Insurance Vs History

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Exploring all the ways that Insurance changed History...or failed to. www.insurancevshistory.com

  1. JAN 27

    Government Legislation & Slave Insurance: How Laws Unlocked America's Hidden Slavery Insurance Archives

    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 documents to innovative legislation, we'll explore the surprising ways insurance records have brought new transparency to America's past.   And check out my other episodes on insurance history, including CEO pay in the insurance industry, pollution, and other historical insurance events!   Selected Sources: Great Places to check out the documentation itself: https://thebpog.org/slave-era-insurance-policies/ This is great as it also links to the archival info other states may have that was unrelated to government legislation related disclosure requirements https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/150-other-prog/10-seir/upload/PolicyDocuments.pdf This is a list of the CA report policy documents https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/150-other-prog/10-seir/slave-names.cfm Enslaved persons names and information in a chart from the CA report https://www.vpm.org/news/2022-06-20/researchers-work-to-honor-enslaved-coal-miners-of-chesterfield Information on Chesterfield, Virginia where many of the enslaved miners listed in this documentation were forced to work https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/SlaveryEraOrders.aspx Click on the appendixes to see the responses from various insurance companies and other information.   Hire me to speak at your meeting! I can talk about the topic of your choice, or I can talk about the history of insurance and why insurance matters.  Reach out for booking info or just to connect at meredith@insurancevshistory.com Help keep independent podcasts going by contributing to my production costs: See my page at Buy Me a Coffee: Insurance vs History is Exploring all the ways Insurance changed History...or failed to. Website: www.insurancevshistory.com Email: meredith@insurancevshistory.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbrasher Music Credits: Boulangerie by Jeremy Sherman, courtesy of NeoSounds: Boulangerie, LynneMusic | NeoSounds music library

    37 min
  2. 11/25/2025

    Insurance CEO Pay: What's Fair, What's History, and What's Next

    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 what and how that's changed over time. Plus, submit your insurance grievance for inclusion in my holiday Festivus episode! Selected References: 1.      https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2025/06/16/827459.htm 2.      https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/insurance-ceo-salary-how-much-do-executives-of-the-top-insurers-earn-467192.aspx 3.      https://consumerfed.org/press_release/insurance-ceos-get-27-salary-and-bonus-bump-while-consumers-see-premium-hikes-and-non-renewals/ 4.      https://www.businessinsurance.com/gallery/highest-paid-insurance-executives-2025/ 5.      https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/articles/2025/8/neuehealths-mikan-tops-insurtech-ceo-pay-list-in-2024-92202141 6.      https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/articles/2025/8/arch-capitals-papadopoulo-tops-pc-insurer-ceo-pay-list-in-2024-92167011   Hire me to speak at your meeting! I can talk about the topic of your choice, or I can talk about the history of insurance and why insurance matters.  Reach out for booking info or just to connect at meredith@insurancevshistory.com Help keep independent podcasts going by contributing to my production costs: See my page at Buy Me a Coffee: Insurance vs History is Exploring all the ways Insurance changed History...or failed to. Music Credits: Boulangerie by Jeremy Sherman, courtesy of NeoSounds: Boulangerie, LynneMusic | NeoSounds music library Email: meredith@insurancevshistory.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbrasher

    27 min
  3. 11/11/2025

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

    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 in today's health and insurance landscape. If you have data with 23andMe or any other consumer focused genetic data company, I strongly suggest you listen. Selected References: https://www.inc.com/magazine/201510/jeff-bercovici/the-dna-whisperer.html 23andMe, Antonio Regalado, MIT Technology Review, Volume 119, No. 4 https://www.fastcompany.com/3052283/how-ceo-anne-wojcicki-turned-23andme-around-after-falling-out-with-the- https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/23andMe/ (Bankruptcy Documents) Hire me to speak at your meeting! I can talk about the topic of your choice, or I can talk about the history of insurance and why insurance matters.  Reach out for booking info or just to connect at meredith@insurancevshistory.com Help keep independent podcasts going by contributing to my production costs: See my page at Buy Me a Coffee: Insurance vs History is Exploring all the ways Insurance changed History...or failed to. Music Credits: Boulangerie by Jeremy Sherman, courtesy of NeoSounds: Boulangerie, LynneMusic | NeoSounds music library Email: meredith@insurancevshistory.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbrasher

    50 min
  4. 10/28/2025

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

    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 with insurance.  Selected References: 1.      https://www.propertycasualty360.com/2025/10/06/tesla-insurance-in-trouble-for-claims-mishandling/?kw=Tesla%20insurance%20in%20trouble%20for%20claims%20mishandling&utm_source=email&utm_medium=enl&utm_campaign=newsroomupdate&utm_content=20251006&utm_term=pc360&oly_enc_id&user_id=29a99e396b51ff1e37567d2fe2ef4b2d7540d4c206a60ee86a83e02abf0199f8 2.      https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2025/release064-2025.cfm 3.      https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/tesla-insurance/ 4.      https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/auto-motor/why-has-tesla-insurance-fallen-short-for-some-customers-471754.aspx 5.      https://www.insurancethoughtleadership.com/six-things-commentary/why-tesla-insurance-will-flop Hire me to speak at your meeting! I can talk about the topic of your choice, or I can talk about the history of insurance and why insurance matters.  Reach out for booking info or just to connect at meredith@insurancevshistory.com Help keep independent podcasts going by contributing to my production costs: See my page at Buy Me a Coffee: Insurance vs History is Exploring all the ways Insurance changed History...or failed to. Music Credits: Boulangerie by Jeremy Sherman, courtesy of NeoSounds: Boulangerie, LynneMusic | NeoSounds music library Email: meredith@insurancevshistory.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbrasher

    33 min
  5. 10/14/2025

    When Insurance Meets Scandal: The Boy Scouts Abuse Crisis Explained

    When Insurance Meets Scandal: The Boy Scouts Abuse Crisis Explained How did insurance influence the Boy Scouts of America's response to decades of sexual abuse allegations? In this episode, I dig into the organization's troubled history, insurance involvement, bankruptcy, survivor compensation, institutional accountability, and my personal reflection on how insurance both helped and hindered justice for victims. References: On My Honor: The Secret History of the Boy Scouts of America, by Kim Christensen: https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-my-honor-the-secret-history-of-the-boy-scouts-of-america-kim-christensen/0fe5570c55088847?ean=9781538726730&next=t Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts—and America: https://bookshop.org/p/books/morally-straight-how-the-fight-for-lgbtq-inclusion-changed-the-boy-scouts-and-america-mike-de-socio/7dd05d8a718ca500?ean=9781639363858&next=t Hire me to speak at your meeting! I can talk about the topic of your choice, or I can talk about the history of insurance and why insurance matters.  Reach out for booking info or just to connect at meredith@insurancevshistory.com Help keep independent podcasts going by contributing to my production costs: See my page at Buy Me a Coffee: Insurance vs History is Exploring all the ways Insurance changed History...or failed to. Music Credits: Boulangerie by Jeremy Sherman, courtesy of NeoSounds: Boulangerie, LynneMusic | NeoSounds music library Email: meredith@insurancevshistory.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbrasher

    47 min
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Exploring all the ways that Insurance changed History...or failed to. www.insurancevshistory.com