Insurance Gone Wild

Nobody likes talking about death.

But your family will have to.

In this deeply personal episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis shares what he's experiencing firsthand while helping settle the affairs of an elderly couple—and why it's convinced him that life insurance is only one piece of the puzzle.

The conversation goes far beyond policies and premiums. Dennis and Stephanie discuss the emotional, financial, and logistical chaos families face when there's no plan, no instructions, and no organization.

From finding life insurance policies and dealing with banks to navigating funeral arrangements, powers of attorney, and estate documents, they explain why one simple decision today can save your loved ones months—or even years—of stress.

Inside this episode:

• Why life insurance is only part of protecting your family
• The documents every family should have organized
• Why "I'll get to it later" creates chaos for everyone else
• The biggest mistakes families make after losing a loved one
• How to remove the guesswork for the people you love most
• Why writing your wishes down may be the greatest gift you'll ever leave

This isn't a conversation about preparing to die.

It's a conversation about making life easier for the people you love after you're gone.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The Storm That Started This Conversation
02:23 – Life Can Change in an Instant
07:33 – Why Life Insurance Matters More Than You Think
10:48 – Don't Leave Your Family Guessing
13:23 – The Hidden Cost of Poor Planning
15:55 – No Family Has Ever Turned Down a Life Insurance Check
16:36 – Choosing the Right Policy for Your Stage of Life
19:18 – Why Even Single People Should Have a Plan
22:06 – You Can't Predict the Storm
24:24 – The Nightmare of Finding Important Documents
27:02 – Why the System Makes Everything Harder
30:39 – The One Thing Dennis Wishes Everyone Would Do Today

Is life insurance a scam? Is investing your money instead a better idea? And do you really need it if you're young and healthy?

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie respond to real comments from listeners and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding life insurance.

The conversation gets passionate as they explain why term life insurance is often far more affordable than people think, why waiting can be one of the most expensive financial mistakes you'll ever make, and why protecting your family isn't about making someone rich—it's about buying them time when they need it most.

They also dive into another hot topic: public adjusters. Are they worth hiring on every roof claim, or can they actually end up costing homeowners more money?

Whether you agree or disagree, this episode challenges some of the most common opinions circulating online and separates feelings from facts when it comes to protecting your financial future.

If you've ever wondered whether life insurance is really necessary, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Responding to Your Comments
01:25 – "If You Can't Afford It, You Can't Afford NOT to Have It"
04:30 – Feelings vs. Facts About Life Insurance
07:03 – Why Young Families Need Protection
09:59 – Investing vs. Buying Life Insurance
11:25 – Life Insurance Buys Time During Crisis
15:33 – Protecting Stay-at-Home Parents & Breadwinners
16:28 – The Biggest Misconceptions About Life Insurance
22:29 – Do Single People Need Life Insurance?
24:19 – Should You Hire a Public Adjuster?
27:25 – When Public Adjusters Actually Make Sense
29:40 – Final Thoughts & Listener Questions

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It started as a conversation about insurance...

And quickly turned into a therapy session for just about everyone living in 2026.

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie tackle the growing frustration many consumers are feeling as prices continue to rise, health insurance becomes increasingly difficult to navigate, and information overload leaves people feeling stuck.

From skyrocketing health insurance premiums and shrinking benefits to the constant pressure of being connected 24/7, this conversation explores why so many people feel exhausted—and what can actually be done about it.

Along the way, they discuss:

•  Why health insurance costs continue to rise 
•  The reality behind ACA plans and alternative coverage options 
•  How employers are struggling with massive renewal increases 
•  The concept of "choosing your discomfort" when evaluating coverage 
•  Why information overload is creating decision paralysis 
•  The difference between health insurance and actual healthcare 
•  How consumers and agents are dealing with the same frustrations 

This episode is less about policies and paperwork—and more about the real-world impact insurance, healthcare, inflation, and uncertainty are having on everyday people.

