Policygenius transforms the insurance journey for consumers by providing a one-stop platform where consumers can compare options from top insurance carriers, get unbiased expert advice, buy policies, and manage their insurance portfolio, in one seamless, integrated experience. Our proprietary technology platform integrates with the leading life, disability, and home & auto insurance carriers and delivers an exceptional digital experience for both consumers and insurance carriers. Since 2014, our content, digital tools, and experts have served as a resource for millions of people on their insurance journey, and we have sold more than $200 billion in coverage. In 2023, Policygenius was acquired by Zinnia, an insurance technology and digital services company.
How we’re different
Comparison shopping made easy
No need to fill out forms on a dozen different sites — with Policygenius’ modern tools, you can compare quotes from multiple leading insurance companies side by side in minutes. Already have coverage? We can help you re-shop your policy to look for a lower rate.
Advice that puts you first
With hundreds of licensed insurance agents standing by and thousands of fact-checked articles on our site, we’ve got answers to all of your questions, whether you want to talk to someone live or research on your own.
Rigorous editorial standards
Our articles are written and edited by a best-in-class editorial team, then thoroughly fact-checked by licensed insurance agents and certified financial planners. Read more about our editorial standards, including our editorial process, leaders, and expert reviewers.
How we make money
We’re an independent insurance broker, so we get paid a commission by insurance companies for each sale. Insurance commissions are already built into the price of an insurance policy, so you’re not paying any extra for working with us to buy a policy. Our compensation on any particular purchase may vary depending on a number of factors, including the type and size of product, the insurer, and the volume of business we have with an insurer, but we don’t push for or give preference to any one insurer over another because of the commission. We're here to fight for you, not for ourselves.
Our licenses
All insurance brokers are required by law to be licensed in each state they do business. You can find our licenses here.
Our leadership team
Nicole Buckenmeyer, CLU
Head of Policygenius Agency
Nicole leads teams focused on making it easier for people to shop for and secure insurance coverage through Policygenius. She brings over 20 years of experience across life, disability, and P&C insurance, with a strong background in digital distribution, sales, and operations. Nicole works at the intersection of carriers, technology, and consumers driving growth by aligning business goals with what customers actually need. She also served as the President of the Life Insurance Direct Marketers Association (LIDMA) for three years and is now serving as the Immediate Past President to help advance industry collaboration and access. Nicole holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from The American College and is committed to building solutions that simplify insurance and expand protection for more families.
Head of Policygenius Agency
Nicole leads teams focused on making it easier for people to shop for and secure insurance coverage through Policygenius. She brings over 20 years of experience across life, disability, and P&C insurance, with a strong background in digital distribution, sales, and operations. Nicole works at the intersection of carriers, technology, and consumers driving growth by aligning business goals with what customers actually need. She also served as the President of the Life Insurance Direct Marketers Association (LIDMA) for three years and is now serving as the Immediate Past President to help advance industry collaboration and access. Nicole holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from The American College and is committed to building solutions that simplify insurance and expand protection for more families.
Anthony Provenzano
Head of Sales & Revenue Operations
Anthony leads sales and revenue operations initiatives focused on driving sustainable growth, strengthening carrier and client partnerships, and improving alignment across teams. He brings extensive experience in insurance distribution, sales leadership, and revenue operations, with a background spanning life and annuity solutions and technology-enabled platforms. Working closely with cross-functional partners, Anthony focuses on improving sales effectiveness, optimizing processes, and supporting distribution partners with the tools and insights they need to succeed. He is known for building and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering long-term relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and accountability. Anthony is committed to keeping the customer at the center of every decision, with a focus on delivering clarity, consistency, and long-term value across the insurance experience.
