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About Julia's expertise
Julia is an economic analyst and insurance correspondent at Insurify. Since joining Insurify in 2024, she’s researched and written 100+ articles on various insurance topics, including auto, home, renters, pet, and life insurance. She’s been quoted by publishers like Newsweek and the LA Times on topics ranging from the effects of climate change on home insurance rates to the costs of EV ownership.
She began her career as a local journalist, covering local government, business, and public health in the Boston area. She published multiple investigative stories, researching and analyzing public records to report on municipal finances and budget allocation, zoning and building development, and personnel.
Julia holds a Bachelor’s degree in communications from Simmons University, with a focus in journalism. Outside of work, Julia enjoys salsa dancing, singing in cover bands, and baking delicious treats.
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Julia's latest posts
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Cheapest Car Insurance for Drivers Under 21
January 20, 2026
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7 of the Best Car Insurance Companies (January 2026)
January 20, 2026
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Cheapest Full-Coverage Car Insurance (January 2026)
January 20, 2026
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Can You Get One-Day Car Insurance?
January 20, 2026
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Hugo Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes
January 20, 2026
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Best Car Insurance Apps
January 20, 2026
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Best Car Insurance in Maryland
January 20, 2026
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Best Car Insurance Companies in Texas (January 2026)
January 20, 2026
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Best Non-Owner Car Insurance
January 20, 2026
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Best Car Insurance for College Students
January 20, 2026
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Nationwide Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes
January 20, 2026
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GEICO Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes
January 20, 2026
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How Insurify Collects and Uses Reviews
January 20, 2026
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USAA Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes
January 20, 2026
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Best Car Insurance for Senior Drivers
January 20, 2026
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Why Is My Car Insurance So High?
January 19, 2026
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Top 10 Cheap Car Insurance Companies in January 2026
January 19, 2026
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How Much Is Homeowners Insurance on a $300,000 House?
January 18, 2026
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Average Cost of Car Insurance (January 2026)
January 18, 2026
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Car Insurance for Undocumented Immigrants: What to Know
January 18, 2026
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Landlord Insurance for Condos: What to Know
January 18, 2026
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Homeowners Insurance Guide for First-Time Homebuyers
January 18, 2026
Florida Flood Insurance: Complete Guide for Homeowners in 2026
January 18, 2026
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Compare Cheap Liability-Only Car Insurance Rates
January 18, 2026
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Condo Insurance Guide: Coverage, Cost, and How It Works
January 18, 2026
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Best Pet Insurance in California
January 18, 2026
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2026 Drunk Driving Statistics
January 18, 2026
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Flood Insurance in Florida: What to Know
January 18, 2026
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Compare Renters Insurance Quotes
January 13, 2026
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Subaru and Hyundai Models Are the Cheapest 2024/2025 Vehicles to Insure
December 9, 2025
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The Teen Tax: Young Drivers Add 90% More to Parents’ Car Insurance Costs
December 2, 2025
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Southern Inhospitality: 9 of the 10 Most Expensive Cities for Renters Insurance are in the South
November 20, 2025
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Risking It All: 1 in 6 Homeowners in the Most Climate-Vulnerable States Skip Home Insurance
November 13, 2025
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Recalls, Safety Concerns, and Skyrocketing Insurance — Is the Cybertruck Worth It?
October 21, 2025
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Car Insurance Rates by ZIP Code
October 15, 2025
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5 Best Home Insurance Companies
October 14, 2025
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Not So Merry: Dangerous Driving Spikes on Holiday Highways
September 29, 2025
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For 61% of Gen Z Renters, Emotion — More Than Financial Security — Drives Homeownership Desires
September 16, 2025
High-Risk Homeowners: 67% Would Weather Climate Risk for a Good Deal on a House
September 4, 2025
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EVs Cost 49% More to Insure Than Gas-Powered Cars, Data Reveals
August 7, 2025
Survey: Driving Stresses 93% of Gen Zers, but Most Still Aren’t Ready to Rely on Self-Driving Cars
July 9, 2025
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In Vulnerable Areas, Climate Risk Drives Home Insurance Non-Renewals, Not Just Rate Hikes
July 2, 2025
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Pet Insurance Regulations by State: Only 14 States Offer Additional Protection for Pet Parents
June 16, 2025
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Why Did Your Car Insurance Rates Go Up?
May 29, 2025
‘Above-Normal’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Cause Surge in Home Insurance Rates
May 28, 2025
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15% Spike in Home Insurance Rates on the Way for Minnesotans, Report Predicts
April 29, 2025
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Are ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Contributing to Record-High Insurance Rates in Louisiana?
