Insurance Hour with Karl Susman

Karl Susman
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Insurance Hour with Karl Susman

Insurance Hour makes the daunting world of insurance understandable for everyone. Karl cuts through the red tape and jargon so that you can understand insurance coverage and how insurance can work for you. d. And, he makes it fun!With guests from the legislators and regulators who are making the decisions that impact your wallet, to listener calls about everything from pet insurance to insuring classic cars, Insurance Hour is an entertaining way to learn about insurance and make the best decisions for your home, car, and life.Karl Susman is a 30-year insurance agency owner, in-demand media commentator and analyst, legislative consultant, and expert witness in state, federal and criminal courts across the United States. Available on all podcast platforms, as well as great radio stations such as KEIB, KTRB, KCBQ, KCAA, KFBK, KMET, KZSB.For more information about "Insurance Hour" and its programming, please reach us at pr@insurancehour.com

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Disaster Strikes! Can Your Insurance Handle It?

    This episode of Insurance Hour with Karl Susman dives into real-life insurance challenges, offering advice and solutions for homeowners, renters, and drivers. The show covers various listener inquiries, including water damage claims, tree damage disputes between neighbors, rental car accidents, dog bite liabilities, and vandalism incidents. Karl emphasizes practical tips like handling small claims to avoid premium hikes, the importance of understanding policy exclusions (e.g., flood insurance...

    53 min

  2. NOV 8

    Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know – Slash Your Premiums Today!

    In this episode of Insurance Hour, hosted by Karl Susman, the focus revolves around practical tips and strategies for lowering insurance costs. The episode kicks off with listener questions about managing high premiums for new drivers, including strategies like utilizing good student discounts and clarifying vehicle usage. Karl dives into the differences between term life and whole life insurance and explores renter’s insurance, explaining why tenants need their own coverage despite landlords...

    53 min

  3. NOV 1

    Is Your Home Really Covered? Discover the Hidden Gaps in Your Policy

    In this episode of Insurance Hour, host Karl Susman dives deep into the essentials of homeowners insurance. He explains various coverage types, including dwelling coverage, personal property, other structures, and liability insurance. Karl emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances in these policies, such as the assumption that the homeowner lives on the property and the significance of having appropriate coverage for structures like pools, detached garages, and landscaping. Addit...

    54 min

  4. OCT 25

    The Collapse of California's Insurance Market: Are You Prepared? with guest AMY BACH

    In this episode of "Insurance Hour," host Karl Susman interviews Amy Bach, the executive director of United Policyholders, about the challenges facing the insurance market, particularly in California. They discuss the growing difficulty for consumers to obtain home insurance, driven by climate change, wildfire risks, and other factors like technological advancements and market fluctuations. Amy outlines how non-renewals are becoming more common and why insurers are pulling out of high-risk ar...

    55 min

  5. OCT 18

    Why Your Insurance Claim Was Denied – And How to Fight Back!

    In this episode of Insurance Hour, hosted by Karl Susman, listeners submitted various insurance-related questions, which Karl answered in real-time. The episode covers common topics such as auto insurance premium increases, ride-sharing coverage, and handling claims for hit-and-run accidents. Additionally, Karl explains why claims might be denied, discusses insurance coverage for Uber and Lyft drivers, and touches on tricky subjects like how a neighbor’s claim can affect your own. The episode...

    54 min

  6. OCT 11

    Think Your Insurance Covers Everything? 5 Hidden Gaps That Could Ruin You!

    In this episode of Insurance Hour, Karl Susman tackles listener questions covering a wide range of insurance-related topics. The show starts by addressing the nuances of earthquake and flood insurance, explaining why standard homeowner's policies do not cover these perils. Other key discussions include auto insurance liability, renters insurance, umbrella policies, and the need for business insurance when running a small business from home. Karl also emphasizes the importance of being properl...

    53 min

  7. OCT 8

    Shocking Truth About Insurance You Never Knew! Expert Reveals Secrets - with guest Clebe Best

    In this episode of Insurance Hour, host Karl Susman interviews Clebe Best, Vice President of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona (IIABAZ). They discuss the evolving landscape of insurance, focusing on the roles of independent agents, brokers, and how they differ from direct carriers. Key topics include the importance of transparency in claims, the rise of AI in the insurance industry, and how consumers can better navigate insurance decisions, from purchasing home policies ...

    54 min

  8. OCT 1

    Why Your Insurance Costs Are Skyrocketing — The Hidden Catastrophe Costs You Must Know

    This episode of Insurance Hour, hosted by Karl Susman, covered several critical topics affecting the insurance industry. The show started with a discussion about the impact of catastrophic events like hurricanes in Florida and wildfires in California, highlighting the challenge insurers face in pricing policies for regions with high-risk exposure. Karl also took a caller's question on agency billing solutions and introduced Agent Snap, a tool to streamline billing for insurance agents. The fo...

    54 min
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Insurance Hour makes the daunting world of insurance understandable for everyone. Karl cuts through the red tape and jargon so that you can understand insurance coverage and how insurance can work for you. d. And, he makes it fun!With guests from the legislators and regulators who are making the decisions that impact your wallet, to listener calls about everything from pet insurance to insuring classic cars, Insurance Hour is an entertaining way to learn about insurance and make the best decisions for your home, car, and life.Karl Susman is a 30-year insurance agency owner, in-demand media commentator and analyst, legislative consultant, and expert witness in state, federal and criminal courts across the United States. Available on all podcast platforms, as well as great radio stations such as KEIB, KTRB, KCBQ, KCAA, KFBK, KMET, KZSB.For more information about "Insurance Hour" and its programming, please reach us at pr@insurancehour.com

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  • Creator
    Karl Susman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Insurance Hour with Karl Susman
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    Insurance Hour with Karl Susman

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