Personalized Coverage Strategies for Physicians with Zachary Carter
Protecting wealth goes beyond the balance sheet. It involves having the right insurance coverage to safeguard assets, income, and the future. For physicians who have dedicated years of rigorous training and education to reach their current professional status, this means addressing their unique insurance needs comprehensively. From the comfort of their homes to the risks they encounter on the road, doctors are exposed to a variety of potential liabilities that can threaten their financial well-being.
In this episode, Lauren talks with Zachary Carter, Owner and CEO of Heron Hill Risk Management. Zach has more than 18 years of dedicated experience in the insurance industry and is incredibly well-versed in navigating the intricate world of personal insurance for physicians and surgeons. He views providing coverage not as a one-and-done but as creating an ever-evolving relationship with his clients, which means that their insurance requirements are diligently managed as their lives get more complex.
Dedicated to providing personalized coverage strategies for each family he serves, Zach talks to Lauren about home, auto, and personal liability insurance for physicians. He emphasizes the importance of having the right coverage strategy to protect assets and income. Zach also highlights the common gaps in coverage for physicians and explains the benefits of umbrella policies.
Key Takeaways
- [01:10] - Introduction of Zach Carter.
- [03:47] - How Zach personalized insurance coverage for physicians.
- [08:33] - Unique risks doctors have in home and auto insurance.
- [12:21] - The gaps in homeowners' insurance policies among doctors.
- [17:13] - Gaps in coverage in physicians' auto insurance policies.
- [20:48] - Auto insurance coverage for physicians' children.
- [22:25] - The policy on household employees driving employer cars.
- [25:14] - What the umbrella policy covers.
- [31:35] - What doctors should look for when selecting a carrier.
- [36:46] - Zach's most interesting insurance claim.
- [39:56] - How Zach defines wealth that matters.
Quotes
[03:55] - "We can save you money a lot of times. But the conversation starts with what is right for the customer, making sure the right avenues are in play, the right coverages around the home and the auto, and ultimately protecting their assets." ~ Zachary Carter
[04:12] - "The biggest asset a doctor or other individuals have is their income." ~ Zachary Carter
[25:28] - "An umbrella policy is the ultimate cash flow income protection. If I have one home and two cars, the homeowner has liability, and the cars have liability. The umbrella protects both of those. It goes over your assets." ~ Zachary Carter
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