alternatives including critical illness insurance.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=263 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:25:00 -0500 1476 65 false #64 Thanksgiving Football #64 Thanksgiving Football Robert and Da’Sha talk about the risks of playing football with friends and family on Thanksgiving. They also meander through topics like whether acupuncturists are doctors, the problems with finding affordable plans on the healthcare insurance marketplace, and why you shouldn’t buy snacks outside the Eiffel Tower.

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about the risks of playing football with friends and family on Thanksgiving. They also meander through topics like whether acupuncturists are doctors, the problems with finding affordable plans on the healthcare insurance marketplace, and why you shouldn’t buy snacks outside the Eiffel Tower.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=261 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:56:53 -0500 1444 64 false #63 My Girlfriend’s Moral Hazard #63 My Girlfriend’s Moral Hazard Robert identifies a moral hazard in his girlfriend’s date night behavior. Are you the underwriter or the salesperson in your relationship?

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]]> Robert identifies a moral hazard in his girlfriend’s date night behavior. Are you the underwriter or the salesperson in your relationship?

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=259 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:53:54 -0500 1213 63 false #62 Adding a Domestic Partner to Your Insurance #62 Adding a Domestic Partner to Your Insurance Robert was invited to join his girlfriend’s health insurance plan, but they aren’t married. Is this even possible? It turns out that in Arizona it’s easier to share your health insurance plan than it is to share your Netflix password.

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]]> Robert was invited to join his girlfriend’s health insurance plan, but they aren’t married. Is this even possible? It turns out that in Arizona it’s easier to share your health insurance plan than it is to share your Netflix password.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=257 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:01:21 -0400 1278 62 false #61 Pets are Insured Like Property #61 Pets are Insured Like Property Robert and Da’Sha talk about pet insurance and the practicality of insuring a $1,500 dog against the possibility of a $20,000 cancer diagnosis.

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha talk about pet insurance and the practicality of insuring a $1,500 dog against the possibility of a $20,000 cancer diagnosis.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=253 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:45:52 -0400 1416 61 false #60 Pig Butchering Scams #60 Pig Butchering Scams Robert is joined by Da’Sha to talk about the texts they each receive from unknown phone numbers. These might be attempts at a scam known as “pig butchering.” Awareness is the best protection, but there could also be a widely available insurance product to help victims.

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]]> Robert is joined by Da’Sha to talk about the texts they each receive from unknown phone numbers. These might be attempts at a scam known as “pig butchering.” Awareness is the best protection, but there could also be a widely available insurance product to help victims.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=250 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:20:38 -0400 1266 60 false #59 IVF Treatments Paid by Uncle Sam #59 IVF Treatments Paid by Uncle Sam Robert talks through a presidential campaign proposal to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments free for people trying to conceive a child. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, so what are the implications to making the IVF treatments a mandated benefit on health insurance or a tax refundable expense to taxpayers?

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]]> Robert talks through a presidential campaign proposal to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments free for people trying to conceive a child. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, so what are the implications to making the IVF treatments a mandated benefit on health insurance or a tax refundable expense to taxpayers?

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=246 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:11:56 -0400 1281 59 false #58 The Apartment Lease Dispute #58 The Apartment Lease Dispute Robert and Da’Sha sign an extension to his apartment lease and two weeks later his landlord pretends like it never happened. Instead, the landlord wants to run background checks and collect application money. This is a violation of Arizona law and common sense and Robert takes it as a personal affront.

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha sign an extension to his apartment lease and two weeks later his landlord pretends like it never happened. Instead, the landlord wants to run background checks and collect application money. This is a violation of Arizona law and common sense and Robert takes it as a personal affront.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=244 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:54:34 -0400 1454 58 false #57 Sexual Harassment #57 Sexual Harassment Robert is joined by Da’Sha and they share stories of workplace sexual harassment, both personal and some things they have witnessed others endure.

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]]> Robert is joined by Da’Sha and they share stories of workplace sexual harassment, both personal and some things they have witnessed others endure.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=240 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:49:17 -0400 1777 57 false #56 Shop Insurance Before You Buy #56 Shop Insurance Before You Buy Robert’s friend buys a truck before discovering the insurance for the vehicle would cost $480 a month.

