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Data diehards. Erudite experts. Savvy storytellers.

Trusted guidance from car insurance experts

When you visit CarInsurance.com, you’ll find straightforward, unbiased guidance backed by industry experts. Our mission is to simplify car insurance and empower you to make confident, informed decisions that fit your needs.


Editorial excellence built on deep insurance knowledge

We focus exclusively on car insurance – and we’ve done it since 2003, so our editorial team isn’t pulled in different directions. Instead, we delve deeply into one topic, enabling us to become experts in the field and providing you with answers you can trust.

Licensed experts

Accurate, user-first content from insurance professionals.

Editorial experience

Veteran finance writers with decades of experience.

Academic insights

Risk researchers from top U.S. universities.
Disclaimer: CarInsurance.com does not sell insurance or provide binding quotes. Our tools and rate estimates are based on data from industry sources, including Quadrant Information Services, and are intended for informational purposes only. Your actual rates may vary based on your details, insurer and location.

Meet our editorial leadership

Our editorial team brings clarity, depth and integrity to every piece of content we publish.
Laura-Longero Laura Longero
Editor-in-Chief
Leslie Kasperowicz Leslie Kasperowicz
Executive Editor
Nupur Gambhir Nupur Gambhir
Managing Editor
Scott Nyerges Scott Nyerges
Managing Editor
Brent Buell Brent Buell
Data Journalist
Our editors collaborate with licensed insurance agents, academics and data analysts to ensure accuracy and usefulness. Every guide and calculator on CarInsurance.com is designed to help you save time and money.

Our expert advisors

At CarInsurance.com, we maintain high editorial standards by partnering with independent academic experts from top insurance programs across the country, including:
Dr. Siwei Gao Dr. Siwei Gao
Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. James C. Brau Dr. James C. Brau
Joel C. Peterson Professor of Finance, Brigham Young University
Dr. Matthew R. Auer
	Dr. Matthew R. Auer
Dean, School of Public and International Affairs, University of Georgia
Dr. David Dorroh Wood Dr. David Dorroh Wood
Professor, Martin Chair of Insurance, Middle Tennessee State University

Our writers and contributors

We work with a diverse network of contributing authors, including licensed professionals and finance journalists who specialize in property and casualty insurance.
Shivani Gite Shivani Gite
Contributing Researcher
Katrina Raenell
	Katrina Raenell
Contributing Researcher
Kathryn Pomroy Kathryn Pomroy
Contributing Researcher
Elizabeth Rivelli Elizabeth Rivelli
Contributing Researcher
Sarah Sharkey Sarah Sharkey
Contributing Researcher
Casey Bond Casey Bond
Contributing Researcher
Cynthia Bowman Cynthia Bowman
Contributing Researcher
Maggie O’Neill
	Maggie O’Neill
Contributing Researcher
Heather Larson
	Heather Larson
Contributing Researcher
Mary Beth Eastman Mary Beth Eastman
Contributing Researcher
Jessica Olson Jessica Olson
Contributing Researcher
Margaret Jackson Margaret Jackson
Contributing Researcher
Jackie Lam Jackie Lam
Contributing Researcher
Lena Borrelli Lena Borrelli
Contributing Researcher
Kimberly Lankford Kimberly Lankford
Contributing Researcher
Prachi Singh Prachi Singh
Contributing Researcher
Mark Vallet Mark Vallet
Contributing Researcher
Erik Martin
	Erik Martin
Contributing Researcher
Chris Kissell Chris Kissell
Contributing Researcher
Geoff Williams Geoff Williams
Contributing Researcher
Bob Haegele Bob Haegele
Contributing Researcher
Mel Duvall Mel Duvall
Contributing Researcher
Jeremy Brown Jeremy Brown
Contributing Researcher

Spotlight

Laura Longero

Meet our Editor-in-Chief

At CarInsurance.com, we see ourselves as master storytellers with a mission — to take complex, often overwhelming insurance topics and translate them into clear, practical guidance. We’re passionate about helping people make smart financial decisions that simplify their everyday lives and give them confidence behind the wheel.

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Laura Longero
Editor-in-Chief
Brent Buell

Meet our lead data analyst

At CarInsurance.com, I dig deep into the numbers so our readers don’t have to. By analyzing insurance rate data, quotes and industry trends, I help turn raw data into insights that make it easier for people to compare options and feel confident in their car insurance decisions.

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Brent Buell
Lead Data Analyst

Our values: What drives our editorial team

At CarInsurance.com, every guide, calculator and article is built to help you make informed decisions with ease.

Expert insights

All content is created or reviewed by licensed insurance professionals.

Clarity and simplicity

We break down complex topics and eliminate jargon to make car insurance easy to understand.

Unbiased guidance

Our recommendations are always independent and never influenced by advertisers.

Trusted data

We rely on reputable sources and clearly explain how we analyze and present data.

Transparency you can trust

From methodology to partnerships, we’re upfront about how we work and why it matters.

CarInsurance.com’s content publication process

To ensure every piece of content is accurate, trustworthy and helpful, we follow a rigorous editorial process:
Step 01 Expert content creation Our stories are written by experienced journalists and reviewed by seasoned editors for clarity and accuracy.
Step 02 Verified rate data We use real-world pricing from trusted third-party sources to reflect what drivers pay.
Step 03 Advisor-reviewed insights Content is reviewed by academic and industry experts to ensure it’s both credible and practical.
We only publish content that meets our highest standards — so you can make smart, confident decisions about your car insurance.

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