Insurance Happy Hour
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChange in the insurance industry is speeding up. Consumers are also changing. Let's talk about industry news and trends, technology and marketing. Hosts: Becky Schroeder and Laird Rixford
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Ellie Funt
November 25, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThere's an elephant in the room (and apparently a sugarcane field). Becky and Laird discuss this week's news of Zywave's acquisition of ITC. Plus, GM's entrance into auto insurance (and Laird's real concern with UBI) and an announcement. Zywave Acquires Insurtech Frontrunner ITC, Becomes Only Provider to Offer Front-Office Solutions for Independent Insurance Agencies Across All Lines of Business (https://www.getitc.com/release/2020/11/24/zywave-acquires-insurtech-frontrunner-itc-becomes-only-...
A Sudden Shower of Tweets
November 13, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIt's a rabbit hole of Laird's unexpected tweet shower this week. Everything from speeding tickets to shiny new technology syndrome to what keeps him up at night. Follow Laird on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/lrixford) If you really want some snark, follow Becky on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/beckylschroeder)
Runs on Whiskey and Fritos
November 06, 2020 21:15 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBHome insurance customers – the most valuable group of customers to P&C carriers. How can agents attract them? Plus, Lemonade’s struggle to convert their renter customers into home customers and the fuel that powers this podcast. Home Insurance Customer Service and Reputation—Not Price—Drive Lifetime Customer Value, J.D. Power Finds (https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2020-us-home-insurance-study) Lemonade's insurance recipe makes some consumers wince (https://www.propertycasualty...
50% Content + 25% Random Thoughts + 25% Sarcastic Quips = 100% Insurance Happy Hour
October 23, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat is the number one insurance brand in the world? Becky and Laird discuss that brand plus other top 100 global brands, including what makes them great and how the pandemic has affected some of the top brands. The number one insurance brand across the world is… (Insurance Business America) (https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/the-number-one-insurance-brand-across-the-world-is-236720.aspx) Zoom and Tesla Enter the Ranks of Interbrand’s 2020 Best Global Brands Report (h...
Happy Accidents
October 16, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB“We don’t really know where this goes — and I’m not sure we really care.” ~ Bob Ross From random holidays to bad gifts. Sources of weird inspiration and secret societies. Plus, Happy Boss's Day! Insurance Agent App (https://insuranceagentapp.com/)
Let's Give Root Some Credit
October 09, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBCredit scores are not really an indicator of someone's driving behavior and risk. Yet a person's credit score is used to price their auto insurance. Not for one company. Plus, who is the smartest in the room? Drop credit scores from insurance rate pricing (Root Insurance) (https://www.joinroot.com/drop-credit-scores-from-insurance-rate-pricing) Recording of our AMA virtual happy hour (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5788950021122389254)
How do you make Insurance Happy Hour better? Less of it.
October 02, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBBecky and Laird streamline the show to its essence. Car insurance start-up Root hires Goldman Sachs to lead IPO (Reuters) (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-root-insurance-ipo/car-insurance-start-up-root-hires-goldman-sachs-to-lead-ipo-sources-idUSKCN26C31H) InsureTech Connect Global moves to October 19-21 (https://insuretechconnect.com/itc-global-2020-statement/) You're not flying, you're driving. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZc1TdJFAFs&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=PilotAviationCR)
Die Offizielle Couch zum Oktoberfest Podcast
September 25, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBTwo carriers; two different announcements. One is making an acquisition to diversify and better serve their market. One may be looking to sell off part of their book to better focus on what they do best. Plus, a rant from Laird (Shocking, I know) and Becky laments a loss caused by the pandemic. In a First, State Farm to Acquire Texas Nonstandard Auto Insurer GAINSCO (Insurance Journal) (https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2020/09/17/583051.htm) MetLife Looking to Sell P/C Auto ...
Shopping for a Better Podcast Experience? Try Amazon
September 18, 2020 20:15 - 40 minutes - 19.5 MBAmazon is selling auto insurance in India! So? Becky and Laird talk about why it's time to stop the hand wringing and start actually doing something. Plus, we have an announcement. Amazon's entry into auto insurance holds valuable lessons for agencies (Insurance Business America) (https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/technology/amazons-entry-into-auto-insurance-holds-valuable-lessons-for-agencies-231940.aspx?q=amazon%20india) AMA Virtual Happy Hour Panel on October 8 (https://register...