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]]> Robert’s friend buys a truck before discovering the insurance for the vehicle would cost $480 a month.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=237 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:02:21 -0400 1325 56 false #55 Other Drivers Insuring Other Cars #55 Other Drivers Insuring Other Cars Robert is with his son, Jake, at a family vacation in Mansfield, Ohio. They chat about renting cars, lending their cars to family members and how the cars are insured in each case.

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]]> Robert is with his son, Jake, at a family vacation in Mansfield, Ohio. They chat about renting cars, lending their cars to family members and how the cars are insured in each case.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=234 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:13:20 -0400 1557 55 false #54 Horseplay is an Excluded Peril #54 Horseplay is an Excluded Peril Robert shares an experience with movers in which he is certain they stole his softball bat. Rather than move again, he and Da’Sha are redecorating his place now that she is living with him. Should they buy the “protection” for their new living room furniture? A past experience with a broken ottoman suggests maybe not, but regardless, there will be no more horseplay allowed in the living room and definitely no Flamin’ Hot Cheetos allowed on the sofa.

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]]> Robert shares an experience with movers in which he is certain they stole his softball bat. Rather than move again, he and Da’Sha are redecorating his place now that she is living with him. Should they buy the “protection” for their new living room furniture? A past experience with a broken ottoman suggests maybe not, but regardless, there will be no more horseplay allowed in the living room and definitely no Flamin’ Hot Cheetos allowed on the sofa.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=221 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:02:49 -0400 1614 54 false #53 Robot Drivers and Pedestrian Fatalities #53 Robot Drivers and Pedestrian Fatalities Robert is back from a trip to Chicago to talk about the intersection of driverless vehicles, pedestrian safety and rising auto insurance premiums. Along the way, a public service announcement about scams at O’Hare airport, an exciting night at Wrigley Field for those that don’t have to leave early to beat traffic home and a reminder that maybe your grandma shouldn’t be driving anymore.

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]]> Robert is back from a trip to Chicago to talk about the intersection of driverless vehicles, pedestrian safety and rising auto insurance premiums. Along the way, a public service announcement about scams at O’Hare airport, an exciting night at Wrigley Field for those that don’t have to leave early to beat traffic home and a reminder that maybe your grandma shouldn’t be driving anymore.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=217 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:48:48 -0400 1542 53 false #52 The Airbnb Review on IG #52 The Airbnb Review on IG Robert and Da’Sha are back from a vacation in Miami and recount their experience at an Airbnb. Da’Sha’s IG video post got a lot of attention, so Robert had questions about who sees the video and for how long. He explores the possibility of insurance adjusters and investigators using social media to identify the true condition of insured property, an insured’s health and potential insurance fraud.

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]]> Robert and Da’Sha are back from a vacation in Miami and recount their experience at an Airbnb. Da’Sha’s IG video post got a lot of attention, so Robert had questions about who sees the video and for how long. He explores the possibility of insurance adjusters and investigators using social media to identify the true condition of insured property, an insured’s health and potential insurance fraud.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=213 Wed, 29 May 2024 06:56:45 -0400 1472 52 false #51 Your Credit Score Impacts Your Insurance Premiums #51 Your Credit Score Impacts Your Insurance Premiums Robert has a conversation with Da’Sha about how consumer credit history impacts the insurance premiums paid on homeowners, auto and renters insurance. Many insureds with below average credit scores are paying significantly higher than average premiums.

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]]> Robert has a conversation with Da’Sha about how consumer credit history impacts the insurance premiums paid on homeowners, auto and renters insurance. Many insureds with below average credit scores are paying significantly higher than average premiums.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=209 Wed, 15 May 2024 11:44:01 -0400 1484 51 false #50 Disability Income Insurance #50 Disability Income Insurance Da’Sha joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming graduation from dental hygiene school. If something were to happen and she got sick or hurt and couldn’t work, what might she do to replace her income? Like many people, she hasn’t thought much about it. Robert shares some information about disability insurance and then they debate which of them would drown if he drove their golf cart into the pond.

