Our Editorial Team

We’re a team of passionate personal finance journalists, editors, advisors, insurance agents, and data scientists — and we’re committed to providing you with accurate, relevant information and insurance.

Our editorial mission

We serve our readers with objective, well-researched, simple explanations of complex subjects related to all things insurance. We believe everyone deserves to get the best deal on insurance that’s available to them, and we create content to help you make informed decisions about your insurance coverages.

Our editorial principles

We will create with integrity. Integrity is intrinsic to every word we publish. To create our content, our team of skilled editors, writers, insurance agents, and insurance executives rely on meticulous research, and verified, reputable sources such as expert interviews, government authorities, and insurance company representatives.
We will create with integrity.
Integrity is intrinsic to every word we publish. To create our content, our team of skilled editors, writers, insurance agents, and insurance executives rely on meticulous research, and verified, reputable sources such as expert interviews, government authorities, and insurance company representatives.
We will write independently. Our content is based on factual research and analyses of available data. Although Insurify does receive commissions from the insurance companies we partner with, our team of content writers and editors receive no direct compensation from our business partners or advertisers.
We will write independently.
Our content is based on factual research and analyses of available data. Although Insurify does receive commissions from the insurance companies we partner with, our team of content writers and editors receive no direct compensation from our business partners or advertisers.
We will speak with empathy. We understand that buying insurance can be confusing, intimidating and frustrating – and we also believe it doesn’t have to be. We aim to provide information that can help destress the insurance-buying process.
We will speak with empathy.
We understand that buying insurance can be confusing, intimidating and frustrating – and we also believe it doesn’t have to be. We aim to provide information that can help destress the insurance-buying process.
We will inform with simplicity. Insurance is full of jargon and complicated terms. Whenever possible, we will replace jargon with simple, straightforward words that everyone can understand. When it’s necessary to use insurance terminology, we’ll explain what it means – thoroughly and concisely.
We will inform with simplicity.
Insurance is full of jargon and complicated terms. Whenever possible, we will replace jargon with simple, straightforward words that everyone can understand. When it’s necessary to use insurance terminology, we’ll explain what it means – thoroughly and concisely.

Our editorial leadership

Evelyn Pimplaskar, director of content, has 30-plus years of experience in content creation, editorial content, and personal finance.

Insurify editors

Our editing team includes veteran personal finance editors, specialized subject matter editors who are licensed insurance agents, and data scientists – all of whom excel at helping readers understand insurance industry news and trends that affect their financial well-being.

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Ashley Cox
Managing Editor
Ashley is an experienced personal finance editor who has edited a variety of digital content over the years, including credit cards, insurance, mortgages, personal loans, student loans, and more. She is passionate about helping people learn more about personal finance so that they can empower themselves and achieve their financial goals.Ashley began her career as a journalist, working as a reporter and editor for print and broadcast news outlets. She also has a background in corporate retail communications, where she focused on web content and marketing communications development. Before joining Insurify, Ashley worked as a senior editor at Credible and a copy editor at Credit Karma.When she’s not editing, Ashley volunteers with the local Humane Society, takes trapeze classes (where she daydreams about running away and joining the circus), and hikes the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.Ashley earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Samford University.
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Tanveen Vohra
Editorial Manager
Tanveen Vohra is an editorial manager at Insurify specializing in writing about property and casualty insurance. Through her work, Tanveen helps consumers better understand the components of their insurance policies so they can make smarter purchase decisions.Tanveen's work has been cited by CNBC , Fox Business, Business Insider, Fortune, and Market Watch, among others.
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John Leach
Insurance Content Editor at Insurify
John Leach is an insurance content editor who has worked in print and online. He has years of experience in car and home insurance and strives to make these topics easy to understand for everyone. He has a linguistics degree from UC Santa Barbara.
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Insurify contributors

Nearly 30 experienced personal finance writers contribute to Insurify’s editorial content each month. Our contributors have written for leading personal finance and insurance industry publications from Investopedia, Forbes, and the New York Times, to Business Insider, Bankrate, and Credit Karma.

