Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer Fitzgerald

The Taking Inventory podcast was originally about the digital economy and advertising, but after our co-host's house burned down—thanks to LA's chaos—we've shifted our focus to fixing what could be the best city in the world. In our first episode about rebuilding LA, we have Jennifer Fitzgerald, the co-founder and former CEO of Policy Genius. Jennifer is working full-time on recovery and rebuilding efforts after losing her home and most of her neighborhood in the 2025 Palisades Fire in LA.

https://www.salon.com/2004/09/14/kelley_2/ "George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara dismissed Bill Clinton as a pathetic hillbilly when he challenged the incumbent in 1992. But, Kelley writes, Clinton was one of the few Bush opponents who knew how to back them down. As colorful stories from Clinton's sexual past in Arkansas began to surface during the campaign, a Clinton aide began digging into the senior Bush's own robust adultery. This included, writes Kelley, two long affairs -- one with Jennifer Fitzgerald, Bush's White House deputy chief of protocol, who, as the Washington Post once slyly put it, "has served President-elect George Bush in a variety of positions," and one with an Italian woman with whom he set up house in a New York apartment in the 1960s. The Clinton aide told Kelley, "I took my list of Bush women, including one whom he had made an ambassador, to his campaign operatives. I said I knew we were vulnerable on women, but I wanted to make damn sure they knew they were vulnerable too." After the eruption over Clinton's mistress Gennifer Flowers died down, sexual infidelity did in fact become a moot issue in the campaign." https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=143701 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/06/28/cassidy-hutchinsons-path-trusted-insider-explosive-witness/ Hutchinson had a sudden rise to find herself as the center of power. During the first impeachment trial, Hutchinson grew close to Meadows as a legislative affairs staffer in the White House, former advisers said. Once he was named chief of staff in March 2020, he immediately elevated her, a former adviser said, and she eventually became his principal assistant. She was given an office next to his, which in turn put her a few doors away from the Oval Office. Brendan Buck, a former aide to House speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.), said in an interview that Hutchinson “was always by his side … when there were meetings you'd expect to be principal level or very small senior staff level, he would always insist she was in the room.” Buck said she was usually a quiet presence. “She was largely there to take notes,” Buck said. “It's just unusual to have a relatively junior aide to either be in principal level or senior staff level, but it was his call, so we deferred to him.” She was viewed throughout the White House as speaking for Meadows when she gave other staff members orders, and regularly said “Mark wants” or “the chief says” — the chief being Meadows. A former White House official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal discussions, said that Hutchinson traveled constantly with Meadows, going on Air Force One, answering his calls, and getting texts from members of Congress. Key members of the White House staff who wanted to get a message to Trump or Meadows often went through her. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

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Some of the world's biggest industries sell products that we all need...but don't want to think about. That's what drew Jennifer Fitzgerald to insurance: she wanted to help people understand the often bewildering world of protecting themselves in case of emergencies. In 2013, she and her partner Francois de Lame left their stable and lucrative consulting jobs to create Policygenius, an online marketplace for insurance that lets consumers compare rates and learn everything they need to know to make informed decisions about their financial future. At the beginning, Jennifer couldn't convince investors to take a chance on the company, and faced rejection after rejection as she tried to hold on to a handful of customers. But by building a relationship with the financial blogging community—and leaning in to a few well-placed financial technology puns—Policygenius got a foot in the door. By 2020, Jennifer and her team had raised over $100 million, and the company now has more than 30 million users.How I Built This Summit - information and tickets at:http://summit.npr.org

PCOS is a condition that is estimated to affect roughly 10% of North American women. Dr. Tray Malone, ND and Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald, ND walk us through the ins and outs of this condition along with some steps to help address it at the root cause.

