Rebecca Shoenthal

Editor & Licensed Life Insurance Expert

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Expertise

Life insurance for families, no-medical-exam life insurance, life insurance trusts, and senior needs

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA, Media and Journalism)

Featured in

The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, The Balance, HerMoney, SBLI, John Hancock

About

Rebecca Shoenthal is a licensed life, disability, and health insurance expert and a former editor at Policygenius. Previously, she was a non-fiction editor at Penguin Random House. As a journalist, her insights about life insurance have appeared in Fox Business, The Balance, HerMoney, SBLI, and John Hancock. As an editor, her books include New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today national bestsellers by the country’s top academics, politicians, journalists, and CEOs.

Experience highlights

  • At Policygenius, Rebecca wrote and edited 200+ articles a year about life and disability insurance. She worked closely with our sales & operations team to stay up-to-date on pricing trends and policy offerings by carriers. 

  • In June 2021, Rebecca became a licensed Life, Health, and Disability Insurance agent in the state of New York after passing the exam.

  • Previously, as an editor in book publishing, Rebecca acquired and edited a wide range of business, management, technology, and self-improvement books, including several New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Authors she's worked with include venture capitalist John Doerr, Bloomberg's Emily Chang, former Facebook VP Julie Zhuo, NYU Stern professor Scott Galloway, thought leader Ryan Holiday, and technologist John Maeda.

In the press

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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.com

Policygenius content follows strict guidelines for editorial accuracy and integrity. Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money.

Pro tip

Rebecca Shoenthal

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Life insurance rates are cheaper when you're younger. To lock in lower premiums and save money, start shopping for a policy before major life events like buying a home or having children.

Selected stories from Rebecca

Can you buy life insurance while pregnant?

You can buy life insurance when you’re pregnant, but your rates may be higher, and your application may be delayed if you have any pregnancy complications. Applying before becoming pregnant may lower the cost of your policy.

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What is increasing term life insurance?

Increasing term life insurance is an uncommon type of term life insurance with a payout amount that increases over time. It can be used to protect against inflation or future cost increases.

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Life insurance for people with high cholesterol: What you need to know

You can get life insurance if you have high cholesterol, and you may even qualify for some of the most affordable rates. However, your options and premiums will depend on your specific levels of cholesterol and how well you’re managing your condition.

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