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]]> Da’Sha joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming graduation from dental hygiene school. If something were to happen and she got sick or hurt and couldn’t work, what might she do to replace her income? Like many people, she hasn’t thought much about it. Robert shares some information about disability insurance and then they debate which of them would drown if he drove their golf cart into the pond.

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]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=205 Wed, 01 May 2024 04:23:45 -0400 1331 50 false #49 The Camaro Gets Sideswiped #49 The Camaro Gets Sideswiped Robert’s mother visits the podcast and they talk about how his Camaro got sideswiped the week before. The other driver was at fault, but how will the experience be with the insurance company?

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> Robert’s mother visits the podcast and they talk about how his Camaro got sideswiped the week before. The other driver was at fault, but how will the experience be with the insurance company?

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=202 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:30:50 -0400 1399 49 false #48 Social Security Taxes or Insurance Premiums? #48 Social Security Taxes or Insurance Premiums? Robert invites his son Damon on the podcast to review the taxes taken out of his first paycheck. What are the social security taxes and what do those funds pay for?

]]> Robert invites his son Damon on the podcast to review the taxes taken out of his first paycheck. What are the social security taxes and what do those funds pay for?

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=198 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:04:43 -0400 1504 48 false #47 A Bike Hits My Camaro on the Highway #47 A Bike Hits My Camaro on the Highway A bicycle comes out of nowhere on a dark highway and hits Robert’s Chevy Camaro causing significant damage. Robert shares the story with his friend, Justin Candau, a catastrophic claims adjuster. The two go back and forth about how and why cars get totaled, keeping a car after it’s been totaled and whether the accident should have been a comprehensive or collision claim.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> A bicycle comes out of nowhere on a dark highway and hits Robert’s Chevy Camaro causing significant damage. Robert shares the story with his friend, Justin Candau, a catastrophic claims adjuster. The two go back and forth about how and why cars get totaled, keeping a car after it’s been totaled and whether the accident should have been a comprehensive or collision claim.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=195 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:15:55 -0400 1682 47 false #46 How are Rock Operas like Insurance? #46 How are Rock Operas like Insurance? Robert shares how his favorite radio station from the 90s introduced him to the band Savatage and their beautiful blending of keyboards and hard rock. He is less enthusiastic about rock operas, musicals or insurance products that blend life insurance with investments or living benefits.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> Robert shares how his favorite radio station from the 90s introduced him to the band Savatage and their beautiful blending of keyboards and hard rock. He is less enthusiastic about rock operas, musicals or insurance products that blend life insurance with investments or living benefits.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

The show is supported by Mercury Protect.

Protect against those pricey unexpected auto repair headaches. Mercury offers a Monthly Vehicle Repair Plan that never expires with time or mileage. These plans include 24-hour roadside assistance and rental vehicle assistance. Mercury has been protecting vehicles since 1974, with over $6.7 billion in assets, Mercury will be there when you need them. Click for a quote!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=191 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:32:34 -0500 1688 46 false #45 Falling Asleep at the Wheel #45 Falling Asleep at the Wheel A Youtube video featuring Steve the Guardrail Guy inspires Robert to share a story of falling asleep while driving home after a Metallica concert on January 31, 1993. He hit several guardrails and caused damage to all four sides of a 1986 Mercury Cougar.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

 

]]> A Youtube video featuring Steve the Guardrail Guy inspires Robert to share a story of falling asleep while driving home after a Metallica concert on January 31, 1993. He hit several guardrails and caused damage to all four sides of a 1986 Mercury Cougar.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

 