April 17, 2025
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Will Florida Roll Back Insurer-Friendly Litigation Rules?
April 14, 2025
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Minnesota Considers ‘Lifeline’ Car Insurance Program for Low-Income Drivers
April 14, 2025
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Does Personal Car Insurance Cover a Rental Car?
March 26, 2025
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Severe Weather Spurs Rising Auto Insurance Costs
March 18, 2025
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Maryland May Put the Brakes on How Auto Insurers Can Collect and Use Telematics Data
March 17, 2025
Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds
March 10, 2025
‘More Stuff’ Is Leading to More Insurance Problems
March 10, 2025
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Nevada, Washington, and New York OK’d the Most Auto Insurance Rate Hikes Since 2023
February 27, 2025
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Does Car Insurance in No-Fault States Cost More?
February 26, 2025
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Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in January 2026
February 13, 2025
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Everyone — And Their Grandmother — Is Shopping for Car Insurance
February 13, 2025
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Car Insurance Rate Increases Will Slow to 5% in 2025, Report Predicts
January 29, 2025
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North Carolina’s Car Insurance Minimums Set to Jump in July
January 28, 2025
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Oklahoma Reminds Insurers to Play Fair If They Want to Use AI
January 15, 2025
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What Virginia’s New, Higher Car Insurance Requirements Mean for Drivers
December 18, 2024
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What Utah’s Increased Auto Liability Limits Mean for Your Premiums
December 18, 2024
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What California’s New, Higher Liability Limits Mean for Auto Premiums
December 18, 2024
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Pushes to Expand ‘Fortify Homes Program’ After Recent Successes
December 5, 2024
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Nearly 200 Michigan Communities Can’t Get Flood Insurance — By Choice
November 25, 2024
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New Car Shoppers Face Harsh Price Reality, Report Finds
November 20, 2024
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Got Flood Insurance? You’ll Be Able to Make Monthly Payments Come January
November 12, 2024
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Milton Lands Among Top 10 Costliest Hurricanes for Insured Losses
October 31, 2024
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Colorado Pushes Insurers to Incentivize Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
October 30, 2024
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Severe Flood Risk Threatens Over One-Third of Global Population, Report Finds
October 23, 2024
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Average Miles Driven Per Year in the U.S.
October 16, 2024
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Allstate Sues 19 NYC Pharmacies, Alleging $2.7M+ in Billing Fraud
October 16, 2024
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Suing Over an Insurance Claim Often Leads to Smaller Payout, Experts Say
October 11, 2024
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Rising Home Insurance Rates Hamper Customer Satisfaction and Drive Policy Shopping, Study Finds
September 25, 2024
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California Finalizes New Wildfire-Modeling Regulation to Mandate Coverage in High-Risk Areas
September 19, 2024
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Rising Reconstruction Costs May Keep Property Insurance Rates Climbing
September 18, 2024
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Car Insurance Rates by State (January 2026)
September 12, 2024
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New Disaster-Mapping Shows Where Communities Should Invest to Prevent Severe Weather Damage
September 10, 2024
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2.6 Million U.S. Homes Face Wildfire Risk, Report Finds
September 3, 2024
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Mobile Home Insurer Cancels Policies in Florida
August 20, 2024
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Can You Get Homeowners Insurance Without an Inspection?
August 20, 2024
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How to Buy Flood Insurance for Your Home
August 15, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl Already Increasing Insurance Costs for Texans
August 15, 2024
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Lightning Sparked $1.2 Billion in U.S. Home Insurance Claim Payouts in 2023
August 8, 2024
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The Hidden Cost of Insurance: Reinsurance Is Elevating Coverage Rates for Americans Everywhere
July 26, 2024
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Preparation Pays Off: Investing in Climate Resilience Helps the Economy, Report Shows
July 18, 2024
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Could New York Ban Insurers from Covering Fossil Fuel Projects?
July 10, 2024
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Senate Lawmakers Butt Heads Over Cause of Home Insurance Crises
July 3, 2024
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Drone Footage of Roofs Not Enough to Justify Dropping Home Policies, PA Regulators Say
June 24, 2024
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Maryland Increases Fines for Uninsured Drivers
June 21, 2024
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General Motors Faces Lawsuits for Allegedly Sharing Driver Data With Insurers
June 10, 2024
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Oklahoma Approves Grant Program for Homeowners to Build Climate-Resilient Homes
June 3, 2024
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Florida Insurer Fined for Treatment of Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
June 3, 2024
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Can’t Cover Your Home Insurance Deductible? New Disaster Insurance Could Help
May 28, 2024
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8 Insurers Get Greenlight to Enter Florida Home Insurance Market
May 14, 2024
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