Andrew Hurst
Senior Editor & Licensed Auto Insurance Expert
About
Andrew Hurst is a senior editor at Policygenius and a licensed auto insurance expert in the state of New York. Previously, he was a data writer at ValuePenguin and LendingTree. His work has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, NPR, Mic, Insurance Business Magazine, ValuePenguin, and Property Casualty 360.
Experience highlights
As of May 2022, Andrew is a licensed property & casualty insurance agent in the state of New York.
At Policygenius, Andrew writes content about auto insurance with an eye toward providing the best on-page experience for people looking for answers to their personal finance questions.
Previously, as a technical and data writer at ValuePenguin and LendingTree, Andrew researched and wrote more than 250 articles about all types of insurance.
Andrew's expertise have been featured in numerous print publications, including The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. He has also appeared in more than one dozen on-camera and radio interviews. Highlights include appearances on NPR's Marketplace and Cheddar News.
In the press
The New York Times, Should You Get Flood Insurance for Your Home?
The Wall Street Journal, Want to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Premium? There Are Discounts for the Taking
NPR, In Texas, first it was no electricity, then no water, now burst pipes
Mic, Zoning policies have put millions at risk of losing everything to wildfires
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Want to interview a Policygenius expert?
Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.
press@policygenius.comPolicygenius content follows strict guidelines for editorial accuracy and integrity. Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money.
Pro tip
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Selected stories from Andrew
What to know about group disability insurance
Updated | 4 min read
Group disability insurance just describes a policy you get through work or another organization. Even if you have group disability insurance, you may still need your own long-term disability policy.
Disability insurance rates by age
Updated | 3 min read
The earlier you buy disability insurance, the lower your rates will be, and you can lock in those rates for the long term.
Disability insurance for seniors
Updated | 4 min read
The older you are, the harder it will be to get disability insurance. Your last chance may be in your 50s, but the earlier you buy a policy, the better.
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