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=187 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:43:09 -0500 1620 45 false #44 War Risk Insurance #44 War Risk Insurance Robert demonstrates how little he remembers about the history of exploration and European economic history, yet still has no reservations about connecting it to current insurance premiums for container ships cruising through the Red Sea in 2024. Also, a new feature on the podcast–“Robert Watches a Movie You Saw Ten Years Ago.” This week’s film is John Wick!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> Robert demonstrates how little he remembers about the history of exploration and European economic history, yet still has no reservations about connecting it to current insurance premiums for container ships cruising through the Red Sea in 2024. Also, a new feature on the podcast–“Robert Watches a Movie You Saw Ten Years Ago.” This week’s film is John Wick!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=177 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:57:58 -0500 976 44 false #43 When Romance Needs Renters Insurance #43 When Romance Needs Renters Insurance Robert and Da’Sha share roommate horror stories, talk about the need for renter’s insurance when moving in together and why the $400 Christmas tree is covered on his policy while stored in her mother’s garage.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> Robert and Da’Sha share roommate horror stories, talk about the need for renter’s insurance when moving in together and why the $400 Christmas tree is covered on his policy while stored in her mother’s garage.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=173 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:15:22 -0500 1755 43 false #42-The Rifle Kit #42-The Rifle Kit Robert buys his teenage son a kit so he can assemble his own 1800s-era rifle. They discuss the location of vital arteries, Chinese organ thieves, whether or not your mother-in-law would sue if you shot her in the kneecaps, and gun insurance.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> Robert buys his teenage son a kit so he can assemble his own 1800s-era rifle. They discuss the location of vital arteries, Chinese organ thieves, whether or not your mother-in-law would sue if you shot her in the kneecaps, and gun insurance.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=167 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:13 -0500 1563 42 false #41 Sunglasses Protection and Adverse Selection #41 Sunglasses Protection and Adverse Selection Robert and Da’Sha traveled to Florida for a quick vacation. They share their frustrations with air travel etiquette and explain why they purchased the protection for a new pair of sunglasses.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> Robert and Da’Sha traveled to Florida for a quick vacation. They share their frustrations with air travel etiquette and explain why they purchased the protection for a new pair of sunglasses.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=163 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:45:29 -0500 1615 41 false #40 Holiday Parties #40 Holiday Parties Robert is heading to holiday parties and uses the topic as a springboard to review a few things covered in previous episodes and answer listener questions.

]]> Robert is heading to holiday parties and uses the topic as a springboard to review a few things covered in previous episodes and answer listener questions.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=159 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:42:30 -0500 1499 40 false #39 Kidnap and Ransom Insurance #39 Kidnap and Ransom Insurance Robert is joined by Da’Sha to discuss kidnappings while vacationing or traveling on business to foreign countries. There is insurance for that!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> Robert is joined by Da’Sha to discuss kidnappings while vacationing or traveling on business to foreign countries. There is insurance for that!

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=156 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:08:29 -0500 2012 39 false #38 The Lender’s Letter #38 The Lender’s Letter Robert received a letter from his lender stating they needed proof of his master condo association insurance. He and Damon examine why they need this proof and what they will do if they don’t get it. They also riff on unique Arizona wildlife, movies with loan sharks, and how marching band trophies are different from the Stanley Cup.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> Robert received a letter from his lender stating they needed proof of his master condo association insurance. He and Damon examine why they need this proof and what they will do if they don’t get it. They also riff on unique Arizona wildlife, movies with loan sharks, and how marching band trophies are different from the Stanley Cup.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=148 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:29:23 -0500 1592 38 false #37 Thoughts on Halloween #37 Thoughts on Halloween Robert and Damon share thoughts on how Halloween has changed over generations and why homeowners should be concerned about masked children running loose on their property. Extra tips on what to do if you find yourself in a non-flammable costume and the possibility of rabies making a comeback are also offered.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> Robert and Damon share thoughts on how Halloween has changed over generations and why homeowners should be concerned about masked children running loose on their property. Extra tips on what to do if you find yourself in a non-flammable costume and the possibility of rabies making a comeback are also offered.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=144 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:00:08 -0400 1498 37 false #36 Terrorism Coverage #36 Terrorism Coverage Robert talks about how his girlfriend doesn’t understand the college football rivalry between Michigan State and the University of Michigan, the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and how terrorism is covered under property insurance policies in the United States.

]]> Robert talks about how his girlfriend doesn’t understand the college football rivalry between Michigan State and the University of Michigan, the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and how terrorism is covered under property insurance policies in the United States.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=141 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:32:50 -0400 1701 36 false #35 High Standards #35 High Standards Robert is sounding somber in this episode in which he talks about the dismissal of Mel Tucker, head coach of the Michigan State University Spartans football team. As a proud alumnus, he offers no excuses for bad behavior and draws a comparison to the insurance industry and businesses in general that are in need of productive, but also ethical, talent.