People on a journey to be healthy and fit often know what they need to do, but for all sorts of reasons they don’t do it. Even those of us who are health professionals fall victim to the many barriers thrown in our path. That is where my accountability groups come into the picture. Each participant receives support and encouragement from the other members and in return, they give their support and insight back to the group. This is both inspiring and motivating for everyone involved.Today I am going to interview a regular member of my monthly groups, who just happens to be an Occupational Therapist (OT). Jennifer Fitzgerald chose to become an OT rather than a physical therapist (PT) because she is a wholistic person who likes to look at a whole person vs one body part or symptom. She works with body mechanics and functional fitness to get to a root cause and help people learn and improve life skills from feeding and dressing yourself to walking, running or even how you play golf.Body mechanics involve exercises designed to improve posture, coordination, and stamina. Functional fitness or movement is exercise that trains your muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work or in sports. While using various muscles in the upper and lower body at the same time, functional fitness exercises also emphasizes core stability which is a building block of a healthy body. Proper body alignment gives you core strength and you need core strength to have proper body alignment.Jennifer has worked in every aspect of OT from neonatology to death and dying. She has a degree in General Rehab, a Massage Therapy License and a master’s degree in OT. She is passionate about helping people. Currently her main focus is with kids but being a military spouse with 5 moves in 10 years she has worked with every age in many different settings.In today’s interview she answers questions and describes the “physiological why” behind her answers.Thoughts about “virtual school”.Whether you choose on site or virtual school the issue is not the Corona Virus, it is screen time. In virtual school everything is done looking at a screen on an electronic device. Too much screen time is not good for anyone but especially for those whose brains are still developing. The obvious fact is that if a child is sitting in front of a screen, they are not getting the exercise their body needs. What is not so obvious is what the constant screen time is doing to their brains. The picture on a screen is made up of millions of pixels moving at lightening speed. If you hold your phone camera up to a tv or computer screen you can see the wavering pixels. The brain is processing the pixels at the speed it is receiving them. Kids become accustomed to processing fast moving things so when a teacher stands in front of them, they are bored and lose interest. They crave the fast pace because it is what they are used to. Much of that processing activity occurs in the frontal lobe of the brain which is the behavior center. This could cause unwanted behavior problems. Kids under age 2 shouldn’t be watching screens at all and everyone else should take breaks and get outside, get silly, get fresh air, do brain exercises. Any movement is better than continued staring at a screen.Should middle school kids be lifting weights?Before the age of 15 kids shouldn’t be lifting weights heavier than their body. The growth plates in their body can be compressed and damaged. It is okay to use resistance bands and lighter weights. 10 to 12-year -olds in the weight room don’t know where their body is in space (proprioception) so they could throw out a hip or get a back or shoulder injury. If they are taught the correct body mechanics and the appropriate way to exercise and strengthen their core for their age, they can improve their skills and excel at their sports.Proper movement through the developmental stages is crucial.Babies need to roll over, sit, crawl, stand up, cruise furniture and then walk independently. Doing that in the appropriate order helps the brain to develop. If you skip some of the steps the brain suffers. When working with stroke patients who have lost many of their abilities it is necessary to start at the beginning with rolling over and go through the full progression because the that’s what the brain needs to develop.Playing is more than just for fun. Kids need to ride a bike because the reciprocal movement of the legs connects the brain and body. Running and playing tag is important because the start and stop motion helps with critical thinking. It teaches the brain to shift quickly. Hide and go seek causes the brain to process as do simple card games. The whole family should get away from technology and engage in play together to help children’s developing brains.What about desk ergonomics?Practice 