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One Interesting Thing About Insurance

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

Jan 25, 202636 min

Ep 90#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.

Dec 23, 202524 min

Ep 89#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. BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Dec 13, 202519 min

Ep 88#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/ BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Nov 12, 202524 min

Ep 87#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. 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!  

Oct 22, 202514 min

Ep 86#86 The Street Scam in Peru

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

Oct 12, 202528 min

Ep 85#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. 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!

Sep 25, 202523 min

Ep 84#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. 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!

Sep 11, 202548 min

Ep 83#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. 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: Sincerely Yours: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sincerely-yours/id1041866300 A Swim Down Memory Lane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swim-down-memory-lane-a-umass-farewell-to-bob/id1529542027

Aug 27, 202519 min

Ep 82#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.

Aug 12, 202528 min

Ep 81#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.

Jul 30, 202521 min

Ep 80#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. 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.

Jul 15, 202521 min

Ep 79#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! BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Jul 2, 202533 min

Ep 78#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. BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Jun 21, 202529 min

Ep 77#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. 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!

Jun 4, 202521 min

Ep 76#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!

May 23, 202521 min

Ep 75#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!

May 7, 202519 min

Ep 74#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!

Apr 23, 202519 min

Ep 73#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! 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!

Apr 2, 202523 min

Ep 72#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. 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 [email protected]. 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!

Mar 20, 202522 min

Ep 71#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 [email protected]. 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!  

Mar 5, 202525 min

Ep 70#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 [email protected]. BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Feb 20, 202526 min

Ep 69#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. 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 [email protected]. 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!

Feb 6, 202521 min

Ep 68#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? 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 [email protected]. 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!

Jan 22, 202516 min

Ep 67#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? 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 [email protected]. 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!

Jan 8, 202524 min

Ep 66#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? 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 [email protected]. 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!

Dec 27, 202421 min

Ep 65#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. 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 [email protected]. 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!

Dec 4, 202424 min

Ep 64#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. 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 [email protected]. 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!

Nov 20, 202424 min

Ep 63#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? 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 [email protected]. 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!

Nov 6, 202420 min

Ep 62#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. 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!

Oct 23, 202421 min

Ep 61#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. 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!

Oct 9, 202423 min

Ep 60#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. BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Sep 26, 202421 min

Ep 59#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? BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Sep 11, 202421 min

Ep 58#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. BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert’s live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.  

Aug 29, 202424 min

Ep 57#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. 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!

Aug 14, 202429 min

Ep 56#56 Shop Insurance Before You Buy

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

Jul 31, 202422 min

Ep 55#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. 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!

Jul 17, 202425 min

Ep 54#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. 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!

Jun 26, 202426 min

Ep 53#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. 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!

Jun 12, 202425 min

Ep 52#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. 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!

May 29, 2024

Ep 51#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. 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!

May 15, 202424 min

Ep 50#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. 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!

May 1, 202422 min

Ep 49#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!

Apr 17, 202423 min

Ep 48#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?

Apr 3, 202425 min

Ep 47#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!

Mar 20, 202428 min

Ep 46#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!

Mar 6, 202428 min

Ep 45#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.  

Feb 21, 202427 min

Ep 44#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.

Feb 7, 202416 min

Ep 43#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.

Jan 24, 202429 min

Ep 42#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.

Jan 10, 202426 min