]]> Robert is sounding somber in this episode in which he talks about the dismissal of Mel Tucker, head coach of the Michigan State University Spartans football team. As a proud alumnus, he offers no excuses for bad behavior and draws a comparison to the insurance industry and businesses in general that are in need of productive, but also ethical, talent.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=137 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:43:38 -0400 1565 35 false #34 The Company Retreat #34 The Company Retreat Robert is joined by Ashley to talk about the recent company retreat in Sedona, Arizona. There was an injury on the jeep tour, random customers serving drinks at a dinner show, hotel employees making accusations of infidelity, and a ride in a tow truck.  In comparison to some other company outings, however, this one was pretty tame. No one is complaining.

]]> Robert is joined by Ashley to talk about the recent company retreat in Sedona, Arizona. There was an injury on the jeep tour, random customers serving drinks at a dinner show, hotel employees making accusations of infidelity, and a ride in a tow truck.  In comparison to some other company outings, however, this one was pretty tame. No one is complaining.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=134 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:34:05 -0400 1919 34 false #33 Pet Insurance #33 Pet Insurance Robert visits with his sister, Laura, to talk about her dog, the possibility of serious injury or cardiac arrest, animal CPR and cats that only eat soup.

]]> Robert visits with his sister, Laura, to talk about her dog, the possibility of serious injury or cardiac arrest, animal CPR and cats that only eat soup.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=131 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:34:47 -0400 1235 33 false #32 Vehicle Service Contracts #32 Vehicle Service Contracts While Robert was in Chicago on business, Da’Sha bought herself a used Mercedes. Robert returns to discuss her recent experience purchasing a vehicle service contract from the car dealership.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> While Robert was in Chicago on business, Da’Sha bought herself a used Mercedes. Robert returns to discuss her recent experience purchasing a vehicle service contract from the car dealership.

BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

BMFInsurance.agency: Robert is also a busy insurance agent. Search and buy great products online, including vehicle service contracts, travel insurance, life insurance and more at our agency site.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=127 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:06:12 -0400 2026 32 false #31 School Bus Stops #31 School Bus Stops Robert is joined by his son, Damon, to share stories about his uncle who used to drive a school bus and how Robert wouldn’t walk his son to the school bus stop when he was in first grade.

]]> Robert is joined by his son, Damon, to share stories about his uncle who used to drive a school bus and how Robert wouldn’t walk his son to the school bus stop when he was in first grade.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=124 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:06:56 -0400 1556 31 false #30 Coverage for Rented Boats #30 Coverage for Rented Boats Robert rents a boat for a day out on Flathead Lake with his girlfriend.  For a guy who doesn’t own a boat and almost never rents boats, where do you find coverage in the event of an accident? Rather than interview an expert on the topic, Robert gets his childhood friend, Sean, to explore the topic.

]]> Robert rents a boat for a day out on Flathead Lake with his girlfriend.  For a guy who doesn’t own a boat and almost never rents boats, where do you find coverage in the event of an accident? Rather than interview an expert on the topic, Robert gets his childhood friend, Sean, to explore the topic.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=121 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:55:35 -0400 1532 30 false #29 No Surrender #29 No Surrender Robert is joined by life insurance settlement broker, Lisa Rehburg, who shares her expertise on getting value out of life insurance policies that might otherwise be surrendered or allowed to lapse.

]]> Robert is joined by life insurance settlement broker, Lisa Rehburg, who shares her expertise on getting value out of life insurance policies that might otherwise be surrendered or allowed to lapse.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=118 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:42:11 -0400 1432 29 false #28 The Karaoke Bar #28 The Karaoke Bar Robert is joined by another regular at the karaoke bar, Jenna, for a discussion on day drinking, smuggling ice cream past security, and their process for debuting new songs.

]]> Robert is joined by another regular at the karaoke bar, Jenna, for a discussion on day drinking, smuggling ice cream past security, and their process for debuting new songs.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=115 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:57 -0400 1774 28 false #27 Insurance for College Athletes #27 Insurance for College Athletes Robert is joined by SMU tennis star, Hadley Doyle, to talk about her experience as a college athlete, the risks athletes face and the insurance sponsored by the NCAA that may mitigate that risk.

