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ValuePenguin chooses the best insurance companies based on a review of cost, coverage, discounts, and customer satisfaction, which is determined using J.D. Power's annual insurance studies and complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
Rate data for auto, home and motorcycle insurance comes from Quadrant Information Services, which gets its data from publicly available insurance company filings.
Health insurance data comes from HealthCare.gov and state health insurance marketplaces.
Our team includes licensed insurance agents with real-world experience helping people choose insurance options. ValuePenguin's top picks are always made independently, and our reviews are always unbiased.
Research & advice
AAA vs. State Farm: Car Insurance Quotes and Coverage
State Farm offers cheaper rates than AAA, at $124 per month for a full coverage policy. AAA car insurance is more than twice as expensive,... Read More
USAA vs. Progressive: Car Insurance Rates and Coverage
USAA has cheaper quotes, more discounts and better customer service than Progressive. However, many drivers aren't eligible for USAA... Read More
USAA vs. Geico: Which Insurance Is Better For You?
USAA offers cheaper rates and more coverage options than Geico, but both companies provide quality customer service. A full-coverage car... Read More
Best Car Insurance for Millennials
Nationwide and Geico offer the best car insurance rates for millennials. Progressive also ranked well for young adults looking for... Read More
Best Usage-Based Car Insurance Companies
State Farm, Nationwide and Liberty Mutual have the best usage-based insurance for safe... Read More
State Farm Drive Safe & Save Review
State Farm Drive Safe and Save has one of the best usage-based discounts, but drivers must allow State Farm to continuously track their... Read More
Comparing State Farm vs. Geico vs. Progressive vs. Allstate vs. Farmers
Geico and Progressive usually have similar rates, while State Farm tends to be much cheaper than both... Read More
Allstate Drivewise Review: Is it Worth it?
Allstate Drivewise might be worth it if you're a safe driver. It can save you up to 40%, but it can make your rates go up if you're a bad... Read More
Nissan Insurance: The Cost to Insure Every Model
The average price to insure a 2022 Nissan is $2,636 per year, but some models, like the GT-R, cost much more.... Read More
About the Author
Senior Writer
Cate Deventer is a Senior Writer who specializes in health insurance, Medicare, auto and home insurance. She's been a licensed insurance agent since 2011.
She started her insurance career working as a customer service agent for State Farm. She later moved to an independent agency, where she worked with several insurance companies and hundreds of clients. She quoted policies, filed claims and answered insurance questions. In 2021, she pivoted her career and began writing about insurance for Bankrate. She moved to ValuePenguin in 2023 and began writing about health insurance and Medicare.
Cate has a passion for helping readers choose insurance to fit their needs. She enjoys knowing that her research and knowledge help people choose insurance products that make a positive difference in their lives.
How insurance helped Cate
Cate used her health insurance knowledge to navigate a surgery in 2023. Understanding how her policy worked let her focus on recovery instead of worrying about bills.
Expertise
- Health insurance
- Medicare & Medicaid
- Auto insurance
- Home insurance
- Life insurance
Credentials
- Licensed Life, Accident & Health Insurance Agent
- Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent
Referenced by
- CBS
- NBC
- Wall Street Journal
Education
- BA, Theatre, Purdue University
- BA, English, Indiana University
Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author’s opinions and recommendations alone. It has not been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of our network partners.