Like Everything Else in Life, Becky's is Better Than Laird's
July 31, 2020 21:15 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBElon Musk is recruiting actuaries to be part of his "revolutionary" insurance company. Will Tesla actually revolutionize insurance? Plus, it was Becky's birthday this week and Laird gives a behind-the-scenes look at how his brain works. Biggest Insurance Disruptor: Lemonade or Tesla? (Strategy Meets Action) (https://strategymeetsaction.com/news-and-events-2/sma-blog/biggest-insurance-disruptor-lemonade-or-tesla/) When the Machines Come for Your Insurance (Episode 64) (https://www.insuranceha...
Chitty Chat
July 24, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBHow are you doing in the midst of this pandemic? Becky and Laird share what they've been struggling with and what is helping them during this global crisis. [Webinar Recording] Growing Your Agency During a Pandemic (https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/8325745446022495756)
It Starts With an Earthquake
July 17, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBIs it the end of auto insurance as we know it? Becky and Laird discuss the findings in yet another report about the end of auto insurance. Plus, a follow up on Becky's appearance on You Don't Know Schmitt! and more lessons from Professor Rixford... this week's topic: economics. The End of Auto Insurance As We Know It (Majesco) (https://www.majesco.com/the-end-of-auto-insurance-as-we-know-it/) This is the End, But We Feel Fine (Episode 37) (https://www.insurancehappyhour.com/37) Becky Schroede...
Getting What You Pay For w/ This Episode
July 10, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBIt's happening! Walmart started an insurance agency. But. Is the sky really falling? Becky and Laird talk about Walmart's plans to sell Medicare insurance and the industry's fear of big companies like Walmart or Amazon entering the industry. Plus, more about Allstate and a history lesson in comparative rating from Professor Rixford. Walmart forms insurance agency (Coverager) (https://mailchi.mp/coverager/matters-1361178?e=4b89268163) Allstate to Buy National General for $4 Billion, Growing Au...
Agents: Time to Bring Your Own Mayhem
June 26, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBAllstate is introducing a 7% discount on rates on policies bound online or over the phone instead of through an agent. Yeah. We were shocked too. Allstate is introducing channel of bind as a rating variable (Coverager) (https://coverager.com/allstate-is-introducing-channel-of-bind-as-a-rating-variable)
Are You Virtually Satisfied With Your Buying Experience?
June 19, 2020 20:15 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBJ.D. Power released a study on auto insurance satisfaction that showed websites have surpassed agents in terms of customer satisfaction and loyalty Plus, Laird sounds off on virtual trade shows and #technicaldifficulties. It's happened – customers now like websites more than real insurance agents (https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/its-happened--customers-now-like-websites-more-than-real-insurance-agents-225093.aspx) U.S. Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study (https://www...
The Unicorn Formerly Known as Lemonade
June 12, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBInsurtech startup Lemonade announced plans for an IPO worth as much as $100 million. But, they've yet to show profitability. So, will people buy Lemonade shares? Laird and Becky discuss this move along with the history of Lemonade. Lemonade IPO: A unicorn vomiting a rainbow (Insurance Insider) (https://insuranceinsider.com/p-and-c/articles/133789/lemonade-ipo-a-unicorn-vomiting-a-rainbow) Lemonade files for IPO (Coverager) (https://coverager.com/lemonade-files-for-ipo/) Lemonade Files Planne...
Everybody's Looking for #InsuranceHappyHour
June 05, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThe pandemic happened. Things have been busy. We've missed Insurance Happy Hour. Becky and Laird are back and talking about COVID-19, insurance agency quoting activity during the pandemic, and the insurance carrier response.
Is it time to ACT? (Or is it just Ron Berg?)
February 21, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBOne of the drums we regularly beat on this podcast is about becoming better and using the resources and tools available in the industry to help with that goal. One such resource is Agents Council for Technology, which is FREE. So, why aren't agents using it more? We talk with ACT Executive Director Ron Berg about that. Plus, it's time to stop talking about improving the customer experience and start actually doing it. Agents Council for Technology (ACT) (https://www.independentagent.com/ACT) ...
Friday Grab Bag
February 07, 2020 21:15 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBWhat are we talking about in this episode? You have to listen to find out.
The Insurance Diet
January 31, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIs buying insurance like dieting? Becky and Laird discuss this comparison and how the industry can help make the process not as painful. Plus, Laird held a snake! Why Buying Insurance is Like Dieting (https://www.insurancethoughtleadership.com/why-buying-insurance-is-like-dieting/) Laird holding the snakes (https://twitter.com/InsTechCorp/status/1222978138663157766?s=20) More of ITC holding snakes (https://business.facebook.com/pg/InsuranceTechnologiesCorp/photos/?tab=album&album_id=101574937...