If you've ever looked at a renewal and thought, "You've got to be kidding me," this episode is for you.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – It's Been a Long Year Already
02:09 – Information Overload & Decision Paralysis
04:34 – Protecting Your Family in Uncertain Times
06:11 – Are Insurance Markets Finally Stabilizing?
07:20 – Why Health Insurance Keeps Getting More Expensive
09:16 – Alternatives to Traditional ACA Coverage
10:04 – "Choose Your Discomfort"
11:07 – The Employer Health Insurance Crisis
13:24 – Why People Shut Down When Talking About Insurance
14:38 – We're Consumers Too
17:25 – The Sticker Shock of Health Insurance Renewals
18:40 – Is the Healthcare System Reaching a Breaking Point?
20:19 – Health Insurance vs. Healthcare
22:42 – Why Nobody Knows What to Believe Anymore
23:19 – Living in a 24/7 World
24:24 – Society Is Tired, Confused & Overwhelmed
25:05 – Final Thoughts & Listener Feedback

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You set up the LLC.
You bought the rental property.
You got insurance.

So you’re protected… right?

Maybe not.

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie welcome investment property insurance specialist Todd Burnell to break down one of the biggest mistakes real estate investors make:

👉 Your insurance policy might not actually match your property ownership.

And if the deed, LLC, and policy aren’t structured correctly?
A lawsuit could expose way more than just the property.

Todd explains:

Why the phrase “the policy should follow the deed” matters
How improperly structured LLCs can destroy your liability protection
The difference between short-term and long-term rental risks
Why some major insurance carriers can’t properly insure LLC-owned homes
How investors are saving thousands by restructuring their coverage
And why bundling multiple rental homes under one commercial policy can completely change the game

The episode also dives into vacant property risks, renovations, water damage exclusions, umbrella policies, and how lowering insurance costs can actually help investors scale faster.

If you own investment property—or plan to—this is the kind of episode you listen to before something goes wrong.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Back & Meet Todd Burnell
00:02:04 – The Insurance Problems Property Investors Don’t See
00:07:48 – “What’s the Name of the LLC?”
00:10:30 – Why the Policy MUST Match the Deed
00:14:21 – Property Damage vs. Lawsuit Exposure
00:18:01 – How LLCs Actually Protect Your Assets
00:21:44 – Short-Term Rentals = Bigger Risks
00:24:25 – The One Policy Strategy Saving Investors Thousands
00:26:35 – Renovations, Vacant Homes & Coverage Gaps
00:29:15 – The Hidden Risk After 60 Days Vacant
00:30:29 – The 80% Coverage Strategy Explained
00:31:47 – Lower Premiums Can Help You Scale Faster
00:35:21 – Final Advice for Property Investors & Landlords

It’s time for the annual Airing of the Grievances… insurance edition.

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie vent about the thing everyone in insurance secretly complains about:

📞 endless hold times
🤖 automated systems that solve nothing
📧 underwriting departments that disappear for days
📂 claims adjusters who never call back
💸 rising premiums with shrinking coverage

From fighting phone trees and broken billing systems to commercial underwriting games that make zero sense, this episode is basically therapy for insurance agents… and probably for clients too.

Along the way, they break down:

Why customer service in insurance feels worse than ever
How AI is changing the industry (and not always for the better)
The hidden frustrations behind claims handling and underwriting
Why agents are stuck balancing honesty with carrier relationships
And the phrases that magically make claims departments move faster 👀

If you’ve ever yelled “REPRESENTATIVE!” into your phone while trying to fix an insurance problem…
this episode is for you.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Festivus for the Insurance Industry
00:02:30 – “The Carriers Have Gone Downhill”
00:05:41 – The Portal, the Phone Tree & the Endless Waiting
00:08:42 – Why Talking to a Human Feels Impossible
00:10:22 – AI Customer Service Is Already Here
00:13:06 – Billing Problems Nobody Can Explain
00:16:36 – Spam Calls vs. Actual Insurance Calls
00:19:22 – Claims Adjusters That Vanish Into Thin Air
00:23:17 – The Secret Phrases That Get Claims Moving
00:25:10 – Commercial Underwriting Games & Delays
00:31:23 – Why Health Insurance Keeps Getting Worse
00:35:42 – Why Insurance Agents Get Frustrated Too
00:40:52 – What’s YOUR Biggest Insurance Grievance?

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Storm season is here—and if you think a little wind or hail means a brand-new roof, you might be in for a rude awakening.

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie break down what really happens when storms hit your home, your car, and your insurance policy. From wind vs. hail claims to the frustrating truth about partial roof replacements, they unpack the biggest misconceptions homeowners have during storm season.

They also dive into why your neighbor getting a new roof means absolutely nothing for your claim, how cheap shingles can cost you thousands later, and why flood risk is way more common than you think—even in the middle of the city.

