Amanda Shih
Editor & Licensed Life Insurance Expert
About
Amanda Shih is a licensed life, disability, and health insurance expert and a former editor at Policygenius, where she covered life insurance and disability insurance. Her expertise has appeared in Slate, Lifehacker, Little Spoon, and J.D. Power.
Experience highlights
In June 2021, Amanda became a licensed Life, Health and Disability insurance agent in the state of New York.
Previously, Amanda edited award-winning and New York Times-bestselling nonfiction books at Penguin Random House and Scholastic, and served as copy chief at Washington Square News, the daily newspaper of New York University.
In the press
The Dallas Morning News, McKinney's Globe Life saw COVID-19 insurance payouts soar as the delta variant swept the South
Life Happens, How much does disability insurance cost?
Slate, My cat needs $2,000 dental surgery. Should I spend the money to keep him alive
Lifehacker, Can you be denied life insurance for smoking weed?
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Want to interview a Policygenius expert?
Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.
press@policygenius.comPolicygenius content follows strict guidelines for editorial accuracy and integrity. Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money.
Pro tip
Amanda Shih
Many people underestimate their need for life insurance, but just like you insure your car or phone to protect yourself, you should insure yourself to protect your loved ones.
Selected stories from Amanda
Is life insurance taxable?
Updated | 6 min read
Life insurance proceeds are not usually taxable, but there are exceptions, most commonly for large inheritances.
Is life insurance a good investment?
Updated | 4 min read
Any permanent life insurance policy with a cash value can be used to invest — but for most people, it isn’t the best strategy due to high costs and low returns. Buying a term life policy and contributing to a 401(k) or IRA account is often a better option.
Life insurance for business owners: How to protect your business & your family
Updated | 3 min read
Find out why business owners need both personal & business life insurance — and how Policygenius can help you protect your family, partners, & employees.
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