Insurance: Your Next Big Travel Destination
January 24, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBInsurance agents are going the way of the travel agent. That's a story heard frequently in the industry. Becky and Laird talk about the comparison between insurance agents and travel agents. Plus, we got a new toy for the show. The travel agent's problem (https://seths.blog/2019/12/the-travel-agents-problem/) CES2020: The Rise of a New DWI (Driving While Interacting?) (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ces2020-rise-new-dwi-driving-while-interacting-mark-breading/?trackingId=YGn%2FDoMtaJVlThdEp4Q...
When the Machines Come For Your Insurance
January 03, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBCan artificial intelligence (AI) take the groupings used to price risk and further segment them, thereby eliminating any bias that exists? Becky and Laird discuss this potential use case of AI, what AI actually is, and ethics in technology. Plus, who is the podcast actually for? How AI Can Vanquish Bias (http://insurancethoughtleadership.com/how-ai-can-vanquish-bias/) Robot Tries to Escape from Children's Attack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJT9EtdETY) How should autonomous vehicles be p...
The Captivated Independent Insurance Agent
December 27, 2019 21:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBA conversation is happening in the industry around agency management systems and whether they're useful or as needed as everyone assumes they are. Becky, Laird, and special guest Justin Costa weigh in on this conversation. Tweet: Why do you need an agency management system? (https://twitter.com/RyanHanley_Com/status/1208085476059557888) Special Guest: Justin Costa.
Potato, Potahto
December 13, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBBuilding brand loyalty starts with brand-driven marketing, not price-driven marketing. It is not only the insurance industry that has seen consumers being price-focused as a result of advertising that focuses on price. Several retail brands have recently announced plans to shift back to this type of marketing to drive long-term success. Plus, does work slow down in December for you? And, our favorite Christmas movies. Old Navy will shift back to brand-building in a growing trend among adverti...
MEOW
December 06, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBThe connectivity between agents and insurers is critical to serving consumers. In this episode, Becky and Laird talk about IVANS' recent findings in their annual report on the agency-insurer connectivity. Plus, we talk about the end of the decade and whether the Better Business Bureau means as much as it used to. Agency-Insurer Connectivity: An IVANS Annual Report (https://www.ivansinsurance.com/en-us/for-insurers/resources/reports/insurer-agency-connectivity-an-ivans-annual-report/) Paula Ab...
It's Called Profit
November 27, 2019 21:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBThere is a lot of hype around businesses like Blue Apron, Lime, and Uber. But in reality, they're not making money. In this off-topic episode, Becky and Laird talk about the hype in these businesses. Plus, our favorite holiday drinks. In Business, Nothing Ever Changes (https://mailchi.mp/gapingvoid/in-business-nothing-ever-changes?e=7665c8b9b0) Holiday drinks: Red Hot Honey (https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/recipes/red-hot-honey) - Serve REALLY chilled. Cranberry & Rosemary White Christmas S...
The Blockchain of Oz
November 22, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBAfter years of being overhyped, people are starting to declare blockchain is dead. Becky and Laird talk about why blockchain is not the answer so many people thought it was. Plus, the recent news that Aon is acquiring CoverWallet, and Becky gets onto Laird about something. Some Argue Blockchain Enthusiasm is Fading Quickly (https://www.carriermanagement.com/news/2019/11/13/200361.htm) Aon Acquires CoverWallet, Coveting the Growing Small Biz Digital Insurance Marketplace (https://www.carrierma...
GoUS
November 15, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBSocial proof, like ratings and reviews, has more influence on a consumer's confidence in a carrier and the likelihood they would want to get a quote from them. Becky and Laird talk about these findings from a 2018 Clearsurance report. Plus, how the mistakes from the Disney Plus launch won't affect them in the long run and a follow up on a previous episode. Insurance shoppers up to 12x more likely to request a quote when consumer ratings shown (https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3891385/Ratings%20...
The Dawning of the Age of the Empowered Consumer
November 08, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBForget who owns the customer. It's who owns the customer experience. Becky and Laird discuss this question and the challenges of the four-legged stool in the age of the empowered consumer. Plus, #FreethePink and Becky gets a new LinkedIn skill. The Great Insurance Debate: Who Owns the Customer—Agent or Carrier? (https://www.carriermanagement.com/features/2019/11/03/199963.htm) For Lemonade, Pink in Germany Is (at Least Temporarily) Verboten (https://www.carriermanagement.com/news/2019/11/04/1...