90/90 sitting. Sit up with your back straight bending at the hips at a 90-degree angle. The knees should go out and bend to the floor at a 90-degree angle. Your shoulders should be over your hips. Sit on a therapy ball or ergonomic pillow for proper pelvis alignment. Place computer so arms don’t rest on desk. They should free float without lifting shoulders up. You can slant the keyboard to get rounded wrist, keep fingers and hands soft like playing piano, Elbows close to 90.While standing do a pelvic tilt to align your core. Don’t compensate by pulling shoulders back or rounding them forward.It’s all about your core. Proximal stability gives you distal function. Proximal means close to and distal means far away. So, stability, strength and alignment in your center or core gives you stable function in your arms and legs. It starts at the core and ripples to the whole body.Why do you need to drink water after you exercise?Lactic acid builds up in the muscles when you exercise. It is metabolic waste. You need to drink water to flush the metabolic waste out of your system.How often do I have to do something for muscle memory to kick in?New habits have to be consistent and concise for 10,000 repetitions over 1 to 6 months. You can expect a change within a few days but not the natural movement obtained by doing lots of repetitions. After you have learned it, to become a master you need to do it more. To rehabilitate from an injury, you need to see a PT for exercises several times a week. However, you need to continue those exercises every day at home, even if for only 10 minutes to get the repetitions needed to create muscle memory and have the new movement be natural. Each repetition helps the brain to process what you need to do. Little by little, a little leads to a lot.When working with patients from infants to older stroke victims, therapy needs to be done on both sides of the body. If you teach them to roll one direction, you need to teach them to roll the other. You need to train both sides of the brain. Work on muscle memory to both sides of the body to create right brain, left brain connection. The corpus callosum connects the left side of the brain to the right side, each side being known as a hemisphere. The connection allows information to pass between the two halves. Each side of the brain controls movement and feeling in the opposite half of the body. The hemispheres also process information, such as language. Physical coordination and taking in complex information require both sides of the brain to work together. The corpus callosum acts as the connector.Can OT keep dementia patients out of nursing homes?Yes, there are simple exercises that dementia patients can do, with assistance as needed, that will help to keep them at home as long as possible. Elderly people with dementia or other debilitating diseases suffer difficulty breathing because of immobility in their rib cage. The rib cage is supposed to expand and contract so by doing the following exercises the rib cage mobility can be increased, allowing easier breathing. At the same time the neurons in the brain are making new connections as the right/left barrier is crossed. For people needing assistance, demonstrate or gently grasp hands and help them move them.Exercises:1. Clasp hands together and rest them in your lap. As you breathe in through your nose, lift your hands up over your head. As you exhale through your mouth, bring them back down to your lap2. Clasp hands at chest level opening arms up and putting them back together as you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.3. Clasp hands in your lap. Rotate at the waist to touch your left hip with both hands and then go back to the middle. Then rotate and touch your right hip and back to the middle.Lower body strengthening and bending of legs is important to keep knees moving. Play lively music to move to. John Phillips Sousa marches or similar music are familiar to the elderly and help to facilitate the movement. Music helps to develop the corpus callosum in all ages, which is especially important for dementia patients.1. Chair pushups: Put your hands on the arms of a chair and try to sit up taller to work the upper arm triceps and biceps muscles. If it is safe to do so, practice pushing into a standing position.2. Stand at a counter-top and practice side to side walking.3. March with high knees: sitting in a chair, holding a counter or marching around the room depending on ability. This gives the brain the reciprocal movement it needs similar to riding a bike.Hopefully, understanding some of the reasons why we do exercises will help you to do them regularly. And of course, for even more motivation you can always join us in an accountability group.Resources:www.facebook.com/houselifestyleswww.healthaccountabilitycoach.com

