Expert Advisory Panel

We offer you the most comprehensive information on your insurance choices, along with tools and resources so you have the knowledge needed to make the best financial decisions for your situation.

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Expert Advisor Role

Expert advisors guide our editorial content to ensure we publish accurate and actionable reports, studies and tools. We collaborate with our advisors in the following ways:

1. Publish Expert Commentary

We interview expert advisors for answers to important questions related to the topics we are researching, whether that be updating an existing article or developing an entirely new study. That commentary is included in our published content.

2. Receive Content Guidance

We share draft articles with insurance experts and ask for feedback on content under development. Those responses help us flesh out topics, clarify reports, and present information in a clear and easy-to-navigate format.

Our Expert Advisors

Matthew Auer

Matthew Auer

PhD, MS, MALD, AB

University of Georgia

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James Brau

James Brau

PhD, BS, CFP, CFA

Brigham Young University, School of Business

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Cynthia L. Burleson

Cynthia L. Burleson

AIDA, MBA, CIC, CRM, CPCU, AICP, BS

University of Central Arkansas

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Siwei Gao

Siwei Gao

PhD, MS, BS

Eastern Kentucky University

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David Marlett

David Marlett

PhD, BS

Appalachian State University

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Yayuan Ren

Yayuan Ren

PhD, MA, BA

Illinois State University

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David Dorroh Wood

David Dorroh Wood

DBA, MBA, BBA

Middle Tennessee State University

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Expert Commentary

Yu Xiao

Yu Xiao

Associate Professor, Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning

Flood insurance: Are you in the zone?
Edward Barbier

Edward Barbier

University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Economics

Does homeowners insurance cover tornado damage?
Daniel Bauer

Daniel Bauer

Professor – Risk and Insurance

Covid-19 and life insurance: What you need to know? | Insure.com
Nicole Maestas

Nicole Maestas

Associate Professor and Research Associate

Mortgage disability insurance : How does it work ? | Insure.com