Topic: Banker Suicides

2 chapters across the catalog

HiFi Intel
Episode 1747 2:34:40 - 2:37:02

1747: HiFi Intel

Life Insurance Suicide Clauses, COVID Vaccine Claims

A life insurance agent clarifies that most policies pay out for suicide only after a two-year waiting period. This is discussed in the context of claims that some insurers viewed taking the COVID-19 vaccine as a "voluntary" act similar to suicide. The segment explores the legal nuances of beneficiary payouts and cause-of-death determinations.

Velveeta Shortage!
Episode 588 1:03:56 - 1:06:07

588: Velveeta Shortage!

Global Banker Suicides and Janet Yellen's Federal Reserve

The hosts note a "hat trick" of three high-profile banker suicides occurring within a single week in early 2014. They question the timing, noting that suicides usually follow market crashes rather than preceding them. They speculate on whether these deaths are related to internal industry shifts or the transition to Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve Chair.