Ryan and Sandy interview Policygenius CEO and cofounder Jennifer Fitzgerald on shopping strategies for life insurance policies. Sandy fills you in on pandemic-related fees, and Ryan explains changes to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. --LINKS-- Fannie and Freddie pushing Covid refi fee to December: https://www.americanbanker.com/news/fannie-and-freddie-pushing-covid-refi-fee-to-december; How to shop for life insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/t034-c000-s002-how-to-shop-for-life-insurance.html; Compare and buy life insurance policies online: https://www.policygenius.com/; The Dow announces biggest shake-up since 2013: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/blue-chip-stocks/601288/dow-jones-industrial-average-crm-amgn-hon-xom-pfe-rtx; Apple’s stock split could dampen the Dow: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/blue-chip-stocks/601159/apples-stock-split-dow-jones-industrial-average

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we sat down with Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Policygenius, an online insurance marketplace with headquarters in New York City and Durham. Fitzgerald discusses her journey to founding Policygenius, her time in the Peace Corps, how the company is weathering the coronavirus pandemic and its growth strategy.

David Brear is on hosting duties in the Big Apple and joined by new and returning guests to to discuss the latest news in the world of insurance and insurtech. This week's guests include: Brett Lotito - VP of Insurance operations of Oscar Daniel Schreiber - Co-founder and CEO of Lemonade Jillian Williams - Investment principal at Anthemis We cover the following stories from the insurtech and insurance space: Lemonade pet insurance products are in the making (03:50) Ford slides into the insurance business (15:53) Coronavirus raises insurance questions but catastrophe-tested insurers are prepared (27:46) Amid coronavirus fears, travelers are upgrading to ‘cancel for any reason’ insurance plans (32:53) Policygenius notches $100M for insurtech growth (37:14) We also bring you an amazing interview with CEO and Co-Founder of Policygenius, Jennifer Fitzgerald! (42:02) All that and much more on this week's episode of Insurtech Insider! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave a review on iTunes and every other podcast app. Spread the insurtech love by sharing or tweeting this podcast. Love fintech? Then sign up for our newsletter, Fintech in Five. A snack-sized selection of the week's biggest stories, longer reads, soundbites and more. Just visit this link to sign up! 11fs.com/newsletter This episode of Insurtech Insider was produced by Hanna Samuelson and edited by Alex Woodhouse. Special Guests: Brett Lotito, Daniel Schreiber, Jennifer Fitzgerald, and Jillian Williams .

Jennifer Fitzgerald is the CEO of Policygenius. In this episode, she explains why talent has been critical to the company’s success, how it has operationalized its values — and the key decision points that have helped the start-up scale to include more than 200 people. Tune into the Accenture #InsuranceInfluencers podcast.

Jennifer Fitzgerald is the CEO of Policygenius. In this episode, she explains why the company started in life and disability, why owning the customer experience has been central to their success — and why telling prospects about the insurance they don’t need has been a differentiator. Tune into the Accenture #InsuranceInfluencers podcast.

Many of the students in my class at Kellogg come from the world of big consulting, but have been bitten by the startup bug. But how do you successfully leave the relatively stable, comfortable, prestigious walls of corporate America and successfully launch your new venture?My guest is Jennifer Fitzgerald, and after helping financial services organizations as a consultant at McKinsey, she are her colleague took the plunge to start Policygenius, an online managed marketplace for insurance.In this episode we discuss the genesis of Policygenius, how she systematically de-risked the idea early on, how she managed to build both sides of her marketplace business without heavy reliance on paid acquisition, and much more. We also get into her advice for folks lookin to take the plunge themselves, strategies for executing at a high level, for recruiting early team members, and for leveling up yourself as your organization starts to scale.For more ideas on how to disrupt your own industry, visit us at www.digintent.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review!

Jennifer Fitzgerald is the co-founder and CEO of Policygenius which has developed an easier way to compare and buy insurance. Policygenius has raised to date over $50 million from top investors like Norwest Venture Partners, Revolution, Susa Ventures, AXA Venture Partners, Otter Rock Capital, and Karlin Ventures to name a few. 

Jennifer Fitzgerald is the co-founder and CEO of Policygenius which has developed an easier way to compare and buy insurance. Policygenius has raised to date over $50 million from top investors like Norwest Venture Partners, Revolution, Susa Ventures, AXA Venture Partners, Otter Rock Capital, and Karlin Ventures to name a few. 