The Commodity Reverberation
November 01, 2019 20:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBConsumers are no longer as loyal to their auto insurance like they used to be. Laird and Becky discuss what has contributed to this downward trend. Plus, we talk about WeWork and our favorite Halloween treats. Auto Insurance Customer Loyalty is Declining. Here's Why. (https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2019/10/15/545458.htm) How Adam Neumann's Over-the-Top Style Built WeWork. 'This Is Not the Way Everybody Behaves.' (https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-is-not-the-way-everybody-behav...
Game on! InsureTech Looking to Remodel Homeowner's Insurance
October 25, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBBecky and Laird talk about how insuretech is trying to disrupt traditional homeowner insurance by making it easier to buy and receive policy service. Also discussed is how more agents and carriers need to be attending the Agent's Council for Technology (https://www.independentagent.com/ACT) and how much Laird's back hurts. When Laird does the show notes, you can tell. Insurtechs Poised to Challenge Traditional Home Insurers: J.D. Power (https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2019/09/1...
Data Bueller's Day Off
October 04, 2019 20:15 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat happened at InsureTech Connect? Why did we miss a week? We talk about the biggest show in insurance. Plus, more on data. Are agents being data muled? A Report From the Front Lines of Innovation (http://blog.insurancethoughtleadership.com/blog/a-report-from-the-front-lines-of-innovation) Watch Out Insurtechs: Nationwide Readies Own Digital Auto Insurance Platform (https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2019/10/01/541619.htm) Spire Insurance (https://www.spireinsurance.com) InsureT...
The Rabbit Hole
September 20, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week it's a classic rabbit hole conversation. Becky and Laird start off discussing how breweries and whiskey distillers are telling their stories, then pivot into the stories that insurance can tell and where/how those stories can be told. Plus, Laird has a new nickname. Can a Person Be a Brand? (https://www.insurancehappyhour.com/19) What is Your Why? (https://resources.getitc.com/modern-agency/what-is-your-why) Old (Insurance) Sales Road (Old Town Road Parody) (https://www.youtube.com/...
Our Biggest Data Problem
September 13, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBThis industry has a data sharing problem. In this episode, Becky and Laird continue their discussion on data from a previous episode. Who owns the data and why it's so important to share data while also improving security. InsurTech Utopia Driven by Data Sharing Impeded by Data Ownership Uncertainty (https://www.carriermanagement.com/news/2019/06/26/194968.htm) Data, Data Everywhere (https://www.insurancehappyhour.com/51)
The Next Dam Episode
September 06, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBThe insuretechs that are going direct to consumer with their products are playing a pricing game. Becky and Laird talk about this strategy and the recent performance of a few notable insuretechs. Plus, a little self-promotion and Laird's favorite airplane. Root and Lemonade: Real Unicorns or Ponies in Halloween Costumes? (https://www.carriermanagement.com/features/2019/09/05/197382.htm) Next Generation of Online Consumer Rating: Announcement (https://www.getitc.com/release/2019/09/04/itc-rein...
Data, Data Everywhere
August 30, 2019 20:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBWho owns the data in a comparative rater or agency management system? Hint: it's not the vendor. Becky and Laird talk about data ownership in the industry and how we need to get better as a whole. Plus, we talk about a couple news items from this week. And, Laird geeks out over his favorite band. B Atomic video "Why agents should own their data" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4xn0sfyVwI) Tesla starts offering car insurance, though details are still hazy (https://www.propertycasualty360.com...
Back in the Saddle Again
August 23, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat happens when a carrier helps drive leads for their agents? Becky and Laird talk about Windhaven's recent announcement about their challenge to their agents to quickly respond to leads. Also, we catch up on what we've been doing over the summer break. Windhaven® Insurance Challenges Local Agents to Compete for Free Auto Insurance Leads (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/windhaven-insurance-challenges-local-agents-to-compete-for-free-auto-insurance-leads-300898809.html) 3 Female Ins...
What season is this? It's Season Three!
August 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 minute - 696 KBGet ready for season three of Insurance Happy Hour, the first episode starts next week! Only if we can get our act together in time.
The Great Cornholio + Alice Cooper
May 24, 2019 20:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBIn the season 2 finale, Laird and Becky talk with repeat guest Justin Costa and new Insurance Happy Hour guest Paul Harrison. Topics include promotional items, insuretech, an actual insurance customer experience, and our favorite episodes from season 2. Aspen MGA smores and cookies https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/0f0f65a2-827f-4193-820b-553656f98331/ci0q05WI.jpg Rixford's Whiskey https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/0f0f65a2-827f-4193-820b-553656f9...