]]> Robert is joined by SMU tennis star, Hadley Doyle, to talk about her experience as a college athlete, the risks athletes face and the insurance sponsored by the NCAA that may mitigate that risk.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=109 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:50:02 -0400 1304 27 false #26 Stealing the Family Minivan #26 Stealing the Family Minivan Damon joins the podcast to talk about young drivers thinking they are good drivers just because they took drivers ed, which cousin of his would be most likely to steal the family car, and a quick story about a Winger concert.

]]> Damon joins the podcast to talk about young drivers thinking they are good drivers just because they took drivers ed, which cousin of his would be most likely to steal the family car, and a quick story about a Winger concert.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=107 Wed, 31 May 2023 04:15:26 -0400 1710 26 false #25 Dental Insurance #25 Dental Insurance Robert is joined by Da’Sha, a dental hygiene student and a member of the staff at a Phoenix-area dental office. They spar about the value of dental insurance, dental consultations and what percentage of dentists are good at what they do.

]]> Robert is joined by Da’Sha, a dental hygiene student and a member of the staff at a Phoenix-area dental office. They spar about the value of dental insurance, dental consultations and what percentage of dentists are good at what they do.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=103 Wed, 17 May 2023 03:36:47 -0400 1043 25 false Origins of an Insurance Nerd Origins of an Insurance Nerd Robert rambles about how he ended up in the insurance business and ends with a series of random auto policy exclusions.

]]> Robert rambles about how he ended up in the insurance business and ends with a series of random auto policy exclusions.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=98 Wed, 03 May 2023 03:41:43 -0400 1705 24 false The Tesla Rental Experience The Tesla Rental Experience No, this is not the name of Robert’s new progressive rock band. He rented a Tesla 3 at the Orlando airport and realized he may be too old of a dog to learn how to drive this new trick. He also may not have the money for the insurance if he ever wanted to own one.

]]> No, this is not the name of Robert’s new progressive rock band. He rented a Tesla 3 at the Orlando airport and realized he may be too old of a dog to learn how to drive this new trick. He also may not have the money for the insurance if he ever wanted to own one.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=94 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:47:57 -0400 1539 23 false Foul Balls and Injuries Foul Balls and Injuries Robert welcomes his father to the podcast and the two talk foul balls at baseball games, sitting close to the action at NBA games and hitting golf tee shots into oncoming traffic.

]]> Robert welcomes his father to the podcast and the two talk foul balls at baseball games, sitting close to the action at NBA games and hitting golf tee shots into oncoming traffic.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=92 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:25:35 -0400 1500 22 false Free Coverage for Wealthy Depositors Free Coverage for Wealthy Depositors Robert wonders why deposits for bank account holders in excess of $250,000 are insured despite exceeding the explicit limits of coverage and despite no premiums having been paid on those excess deposits. Are those depositors more important to the economy than the rest of us? Maybe “taxpayers” won’t pay for the Silicon Valley Bank bailout, but everyone who uses the banking system will. Is there a difference?

]]> Robert wonders why deposits for bank account holders in excess of $250,000 are insured despite exceeding the explicit limits of coverage and despite no premiums having been paid on those excess deposits. Are those depositors more important to the economy than the rest of us? Maybe “taxpayers” won’t pay for the Silicon Valley Bank bailout, but everyone who uses the banking system will. Is there a difference?

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=89 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:10:58 -0400 1094 21 false The Station Nightclub Fire The Station Nightclub Fire Robert remembers the Station Nightclub fire twenty years after the little bar in Rhode Island burned to the ground.

]]> Robert remembers the Station Nightclub fire twenty years after the little bar in Rhode Island burned to the ground.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=85 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:36:47 -0500 2240 20 false Tragedy in East Lansing Tragedy in East Lansing Michigan State University was locked down on the evening of February 13, 2023 while campus police searched for a shooter suspected of killing three people and injuring several others. Robert is an MSU alumnus and he talks through some of his feelings over the past week. He also reveals that he is an agent that sells active shooter insurance.

