Jan 27, 2026

Ever wondered how insurance intersects with slavery in America? My latest episode of Insurance vs History dives into the world of life insurance and American slavery. I’ll reveal how life insurance on enslaved people helped historians and genealogists uncover stories that few textbooks ever mention. From lost...

Dec 30, 2025

Insurance Festivus: Real Grievances, 23 and Me Updates, and Tesla Turmoil Happy Festivus—it's time to air all our insurance grievances! Featuring real listener comments, updates on the 23andMe bankruptcy (cyber insurers, anyone?), and the wild world of Tesla Insurance, this is a great way to close out the year.

Nov 25, 2025

Insurance CEO Pay: What’s Fair, What’s History, and What’s Next?

I started trying to answer one question: is Insurance CEO pay fair? and ended up with a massive project. In this episode, I dig into the history of executive pay, share eye-opening stats from AIG, and ask for your help with figuring out who gets paid...

Nov 11, 2025

Is Your DNA Safe? Inside 23andMe’s Bankruptcy and Insurance Challenges

What happens when a company owns your DNA data—and then goes bankrupt? In this episode, I dive into the complicated story of 23andMe, exploring its insurance challenges, genetic data risks, privacy concerns, and the ongoing impact for consumers...

Oct 28, 2025

Tesla’s Insurance Gamble: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better (& What History Teaches Us)

Why would Tesla get into the insurance business, and is it really a new idea? In this episode, I explore Tesla’s foray into insurance, the bumps they've hit along the way, and why history shows automakers rarely succeed...