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
The Wall Street Journal, Millennials grab Snap shares
Fox Business, How much should life insurance cost? See the breakdown by age, term and policy size
The Balance, How to shop around for the best life insurance quotes
John Hancock, Should you buy life insurance for family members?
Simply Better Life Insurance (SBLI), Can you buy life insurance for disabled adults?
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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
Rebecca Shoenthal
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
The best life insurance companies for non-U.S. citizens
Updated | 4 min read
Visa and green card holders in the United States are eligible for life insurance depending on their status. Expat U.S. citizens living internationally may not be able to get insured with a U.S. company.
What is convertible term life insurance?
Updated | 4 min read
Convertible term life insurance is a term life policy that you can convert to a permanent life insurance policy without taking a new medical exam.
Why does a life insurer need an attending physician statement (APS)?
Updated | 4 min read
Insurance companies might request an APS from your doctor to get additional medical information as part of the underwriting process.
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