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Mark Vallet

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About the Author

Mark is a freelance journalist and analyst with over 15 years of experience covering the insurance industry. He has extensive experience creating and editing content on a variety of subjects with deep expertise in insurance and automotive writing. He has written for autos.com, carsdirect.com, DARCARS and Madtown Designs to name just a few.


He is also a professional blogger and a skilled web content creator who consistently turns out engaging, error-free writing while juggling multiple projects.

Previous Writing

  • https://www.carsdirect.com/2017/volkswagen/golf
  • https://www.carsdirect.com/2017/chevrolet/express

Education

  • University of Iowa B.A. English Language and Literature/Letters

Expertise

  • Auto insurance

Associations

  • CarsDirect

Recent Articles By Mark Vallet

What happens if someone else crashes your car
Know what happens if someone else crashes your car and learn different scenarios of how car insurance work when an accident is caused by another driver.
January 26, 2023
How to file a successful mold claim
Most homeowner policies cover mold damage if it was caused by a covered peril. However, there are some exclusions.Read on to learn more about making a mold claim on your homeowner policy.
January 26, 2023
How to cancel your car insurance
Learn how to correctly cancel your current car insurance policy.
January 4, 2023
Can you switch car insurance after an accident?
You can switch insurance companies at any point during your coverage period, even after an accident or filing a claim. Read on to know more about how to switch car insurance companies.
January 4, 2023
The best car insurance companies for texting tickets
Find out how much insurance goes up after a texting ticket, how insurance companies treat texting tickets and how long they stay on your drive record.
November 23, 2022
The best car insurance companies for speeding tickets
Find out how much insurance goes up after a speeding ticket. Also, learn how long speeding tickets affect your insurance and driving record.
November 9, 2022
Does homeowners insurance cover laptop or computer damage?
Know does homeowners insurance cover laptop or computer damage? Also, get information on how to make a claim on a broken laptop.
May 23, 2022
Flood insurance for renters – A complete guide
Renters can buy a flood insurance policy from either the NFIP or from a private insurer. Read the complete guide on flood insurance for renters to know how much does it cost & what does it cover.
May 3, 2022
Cómo leer la póliza de su seguro de vida
No se sienta intimidado por pólizas de muchas páginas y con términos confusos. Nuestra guía lo ayudará a comprender las secciones de la póliza de su seguro de vida, ayudándolo a que se sienta más seguro al revisar su póliza o la de un ser querido que falleció.
March 4, 2022
Cómo leer y entender la póliza de su seguro automotor
Invertir tiempo para entender estás páginas importantes podría ahorrarle serias molestias luego de sufrir un accidente.
February 28, 2022
Las tarifas de seguro automotor por estado, 2016 edición
Encontrar los Estados más y menos costoso para el seguro de coche. Comparar las tarifas de seguro de coche por estado para ver si el tuyo tiene las tarifas más altas o más bajas seguros.
February 28, 2022
Tesla car insurance
Tesla's tend to be more expensive to insure than many other vehicles out on the road. Here's a detailed guide on insuring a Tesla.Also,know how much Tesla insurance cost by state & company.
February 18, 2022
Do you need full coverage on a financed car
Your lender usually requires full coverage car insurance on the vehicle they have financed. This helps protect their investment in your car.
September 27, 2021
The 5 most and least expensive trucks to insure in 2020
Here are the pickup trucks with the highest and lowest average insurance costs in 2020.
August 13, 2021
Should gun owners carry more insurance?
Most insurers don't care if there are firearms in your home, but if you intentionally shoot an intruder, you could be on the hook for major damages.
August 13, 2021
A guide to understanding your health insurance policy
Our guide will help you understand the basics of health insurance, how to read your policy and understand your type of coverage.
August 13, 2021
Home insurance exclusions: What does homeowners insurance not cover?
Know what are the common exclusions for homeowners insurance? along with helpful examples and freaky incidents that are excluded from homeowners insurance
August 12, 2021
How to read (and actually understand!) your auto insurance policy
Investing some time understanding these important pages could save you some serious hassles after an accident.
August 1, 2021
Most and least expensive 2020 convertibles to insure
We highlight five 2020 convertibles that are below the average cost on price and car insurance.
October 25, 2020
Popular cars that are cheap to insure
Average car insurance rates for top-selling cars in 2017
September 11, 2020
What to do when lightning hits your house
A lightening strike can do considerable damage to your home and belongings. How can you protect yourself, and what can you do after the fact?
August 7, 2020
Cheapest trucks to insure, most expensive trucks to insure: 2019 models
Learn which trucks are the cheapest to insure, and which aren't, and find out why average pickup trucks are cheaper to insure than cars.
August 20, 2019
Best renters insurance companies: 2018
The best renters insurance companies judged by customers on value, customer service and claims handling. Plus, average renters insurance rates and tips for buying enough coverage.
November 9, 2018
Insure.com analysis 2018: Percentage of income spent on auto insurance, by age group
We looked at average car insurance rates for different age groups and compared them to wages.
August 3, 2018
Most car insurance purchases start online
The majority of car insurance buyers starting the purchasing process online. Read why and how you can benefit from researching and purchasing online.
December 9, 2015
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