Cathy interviews Ruth Stroup, AKA "The Insurance Lady," about all things insurance, from what it covers and doesn't cover to choosing the right policies and the obstacles that can get in the way of that.

[04:02] Ruth Stroup explains what’s covered and what isn’t covered by homeowner’s insurance if your home is burglarized.
[07:03] How to insure different types of jewelry, whether it’s costume, gems and metals, or fine jewelry.
[12:31] What people can do to mitigate the damage if they get burgled or their home is destroyed by fire.
[16:22] What to do if your insurance policy goes into non-renewal because you live in a high-risk zone for wildfires.
[19:51] How reinsurance companies impact the insurance industry.
[22:29] Ruth Stroup shares the reasons besides wildfire danger that an insurance policy may be non-renewed.
[26:45] What Ruth can and can’t do as an insurance agent when helping her clients navigate claims.
[33:11] Cathy asks Ruth Stroup to give a mini tutorial on liability and umbrella insurance.
[38:54] Ruth Stroup shares what she believes is the best kept secret in the insurance business.
[42:02] Cathy and Ruth talk earthquake insurance.

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