Have you ever felt like a professional failure? This is how Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald described herself—she was the fertility specialist who couldn't figure out why she couldn't stay pregnant. Joanna and Katherine sit down with Dr. Fitzgerald, who walks us through her heartbreaking story of seven miscarriages. Despite this darkness, she brights light to the subject matter, and is as informative as she is inspiring. She weaves her personal story helpful information for couples who are struggling with infertility, miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Dr. Fitzgerald also talks about how she marked a profound moment in her fertility journey, how naturopathic medicine can benefit your fertility and what the single most important thing you can do for yourself. Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Conceive Health, a naturopathic clinic that works in tandem with TRIO Fertility in Toronto, Canada. Read Dr. Fitzgerald's story, "My Double Rainbows After The Storm" on the Knix Blog, The Lift. Follow Dr. Fitzgerald and the rest of her team at Conceive Health on Instagram. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. If you want to share your fertility story, please reach out to us on Instagram @knixwear.

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder, Policygenius. Policygenius, is an insurtech located in NYC that has raised about $51 million to date. Before Policygenius, Jennifer was at McKinsey & Company.  It was a tough road to go from McKinsey & Company to building Policygenius. Investor's weren't easily buying-in during their seed ~ series A. Today, they're well funded and profitable, but, it wasn't always that way.    Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Carl Ryden from PrecisionLender.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He's a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He's in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry.   Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter or on Medium

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Kendrick Nguyen, CEO and co-founder, Republic. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in startups and ICOs.  Kendrick, was general counsel at Angelist, as we know caters investments to super high net worth individuals.  But ever since the Jobs Act, which lowered the dollar amounts and the qualification of an investor, created opportunity for business model of republic.   Their second year enjoyed 10x growth.  Where at least 50% of funding goes to woman founders.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Jennifer Fitzgerald from Policygenius.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He's a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He's in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry.   Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter or on Medium

Episode #21: Jennifer Fitzgerald + Zack Andresen by Dark Horse Podcast with Dani Zoldan

I love people and organizations who take complex financial issues and make them easier for the user. Few things are more complex than the insurance industry. And few organizations have managed to make it easy for the user to navigate the insurance landscape. One such organization is Policygenius, a website that offers users an easy way to compare and buy various products such as life, auto, disability, and homeowners policies. Today we’re lucky enough to be joined by Jennifer Fitzgerald, the founder and CEO of Policygenius. For Fitzgerald, the business started with a simple question…”Why is buying insurance such a frustrating experience?” As consultants to the top insurance companies, Fitzgerald and her partner suspected that this consumer problem was behind a lot of things they observed. It’s why life insurance ownership is at a 50-year low. It’s why health and disability under-insurance is behind most personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures. And it’s why they started Policygenius. Their mission is simple: “To get people the insurance coverage they need and make them feel good about it.” That means they thoughtfully built their business for every type of insurance consumer who may come their way:Detail-oriented? They building the best insurance content library out thereMore of a big picture person? Their Insurance Checkup is the best (and only) big picture tool aroundConvenience shopper? They’re building a one-stop shop. If you need life insurance and pet insurance, you shouldn’t have to go to a bunch of different sites.Skeptic? They’re an independent site and not affiliated with any insurers. They’ll provide you with choice and the information you need to make the right decision.It’s a rare treat to be joined by somebody who is truly excited about the insurance industry! If you have a money question, just email me! “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. "Better Off" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Connect with me at these places for all my content: http://www.jillonmoney.com/  https://twitter.com/jillonmoney  https://www.facebook.com/JillonMoney  https://www.instagram.com/jillonmoney/  https://www.youtube.com/c/JillSchlesinger  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillonmoney/  http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jill-on-money  https://apple.co/2pmVi50

