Podcast Episode 26: Are You Getting the Best Insurance Coverage?

by Michelle Smalenberger, CFP® / September 18, 2023

Insurance. Everyone needs it, but no one understands it. That’s why in this episode we invited Ryan Delp from Bradish Associates shares his expertise on how to get the best insurance coverage. Learn what’s behind the rising prices, the different types of enrollments, and things to ask your agent.

Behind the Designs Ep. 26 : Are You Getting the Best Insurance Coverage?

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Key Moments

1:12 What has changed since the pandemic?

3:28 Meet Ryan Delp!

7:29 What do you do when your kids start driving?

11:17 How has inflation impacted the insurance industry?

20:25 What to know about auto insurance?

25:36 What to know about homeowners insurance?

31:11 What to know about umbrella policies?

35:22 What endorsements should you get for your policy?

42:32 Ryan’s personal thoughts on insurance

Links for Are You Getting the Best Insurance Coverage?

Find Ryan Delp’s professional profile here.

See how Bradish and Associates can serve you and your family. Bradish is a family-owned, independent insurance agency serving the greater Chicago area since 1990. Bradish agents specialize in finding the right insurance policies, at the best value, to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits.

Watch our video on insurance (filmed on the back porch) during the pandemic.

In episode 17, Trevore breaks down what each type of insurance covers.

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Credits for Episode 26

Executive Producer : Anna Lewis

Host : Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®

Guests : Ryan Delp, Insurance Agent at Bradish Associates

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Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®

I have a passion for helping others develop a path to financial success! Through different lenses on your financial picture, I want to help create solutions with you that are thoughtful of today and the future. I have seen in my life the power of having a financial plan while making slight changes of direction from time to time. I believe you can experience freedom from anxiety and even excitement when you know your finances are on track.