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
Life insurance for people with HIV: What you need to know
Updated | 5 min read
People living with HIV may qualify for term and whole life insurance with a few insurers, but coverage will likely be costly. Final expense and group life insurance are also options if you’re HIV positive.
Life insurance for people with sleep apnea: What you need to know
Updated | 5 min read
Having sleep apnea won’t disqualify you from buying life insurance. If you receive consistent treatment for your condition and apply with the right insurer, you can even get coverage at a lower-than-average price.
Best life insurance for smokers (2024)
Updated | 5 min read
Smokers pay at least twice as much for life insurance as non-smokers, but you won’t be denied coverage just for smoking. Legal & General America, Corebridge Financial, and Transamerica offer some of the best rates for smokers.
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