In this podcast, Jacob Decter (Wharton MBA ’19) speaks with Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and Co-founder of Policygenius. Policygenius is an online insurance marketplace that aims to streamline and simplify insurance buying for consumers, offering a wide array of insurance products including life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance, and pet insurance. Beyond its product offering, Policygenius also offers practical financial and insurance advice and information in a digestible way for the average consumer. Policygenius is backed by investors including Norwest Venture Partners, Revolution Ventures, Susa Ventures, and AXA Venture Partners. In this podcast, Jacob and Jennifer explore the founding of Policygenius, the evolving insurance customer, some of the operations and operational challenges of running a start up in the insurance industry and the future of Policygenius and insurance distribution. Jennifer was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business for 2018 and is one of only four women founders in Fintech to raise over $50 million in funding. Before starting Policygenius in 2014, she and her co-founder, Francois de Lame, were management consultants at McKinsey & Company. Jennifer has shared insights in major publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and more. Early in her career, she was a Peace Corps volunteer and used to do standup comedy. Jennifer is a graduate of Columbia Law School and Florida State University.

We all know how important health insurance is. But why does it have to be so complicated? It’s bad enough that it’s one of the biggest bills we pay each month. But in today’s political climate, it’s hard to understand what’s going on. For most of us, we just want to be able to go to the doctor when we’re sick and not have to pay a fortune when the bills come. We all have different health issues that require different kinds of care.In the U.S.,12.2% of adults are living without any kind of health insurance, according to recent data. And that number is rising.If you don’t have health insurance or you’re about to kicked off your parents’ plan, this episode with Jennifer Fitzgerald, the CEO of PolicyGenius, is a must-listen episode.Send us your questions at teachmehowtomoney@stashinvest.com and we'll try to answer them on a future episode.Ready to start investing? Just go to Stashinvest.com/podcast and you can get $5 to get you started on your investment journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'll admit it - I have doggie fever - like really bad. Being a financial planner I'm always trying to figure out the true cost of owning a pet and whether or not that makes sense for us financially. Pet Insurance is one of those topics that I don't know a lot about but, just like any other insurance, seems like a worthwhile investment to make. So I went straight to my friend Jennifer Fitzgerald at Policygenius to find out what I need to know about pet insurance. On This Podcast Episode:Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder, and CEO of Policygenius, is not only a fellow lover of pets but also an expert when it comes to all things insurance. In this podcast episode, we're dishing what you need to know about pet insurance whether you have a pet now or are getting one in the future including:The pros and cons of pet insuranceWhat policy options you have and the deductibles for each policyHow much pet insurance really costsWhat are the risks of not having pet insurance Can you use any vet or do only certain vets take pet insuranceThanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Want More:Shannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Today we are talking about protecting your ASSets! We first play a funny clip from Chris Rock talking about his thoughts on insurance then we have a clip from Dr. Boyce Watkins discussing how important insurance is and lastly we interview Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO of Policygenius about her platform and how you can use it to protect you and your family --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-ash-cash-show/support

This episode of the PipeCast features Jennifer Fitzgerald, the CEO and co-founder of PolicyGenius. In a fascinating and wide-ranging interview, she discusses what prompted her to become an early leader in the world of InsureTech, the most important aspects of PolicyGenius as an organization, the opportunities and challenges that await in the life insurance industry, and much more. A must-listen for everyone interested in insurance, technology, and leadership!

Today on the show I bring on an expert on health insurance and most importantly: The Affordable Care Act. My guest, Jennifer Fitzgerald, is the CEO of PolicyGenius, by far the best website I have come across in regards to health insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, and finding the best policy for you. With the Affordable Care Act deadline rapidly approaching, Jennifer explains what you should know in terms we can all understand and what is your best options BEFORE you enroll. Don't always go with what looks the cheapest at first glance. Instead, there are things you should be looking for that Jennifer will explain. Grab the rest of the show notes here: http://moneypeach.com/session23

Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Policy Genius, joins me in a conversation about Health Care: What you need to know about using the Exchanges, how hard you should hold on to your family doctor, and the benefits that may be available to you. To shop the exchanges with Policy Genius, visit https://policygenius.com/health-insurance

