In this episode of the Cover Your Assets podcast, host Billy Gwaltney discusses the critical importance of disability insurance for physicians. He emphasizes that many physicians underestimate their risk of disability and the financial implications it can have on their lives. Gwaltney argues that even wealthy individuals, like Warren Buffett, recognize the value of insurance as a smart business decision to protect their most important asset—their ability to work. The conversation highlights the necessity of maintaining insurance coverage, even for those who are financially independent, to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances that could jeopardize their financial stability.
Takeaways:
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Disability insurance is crucial for physicians' financial security. Physicians should view their ability to work as their most important asset.
- The likelihood of becoming disabled is higher than most think, around 15-20%.
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Self-insuring a disability can lead to financial ruin. The average claim time for disability is around 82 months.
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