]]> Michigan State University was locked down on the evening of February 13, 2023 while campus police searched for a shooter suspected of killing three people and injuring several others. Robert is an MSU alumnus and he talks through some of his feelings over the past week. He also reveals that he is an agent that sells active shooter insurance.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=82 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:00:08 -0500 1590 19 false Police Officer Liability Insurance? Police Officer Liability Insurance? The video released to the public showing the police beating of Tyre Nichols has spurred renewed calls for the end of immunity for police officers from personal liability. If laws were changed, how would that impact applications for police officer jobs, officer behavior, and how likely is the insurance industry to respond with a product solution?

]]> The video released to the public showing the police beating of Tyre Nichols has spurred renewed calls for the end of immunity for police officers from personal liability. If laws were changed, how would that impact applications for police officer jobs, officer behavior, and how likely is the insurance industry to respond with a product solution?

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=80 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:55:07 -0500 1282 18 false The Blind Massage Therapist The Blind Massage Therapist Robert is joined by Kelly Ann Barker, human resources professional, and he shares his experience with a blind massage therapist. The episode runs a little longer than usual when Robert flashes back to a high school consumer economics class taught by his old gymnastics coach.

]]> Robert is joined by Kelly Ann Barker, human resources professional, and he shares his experience with a blind massage therapist. The episode runs a little longer than usual when Robert flashes back to a high school consumer economics class taught by his old gymnastics coach.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=77 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:22:09 -0500 2629 17 false The $150 Million Physical The $150 Million Physical The physical exams administered to Carlos Correa by the SF Giants and NY Mets have cost him $150 million. He now has a six-year deal offered by the Minnesota Twins PENDING A PHYSICAL.  Insurance, or more accurately, the lack of insurance available is driving the market down for this very talented shortstop.

]]> The physical exams administered to Carlos Correa by the SF Giants and NY Mets have cost him $150 million. He now has a six-year deal offered by the Minnesota Twins PENDING A PHYSICAL.  Insurance, or more accurately, the lack of insurance available is driving the market down for this very talented shortstop.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=73 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:17:46 -0500 950 16 false The Text Gone Bad The Text Gone Bad Nylle joins the podcast to talk about why everyone seems to hate talking to salespeople. Pursuing a sales prospect via text message goes terribly wrong for Robert.

]]> Nylle joins the podcast to talk about why everyone seems to hate talking to salespeople. Pursuing a sales prospect via text message goes terribly wrong for Robert.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=60 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 03:00:39 -0500 1893 15 false Insuring Baseball’s Risky Contracts Insuring Baseball’s Risky Contracts Baseball’s free agents are signing guaranteed contracts for hundreds of millions of dollars and the teams that sign them are insuring these deals much like any other big business hedges their positions. Did the Giants pull their offer to Carlos Correa because their insurer wouldn’t cover the contract over concerns about a previous leg injury? If so, the Mets may pull their offer and he’ll lose out on two $300+ million deals in a span of a week. Insurance underwriters pull a lot of strings behind the scenes in baseball and Robert is fascinated!

]]> Baseball’s free agents are signing guaranteed contracts for hundreds of millions of dollars and the teams that sign them are insuring these deals much like any other big business hedges their positions. Did the Giants pull their offer to Carlos Correa because their insurer wouldn’t cover the contract over concerns about a previous leg injury? If so, the Mets may pull their offer and he’ll lose out on two $300+ million deals in a span of a week. Insurance underwriters pull a lot of strings behind the scenes in baseball and Robert is fascinated!

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=68 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 02:53:51 -0500 954 14 false The Prince is Born The Prince is Born Robert travels to Florida for the birth of his first grandchild and explains why it can be a good thing when a baby arrives early.

]]> Robert travels to Florida for the birth of his first grandchild and explains why it can be a good thing when a baby arrives early.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=65 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:00:41 -0500 1272 13 false Concerts in the Future Concerts in the Future Robert talks with his son, Damon, about how concert tickets were sold in the 90s and contrasts that with the Metallica tour that recently went on sale.

]]> Robert talks with his son, Damon, about how concert tickets were sold in the 90s and contrasts that with the Metallica tour that recently went on sale.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=62 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:39:39 -0500 1390 12 false Fighting For Her Life in Mexico Fighting For Her Life in Mexico Robert shares a story of vacation in Mexico that reminds him of an often overlooked insurance policy.

