How Leah Jennings Insurance Makes Insurance Personal and Approachable

Whether you're new to the world of insurance or just looking for practical tips to safeguard your family's legacy, this episode is packed with relatable stories and expert insights.

Brett Johnson and Katie Ellis sit down with Leah Jennings, an insurance advisor with years of experience in helping families secure their futures. Leah shares her journey from starting in a captive agency to becoming an independent insurance advisor at Synergy Financial, where she specializes in personalized life insurance and financial planning—especially for middle America.

In this conversation, you'll learn why the personal touch matters so much in the insurance industry, the key differences between insurance advisors and financial advisors, and why face-to-face meetings are essential. Leah also breaks down common misunderstandings about life insurance, highlights the importance of living benefits and long-term care, and offers actionable advice for people just starting to think about financial protection—including what college grads should know about student loan debt and insurance.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Face-to-face matters: Sitting down in person with a life insurance advisor helps ensure you fully understand your policy, ask the right questions, and avoid missing critical details.
2. Protection is more than you think: Life insurance isn’t just about what happens when you’re gone—it can include living benefits like long-term care that support you and your loved ones while you’re alive.
3. Start early—especially if you have debt: Even recent grads with student loans should strongly consider life insurance to protect their family from unexpected financial burdens.

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