Health insurance is no joke. By law, you are required to carry it. This seems scary, especially since premiums are so expensive, and only going higher. But health insurance is an incredible asset that everyone should have, even if mandates require you buy health insurance on the marketplace.  If Obamacare is really repealed in the next few months, what happens next? No real changes can happen for at least one year, if not until 2018, and 2017 prices and plans are locked. The health insurance code is thousands of pages that slow down any potential changes. What are the most important benefits I should look for when selecting a health insurance plan this year? This depends on what is most important to you: Affordable monthly premiums, maintaining your current doctors or the total deductibles, including co-pays for office visits and prescriptions. PolicyGenius helps navigate these priorities over available policies. Unfortunately, you’re not going to get everything you want out of this purchase upfront, so face that fact head on then put your research fingers to work. You’ll find big savings opportunities by tailoring your policy decision this year to your plan usage last year and any special health considerations you have in mind for this year. For example, if you have a surgery coming up this year or you're planning to grow your family, dig into plans before you purchase to verify location of network doctors and specialists you’ll need and any additional costs that may come with these visits. The Bronze plan is so expensive, and has such poor coverage. Why can't I just skip insurance all together? It is the law that you maintain coverage, and you will be fined if you do not purchase it. As Jennifer Fitzgerald points out, the benefits to health insurance are huge, and the most an individual must pay out of pocket (in addition to premiums), is $6,500 for an individual, or $13,000 for a family — no matter how expensive your medical bills in the event of an accident or major illness. Fitzgerald shares about a 29-year-old client who had $1 million in medical debt from a motorcycle accident because he didn’t have health insurance. People: Buy health insurance. I'm going to the health insurance marketplace for the first time, and am completely overwhelmed. Where do I start?! PolicyGenius is the largest marketplace for health insurance, including information about subsidies, which can reduce premiums to $75 per month for qualifying consumers. First, check to see if you qualify for a tax subsidy. In all states, you can qualify for a health insurance subsidy if your household income is up to 400 percent of the poverty level. For plans purchased during the 2017 open enrollment period, that upper subsidy threshold is $97,200 per year year for a family of four. Last year, 2 million consumers who qualified for an Obamacare subsidy did not apply. Free money, people! Take it! Check here to learn if you are qualified for an Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidy. Then, decide which is most important to you: out-of-pocket monthly premiums, the ability to stay with your current provider, or total deductions. Do your research to understand and tailor your plan to your needs. Americans typically spend 5% of their annual salary on health insurance per year so it’s worth the extra time to get this right. Jennifer’s company PolicyGenius developed their health insurance app with the end customer in mind, so education and advice are built into the process. It’s a great example of how a self-guided process can actually help you save time and money while giving you the tools you need to find the ideal plan for your individual needs.    I'd love to start my own business, and build on my side gig, but I’m afraid that health insurance on the marketplace will break me. I currently get great coverage for my family from my corporate employer. This is all about your own risk tolerance, but first do your research: Go to the marketplace and research your options. This year may be your last year to take advantage of the ACA subsidies that will help you bring healthcare costs down ( (especially since your first years of entrepreneurship may come with lower income). Then, ask your tax preparer if you can take your health insurance premiums as a deduction. Most importantly, know how you’re going to use your plan before making the purchase. If you buy a low-cost high-deductible plan as many do in an effort to save cash upfront, and you could easily end up paying more than double your plan’s initial costs. Be diligent in your research and decision making process. Consider the financial upside of owning your own enterprise, and health insurance is just one part of a very large equation of business ownership. What kind of help is there for low-income families? The Affordable Care Act comes with several options to help families pay for health insurance: Health insurance subsidies, which extend to households earning up to 400 percent the poverty level. See if you qualify here. Cost Sharing Reduction, for those earning 100 percent 250 percent the poverty level, these plans have reduced premiums, co-pays and deductions. See if you qualify here. Medicaid is free health insurance, and most states expanded their qualifications to 138 percent federal poverty line. See if you qualify for Medicaid here. What about separated families? I have four kids, my ex-husband and I each claim two on our tax returns. As-is, neither of us qualify for a subsidy, and we each have to buy a health insurance family plan on the marketplace. Help! There is no easy answer here. Take time to try different scenarios with this health insurance subsidy calculator. For example, see if it would make sense for the lower-income parent to cover all four, or three of the kids, compared with the tax benefits of doing the same. Or take turns claiming the kids on your returns and paying for health insurance, then switching the following year. A tax professional can help you do these calculations. What open enrollment deadlines should I be on the lookout for? To qualify for a plan that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017, the deadline to lock in a plan is Dec. 15, 2016. To qualify for a plan that goes into effect Feb. 1, 2017, the deadline to lock in a plan is Jan. 15, 2017. The final deadline for 2017 coverage is Jan. 31, 2017, for which coverage goes into effect March 1, 2017. Exceptions to these dates include qualifying events, including: Losing existing health coverage, including job-based, individual, and student plans Losing eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP Turning 26 and losing coverage through a parent’s plan Getting married or divorced Having a baby or adopting a child Death in the family that changes your eligibility Moving to a different ZIP code or county Changes in your income that affect the coverage you qualify for Gaining membership in a federally recognized tribe or status as an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholder Becoming a U.S. citizen Leaving incarceration (jail or prison) AmeriCorps members starting or ending their service This post about HEALTH INSURANCE is brought to you by PolicyGenius, the world's top marketplace for life, health, disability, pet and renter's insurance. This Like a Mother episode features PolicyGenius CEO and co-founder Jennifer Fitzgerald, who will answer all your questions about this ever-challenging benefit. PolicyGenius is dedicated to empowering consumers with the insurance information and comparison tools they need to feel good about the insurance they purchase. To learn more, and find the right health insurance policy for your family, head to PolicyGenius.com/health-insurance.