Alani Asis
Alani Asis
Alani Asis is an SEO-savvy, personal finance freelance writer with nearly three years of experience in content creation. She has landed bylines with leading publications and brands like Insider, Fortune, LendingTree, and more. Alani aims to make personal finance approachable through fun, relatable, and digestible content.
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Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell is a freelance financial writer and the business and personal finance fanatic behind Incomist.com. He specializes in credit, debt, real estate, and insurance. Tim’s work is regularly published by media outlets like CBS News, Bankrate, and Fox Business and brands such as Experian, Capital One, and Credible. When he’s not writing, Tim loves pursuing new adventures with his family in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Erin Gobler
Erin Gobler
Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer and journalist based in Madison, Wisconsin. With more than five years of experience, Erin has covered topics such as investing, credit cards, mortgages, insurance, and more. Her work has been featured in major publications like Business Insider, Fox Business, and Time. Erin received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2013, studying journalism and political science. She also received a certificate of financial planning from Boston University in 2022.
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Sarah Brodsky
Sarah Brodsky
Sarah Brodsky is a freelance writer with 15 years of experience covering personal finance and economics. She enjoys delving into the details of insurance, credit, loans, and the labor market. She’s written for publications including Bankrate, CNET, and Investopedia, and she’s created content for brands like Credit Karma, KeyBank, and Thrivent. When she’s not writing, you might find her learning languages or baking pizza. She has an AB in economics from the University of Chicago, and she lives in St. Louis, MO. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Sarah Archambault
Sarah Archambault
Sarah Archambault enjoys helping people figure out smarter ways to use their money. She covers auto financing, banking, credit cards, credit health, insurance, and personal loans. She’s created and edited content for Credit Karma, Experian and Sound Dollar, along with banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies.
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Kim Porter
Kim Porter
Kim Porter is a writer and editor who's been creating personal finance content since 2010. Before transitioning to full-time freelance writing in 2018, Kim was the chief copy editor at Bankrate, a managing editor at Macmillan, and co-author of the personal finance book "Future Millionaires' Guidebook." Her work has appeared in AARP's print magazine and on sites such as U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, NextAdvisor, Credit Karma, and more. Kim loves to bake and exercise in her free time, and she plans to run a half marathon on each continent.
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Catherine Collins
Catherine Collins
Catherine Collins is a freelance financial writer and author based in Detroit. She's the co-founder of MillennialHomeowner.com and MomsGotMoney.com, and author of the book Mom’s Got Money: A millennial mom’s guide to managing money like a boss. She has written for US News, Huffington Post, Money, Business Insider, Investopedia, Entrepreneur, Go Banking Rates, and many other publications. She currently resides in Detroit, Michigan with her boy-girl twins and a rescue dog named Julep.
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Melanie Lockert
Melanie Lockert
Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, "Dear Debt." Through her blog, she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Her work has appeared on Allure, Business Insider, Credit Karma, Fortune, and more. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat and host of the Mental Health and Wealth show podcast. She lives in Los Angeles and enjoys jazz music, traveling, coffee, and spending time with her two cats and partner.
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Lindsay VanSomeren
Lindsay VanSomeren
Lindsay VanSomeren is a freelance personal finance writer living in Suquamish, WA. Her work has appeared with FICO, Credit Karma, The Balance, and more. She enjoys helping people learn how to manage their money better so they can live the life they want.
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Insurify’s advisory panel

Insurify’s advisory panel helps our editorial team ensure our content is accurate, relevant, and addresses current news and trends in the insurance industry. Panel members draw on a wealth of insurance knowledge from their work as agents, educators, and industry leaders.

Joe Orr
Joe Orr
Chief Insurance Officer, Advisor
Joe Orr’s extensive experience in insurance development throughout his career has informed his expertise in digital insurance. Orr is currently the founder and president of Harvest Moon Innovations, a consulting firm focused on the insurance industry that works hand-and-hand with retail insurance agencies, general agencies, carriers, and web-based information verticals to deliver strategic business focus and planning, product development and distribution, and retention programs.Earlier in his career, Orr advised the insurance start-up Answer Financial, where his prototype for insurance offering got him heavily involved in the digital insurance space and informed his career ever since. There, he became SVP of Product and was responsible for e-commerce strategy, web product development, IT, interactive marketing, and product management for all LOBs.Orr later acted as COO of Snap Insurance and was involved in all operations of the insurance process, from marketing and web development to strategy and offshore call center implementation. He was also the EVP of Insurance at Clearlink Insurance Agency, managing all insurance operations and increasing the agency footprint from four agents to over 250 licensed professionals.
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Andrew Wynn
Advisor
Andrew Wynn is a two-time insurtech entrepreneur and the co-founder and co-CEO of Ascend, an all-in-one payments solution created for insurance. Prior to Ascend, he built a home maintenance startup called Sheltr, which provides homeowners with routine preventative maintenance service and diagnostics to offer data-driven proactive care to catch issues before they become costly repairs. Sheltr became the first acquisition made by the insurtech unicorn Hippo because of its intuitive and technological approach to building an insurance product that went beyond customer interaction. Prior to Sheltr, Andrew was an early employee at Instacart, leading the company’s product and data integration team.
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Laura Adams
Advisor
Laura Adams is one of the nation’s leading personal finance, insurance, and small business authorities. She’s an award-winning author, speaker, and the host of "Money Girl," a top-rated weekly podcast. She’s frequently quoted in the national media, and millions of readers and listeners benefit from her practical financial advice. Laura’s mission is to empower consumers to make smart money decisions every day through her spokesperson and advocacy work. She received an MBA from the University of Florida and lives in Vero Beach, Florida.
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Our editorial process

Insurify’s content goes through a rigorous editing and fact-checking process that includes reviews by insurance agents, data scientists, and multiple editors with years of experience in insurance and personal finance. We vet every article and report for:

  • Accuracy

  • Educational value

  • Objectivity

  • Enjoyability