They're Called Mutuals
May 17, 2019 20:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBIn part 2 of Cake & Arrow/Coverager's report on Millennials and modern insurance, Becky and Laird discuss the report's ideas of how the industry could change to appeal more to millennials and whether that's a good idea. Plus, Laird shares a story about encountering a Insurance Happy Hour listener. Millennials & Modern Insurance: Changing the Way Millennials Think About Insurance (http://go.cakeandarrow.com/millennials-modern-insurance-report?utm_campaign=Millennials%20%26%20Modern%20Insurance...
Price Matters
May 10, 2019 20:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWe live in a convenience economy led mostly by the convenience generation, Millennials. Though convenience in our daily lives is valued by more than just Millennials. Becky and Laird revisit this topic inspired by Laird's recent travels and a new report by Cake & Arrow. Plus, our MLB nicknames. Our previous Millennial episodes ICYMI: Millennials & Insurance: Part 1 (https://www.insurancehappyhour.com/20) and Part 2 (https://www.insurancehappyhour.com/21)
Tesla is Looking to Steal Insurance Carrier's Fritos
May 03, 2019 20:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBBecky and Laird talk about Tesla's newest foray into the realm of auto insurance through the use of quite arguably the largest single dataset of usage based metrics out there. We also get the munchies thanks to a listener. Tesla and insurance: Elon Musk, the backseat insurer (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tesla-insurance-elon-musk-backseat-insurer-martha-notaras/?platform=hootsuite) Tesla plans to launch an insurance product ‘in about a month’ (https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/24/tesla-plans-t...
The Blue Ocean
April 26, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBGEICO spent $1.5 billion on advertising in 2018 (a more than 400% increase from their 2004 spend). Yet, their number of new policies sold has stayed about the same. Becky and Laird talk about the cost of acquiring new customers and how convenience is an important part of that. Plus, a new drinking game. McModern | Coverager (https://mailchi.mp/coverager/2019news-1359665?e=4b89268163)
Ninjas and Chips. Just a Regular Friday Happy Hour.
April 19, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBLaird and Becky discuss a new millennial-focused insurance brand. Plus, a ranking of the Frito-Lays variety chip pack. Toggle(SM) Launch Marks Arrive of a Reimagined Insurance Brand Built for Digitally-Powered Consumers (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/togglesm-launch-marks-arrival-of-a-reimagined-insurance-brand-built-for-digitally-powered-consumers-300748526.html) Toggle Renters Insurance (https://www.gettoggle.com/) A video ranking Fritos, Doritos, Cheetos, and Lay's chips is divi...
What is the Answer to the Ultimate Podcast?
April 12, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBAM Best announced that they are going to include a formal innovation assessment in their rating procedure for insurance companies. Becky and Laird discuss this news and how innovation is important from all corners of the industry, not just carriers. Plus, what is the answer to the ultimate question? AM Best Requests Comments on Draft Criteria: Scoring and Assessing Innovation (http://news.ambest.com/presscontent.aspx?refnum=27732&altsrc=9&utm_campaign=ITL%20SUBSCRIPTION&utm_source=hs_email&ut...
There's an App for That (With Special Guest Matt Aaron)
April 05, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn our second episode from #Elevate19, Matt Aaron from Insurance Agent Mobile App joins Laird and Becky to talk about his history, his product, and his views on interconnectivity in the industry. Plus, Becky gets called out for a comment made in a previous episode. Insurance Agent App (https://insuranceagentapp.com/) Follow Insurance Agent on Twitter (https://twitter.com/goiagent) Special Guest: Matt Aaron.
Fly Us to the Convention (On the Road at #Elevate19)
March 29, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBInspired by #Elevate19, Becky and Laird talk about the state of conventions and trade shows in the industry and what makes a good convention. Plus, a story from Bourbon Street. Elevate Conference (https://www.elevateconference.com/)
You Listened, Here's Feedback
March 22, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBBecky and Laird discuss some listener feedback.
Signals from a Brass Monkey, AKA Catchy Title Goes Here
March 15, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16 MBBecky and Laird dig into the content bin to discuss Lemonade's latest transparency report, news jacking and the best time to record a podcast. There also might be a duet.
This is the End, But We Feel Fine
March 08, 2019 21:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBIt's the end of cars as we know it! Or, is it? Becky and Laird talk about the decline of car manufacturing and ownership. Plus, reading the fine print of an insurance policy paid off. Carpocalypse now: Lyft's founders are right - we're in the endgame for cars (https://www.businessinsider.com/carpocalypse-cars-automobile-sales-data-us-europe-2019-3) Woman reads fine print on insurance policy, wins $10,000 in hidden contest (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-reads-fine-print-on-insurance-polic...