On this episode of Queer Money, we talk with co-founder and CEO of Policy Genius, Jennifer Fitzgerald. Jennifer shares with us her insights about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it stands today, what everyone should know during open enrollment and her insights as to where the ACA may go under the new presidential administration. As Jennifer shares, research shows consumers spend more time choosing a phone plan than choosing their healthcare plan. Listen to this informative Queer Money to help choose the best healthcare plan for you.

Health care costs have been on the rise for decades. However, in recent years, the rate at which health insurance premiums have been rising is slowing. No matter what happens, though, the for-profit nature of our system means that health care costs are always going to go up. Investors expect to be paid, and that means prices will always be going up. But that doesn't mean you can't make moves to keep your expenses under control. Jennifer Fitzgerald, the CEO of PolicyGenius.com, joins us to talk about the things you can do to reduce your health care costs. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode67-how-to-reduce-your-health-care-costs/ Important issues discussed in this episode: Why are health care costs on the rise? Is there any way to stop these costs from rising? What are some of the ways that you can limit your own costs for health care? What are the pros and cons of different health insurance plans? Tips for paying for health care costs. What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). Panelists In This Episode: Special Guest: Jennifer Fitzgerald | Policy Genius Glen Craig | Free From Broke Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters Tom Drake | MapleMoney

Jennifer Fitzgerald, the CEO of PolicyGenius.com, joins us to talk about the things you can do to reduce your health care costs. MMS067: How to Reduce Your Health Care Costs appeared first on Money Mastermind Show.

On this episode, Shannon talks to Jennifer Fitzgerald, the CEO of Policy Genius about disability insurance, why you should care about it, how to know when you're covered, the best way to search for it and questions you should ask.

If you’ve recently received an email about open enrollment season—don’t panic. Sam talks to Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO of PolicyGenius, to demystify the process.

If you’ve recently received an email about open enrollment season—don’t panic. Sam talks to Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO of PolicyGenius, to demystify the process.

Jennifer Fitzgerald - Co-Founder and CEO of PolicyGenius Summary: Jennifer Fitzgerald and her co-founder saw a gap in finance technology innovation - the insurance industry. They're growing fast and they even offer pet insurance

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