Finance Media Queries for 06/20/25

This afternoon media mention opportunities come from CBS News and more!

Jun 20, 2025

Please send your replies direct to the journalist at the contact email provided in each request.

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1) SUMMARY: Looking for insurance experts to weigh in on life insurance questions seniors should ask in today's economy

CONTACT NAME: Sharon Wu

EMAIL: sharewritesllc@gmail.com

MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu

MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News

MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/

DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-24

DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 pm Pacific Standard Time

QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about life insurance questions seniors should ask in today's economy.

I need US-based industry experts (e.g., life insurance agents or brokers, certified financial planners, retirement planning specialists, insurance industry consultants, etc.) to share unique insights.

To be considered, please answer the following questions (all or the ones you can answer):

1. What are the top 5 questions you think seniors should be asking about life insurance in today's economic climate, and why is each one critical right now? The more detail you can share, the better, around final needs/expenses, estate planning needs, leaving a legacy/gifting plan, etc).

2. If not already covered in-depth in #1, when seniors come to you concerned about affordability due to inflation or fixed incomes, what key questions should they be asking you or insurance companies about their actual coverage needs and final expenses? Explain.

3. If not covered in-depth in #1, what's the most important question seniors should ask when comparing term vs. whole life policies in the current interest rate environment, especially if they're thinking about leaving a legacy? Explain.

4. If not covered in-depth in #1, what's one question about beneficiaries, estate planning, or legacy planning that seniors should be asking but typically don't think to ask? Explain.

5. What question should seniors ask to determine if they're being oversold or undersold on coverage in today's market?

6. What are some ways seniors can secure cost-effective but still valuable life insurance?

Finally, please provide:

1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor

2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)

IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere. Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.

Thanks!

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2) SUMMARY: Looking for insurance experts to weigh in on home renovations that can reduce insurance costs

NAME: Sharon Wu

CONTACT EMAIL: sharewritesllc@gmail.com

MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu

MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News

MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/

DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-24

DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 pm Pacific Standard Time

QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about home renovations that can reduce insurance costs.

I need US-based industry experts (e.g., insurance agents familiar with home renovations, insurance adjusters or underwriters, insurance brokers, home inspectors, property appraisers, etc.) to share unique insights.

To be considered, please answer the following questions (all or the ones you can answer):

1. What are the top 3-5 home renovations that can cut insurance costs? For each one, can you explain what makes insurers willing to reduce rates and how the process typically works? The more detail you can share on each renovation, the better.

2. If not covered in-depth in #1, how do security upgrades like alarm systems and cameras affect insurance costs, and what do insurers see as the biggest risk reduction?

3. If not covered in-depth in #1, when it comes to roof improvements, what exactly are insurers looking for and how do they calculate the savings?

4. If not covered in-depth in #1, can you explain how electrical and plumbing updates impact insurance premiums from an insurer's perspective?

5. What home improvements do people think will lower insurance costs but actually don't, and why is there that disconnect?

6. What's the process for homeowners to get credit for renovations on their insurance policy?

7. What would you tell a homeowner who's planning renovations specifically to save on insurance costs?

Finally, please provide:

1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor

2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)

Thanks!

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Thanks

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