Consumer Wellness As A Model For Consumer Protection: Tirzah Duren VP – American Consumer Institute (AoB Podcast)

Guest: Tirzah Duren

• Vice President of Policy and Research at the American Consumer Institute
• LinkedIn Profile
• Twitter: @tzduren

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Consumer Protection and Market Stability
   • Balance between regulation and market access
   • Role of informed consumer choice
   • Impact on insurance markets
2. Insurance Industry Challenges
   • California wildfire risk implications
   • Price signals and risk communication
   • Building resilience in housing markets
3. Market Dynamics
   • How other industries such as airlines and cosmetics have dealt with regulations and consumer protection/wellness
   • Price sensitivity and consumer behavior

Resources Mentioned:

• American Consumer Institute
• The Dispatch – Tirzah’s Articles

About the Guest:

Tirzah Duren is a prominent voice in consumer protection policy, serving as the Vice President of Policy and Research at the American Consumer Institute. Her work focuses on:

• Consumer welfare analysis
• Market-based solutions
• Regulatory policy
• Technology policy
• Data-driven research