Plus, they cover real-world scenarios like lightning strikes on vehicles, wind-blown debris damage, and the one thing you should always prioritize over your property when things go sideways.

If you own a home, a car, or frankly… anything—this episode will save you headaches, money, and possibly a massive insurance mistake.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00:00 – Storm Season Is Here (And It’s Worse Than You Think)
00:06:01 – Why Wind Damage Rarely Means a Full Roof Replacement
00:10:08 – The Truth About Wind-Blown Rain (And What’s Not Covered)
00:11:22 – Your Neighbor’s Claim Means Nothing for You
00:14:07 – Tree Damage, Bad Faith Claims & Avoiding Disaster
00:17:05 – What Actually Counts as Auto Insurance Coverage in Storms
00:21:31 – Cheap Shingles = Expensive Problems Later
00:24:07 – Flood Zones Aren’t Where You Think They Are
00:27:19 – You Can’t Stop Water… So What Do You Do?

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Most business owners think they’re covered… until they’re not.

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie pull back the curtain on the wild world of commercial insurance—and yeah… it’s worse than you think.

We’re talking:

A jiu-jitsu gym classified as a building materials dealer (??)
A 24-hour restaurant with zero liquor liability
Claims that were approved… then mysteriously “disappeared”
And business owners paying for policies that basically protect… nothing

The scary part?
None of these people knew anything was wrong.

This episode is part horror story, part masterclass—breaking down how bad classifications, lazy agents, and blind trust can cost you everything.

And if you’re a business owner thinking “that would never happen to me”…
you might want to double-check your policy after this one.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – “Is Insurance… Insured?” (Welcome to the Chaos)
00:05:34 – The Restaurant That Had Coverage… But Not Really
00:10:19 – The $94K Claim That Got Buried (Yes, Seriously)
00:17:18 – Why You Can’t Just Trust Your Agent
00:24:42 – When Cheap Insurance Gets Very Expensive

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What do a comedian, a fake deer accident, and a totaled car have in common?

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie break down a viral comedy bit that raises a very real question:

👉 Could you actually fool an insurance company with a “creative” claim?

From staged deer collisions (yes… involving venison 😳) to real-life stories of swerving for animals and totaling cars, this episode walks the fine line between hilarious and highly illegal.

Along the way, you’ll learn:

Why insurance companies care more about what you hit than why you swerved

Bottom line:

🎧 Hit play for laughs, real talk, and the kind of insurance advice you didn’t know you needed.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Lighting Problems & Studio Chaos

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Life insurance gets misunderstood… a LOT.

In this episode of Insurance Gone Wild, Dennis and Stephanie break down why life insurance isn’t about “getting rich when someone dies”… and why that mindset is completely missing the point.

From the classic “buy term and invest the rest” debate to the controversial topic of life insurance for kids, this episode tackles the real questions people ask—but don’t always understand.

They dig into:

Why life insurance is actually the most important policy you can have

This one isn’t just about policies… it’s about peace of mind, discipline, and making sure your family isn’t left scrambling.

👉 Bottom line: Life insurance isn’t about death. It’s about what happens to the people you leave behind.

📞 Have questions? Reach out to the team and build a strategy that actually fits your life.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00:00 – The Most Important Insurance (And Why People Avoid It)

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d most ridiculous) insurance claims during the holiday season.

Spoiler alert:

From house fires caused by cooking and decorations to burst pipes during cold snaps, and the shocking truth about holiday theft and accidents, this episode mixes humor with the kind of info that could actually save you thousands.

They also dive into:

Why electronics and designer goods disappear the fastest

How holiday travel and alcohol spike car accidents

The weird reality behind holiday medical emergencies (yes… food poisoning made the list)

And a few stats that will make you rethink leaving your house unattended

It’s chaotic. It’s educational. It’s slightly unhinged.

👉 Listen now and learn how to survive the holidays… with your home (and sanity) intact.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Surprise Guest & “Stump the Chumps” Begins

04:35 – The #1 Holiday Claim (Hint: It’s Fire 🔥)

08:34 – Frozen Pipes & Water Damage Nightmares

11:46 – Porch Pirates & Holiday Theft Trends

15:37 – Holiday ER Visits: Burns, Falls & Food Poisoning

18:03 – Car Accidents Spike During the Holidays

20:54 – The Darkest Holiday Stat You Didn’t Expect

25:03 – Random Tangents, Family Stories & Wrap-Up

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