]]> Robert shares a story of vacation in Mexico that reminds him of an often overlooked insurance policy.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=58 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:00:43 -0500 1062 11 false An Insurance Thanksgiving An Insurance Thanksgiving Robert answers a couple listener questions, reflects on a bus trip from Atlanta to Florida to reach his family Thanksgiving and drops a reference to a book he now believes he never actually read.

]]> Robert answers a couple listener questions, reflects on a bus trip from Atlanta to Florida to reach his family Thanksgiving and drops a reference to a book he now believes he never actually read.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=55 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:09:38 -0500 1413 10 false What’s that Smell Coming from the Closet? What’s that Smell Coming from the Closet? Robert had an idea to make his 10th grade Halloween more fun for him and his friends. Of course, the consequences of mayhem do not always fall on those responsible.  The story is a quick lesson in vicarious liability.

]]> Robert had an idea to make his 10th grade Halloween more fun for him and his friends. Of course, the consequences of mayhem do not always fall on those responsible.  The story is a quick lesson in vicarious liability.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=53 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:03:12 -0500 1188 9 false The Covid Road Trip The Covid Road Trip Robert recounts a 19-day road trip he took with his son the summer of 2020 during which he violated a few terms of the rental car agreement.

]]> Robert recounts a 19-day road trip he took with his son the summer of 2020 during which he violated a few terms of the rental car agreement.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=48 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:47 -0400 1716 8 false Life Insurance is for Babies Life Insurance is for Babies Robert talks with his son, Brandon, an expectant father, about the life insurance for babies that he recalls being advertised in his Columbia House CD member mailings from 1994.

]]> Robert talks with his son, Brandon, an expectant father, about the life insurance for babies that he recalls being advertised in his Columbia House CD member mailings from 1994.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=45 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:00:41 -0400 903 7 false The Skin Tag and a Stapler Remover The Skin Tag and a Stapler Remover Robert can’t remember every time he has seen a doctor.  The good news is, the little, insignificant visits to the doctor may not make much difference when it comes time to apply for insurance.

]]> Robert can’t remember every time he has seen a doctor.  The good news is, the little, insignificant visits to the doctor may not make much difference when it comes time to apply for insurance.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=43 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:34 -0400 1212 6 false The Good Doctor The Good Doctor A friend at a party reveals to Robert that her doctor is doing something special for her. She is very grateful, however, it is, unfortunately, a felony.

]]> A friend at a party reveals to Robert that her doctor is doing something special for her. She is very grateful, however, it is, unfortunately, a felony.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=40 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:24:09 -0400 1317 5 false The Butter Chick The Butter Chick Robert shares a cautionary tale with lessons on dating, food safety, the practical realities of out-of-state arrest warrants, and property insurance.

]]> Robert shares a cautionary tale with lessons on dating, food safety, the practical realities of out-of-state arrest warrants, and property insurance.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=23 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:13:25 -0400 1653 4 false Consent Consent It would be creepy if someone could purchase a life insurance policy on your life without your consent, right?  But could there be a good reason to carve out an exception for some people? Robert shares his observations from proposing life insurance to young families.

]]> It would be creepy if someone could purchase a life insurance policy on your life without your consent, right?  But could there be a good reason to carve out an exception for some people? Robert shares his observations from proposing life insurance to young families.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=21 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:10:52 -0400 887 3 false The Dumpster Witch, the Hypnotist and the Shower The Dumpster Witch, the Hypnotist and the Shower Robert shares stories of non-traditional remedies for his many physical, mental and emotional problems. While they may not be covered by a typical ACA-compliant health insurance plan, maybe section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code can help.

]]> Robert shares stories of non-traditional remedies for his many physical, mental and emotional problems. While they may not be covered by a typical ACA-compliant health insurance plan, maybe section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code can help.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=19 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:07:01 -0400 1359 2 false #1 The Bubble Bath Guy #1 The Bubble Bath Guy Robert gets caught in the middle of a plumbing emergency and sees a connection with a common homeowners insurance loss.

]]> Robert gets caught in the middle of a plumbing emergency and sees a connection with a common homeowners insurance loss.

]]> One Interesting Thing About Insurance https://one-interesting-thing.blubrry.net/?p=7 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:03:02 -0400 1155 1 false