Head of Sales & Revenue Operations
Anthony leads sales and revenue operations initiatives focused on driving sustainable growth, strengthening carrier and client partnerships, and improving alignment across teams. He brings extensive experience in insurance distribution, sales leadership, and revenue operations, with a background spanning life and annuity solutions and technology-enabled platforms. Working closely with cross-functional partners, Anthony focuses on improving sales effectiveness, optimizing processes, and supporting distribution partners with the tools and insights they need to succeed. He is known for building and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering long-term relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and accountability. Anthony is committed to keeping the customer at the center of every decision, with a focus on delivering clarity, consistency, and long-term value across the insurance experience.
Mike Hogan
Head of Underwriting & Fulfillment
As Head of Fulfillment, Mike leads carrier relations, quality assurance, and funnel operations, ensuring a seamless experience from application through policy issuance. With 14 years of experience in life and annuity insurance, he brings deep industry expertise and operational rigor to scaling high-performing teams. Over the past nine years at Policygenius, Mike has played a key role in building and optimizing fulfillment infrastructure to drive efficiency, accuracy, and carrier partnership excellence.
Head of Underwriting & Fulfillment
As Head of Fulfillment, Mike leads carrier relations, quality assurance, and funnel operations, ensuring a seamless experience from application through policy issuance. With 14 years of experience in life and annuity insurance, he brings deep industry expertise and operational rigor to scaling high-performing teams. Over the past nine years at Policygenius, Mike has played a key role in building and optimizing fulfillment infrastructure to drive efficiency, accuracy, and carrier partnership excellence.
Ben Welker
Head of Marketing
Ben leads the marketing organization, driving brand growth, engagement, and customer acquisition. He brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams and scaling D2C marketing initiatives at leading organizations, including Allstate, Crocs, and Omnicom Media Group. At Policygenius, Ben focuses on connecting people with the right insurance solutions by translating complex products into clear, human-centered stories that resonate with consumers. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
Head of Marketing
Ben leads the marketing organization, driving brand growth, engagement, and customer acquisition. He brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams and scaling D2C marketing initiatives at leading organizations, including Allstate, Crocs, and Omnicom Media Group. At Policygenius, Ben focuses on connecting people with the right insurance solutions by translating complex products into clear, human-centered stories that resonate with consumers. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
Sara Erickson
Head of CRM
Sara Erickson leads CRM at Policygenius, where she oversees lifecycle strategy and customer communications, guiding prospects through the shopping experience and supporting customers post-purchase. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in building data-driven programs that strengthen customer relationships, increase engagement, and drive loyalty and retention. Prior to Policygenius, Sara helped high-growth organizations build and scale their lifecycle marketing programs, turning one-time buyers into loyal customers.
Head of CRM
Sara Erickson leads CRM at Policygenius, where she oversees lifecycle strategy and customer communications, guiding prospects through the shopping experience and supporting customers post-purchase. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in building data-driven programs that strengthen customer relationships, increase engagement, and drive loyalty and retention. Prior to Policygenius, Sara helped high-growth organizations build and scale their lifecycle marketing programs, turning one-time buyers into loyal customers.
Usman Javed
Head of Partnerships
Usman serves as Head of Partnerships at Policygenius, where he leads the company’s performance and affiliate partnership strategy to drive diversified, high-quality customer growth. He is responsible for shaping and scaling a strategic partner ecosystem that delivers sustainable acquisition while strengthening long-term business resilience. Prior to joining Policygenius, Usman held partnership and growth-focused roles at leading social platforms including Pinterest and Quora, where he developed data-driven strategies that connected brands with engaged audiences at scale. His experience across performance marketing and platform partnerships informs his disciplined, analytical approach to building durable, high-impact relationships that create long-term value.
Head of Partnerships
Usman serves as Head of Partnerships at Policygenius, where he leads the company’s performance and affiliate partnership strategy to drive diversified, high-quality customer growth. He is responsible for shaping and scaling a strategic partner ecosystem that delivers sustainable acquisition while strengthening long-term business resilience. Prior to joining Policygenius, Usman held partnership and growth-focused roles at leading social platforms including Pinterest and Quora, where he developed data-driven strategies that connected brands with engaged audiences at scale. His experience across performance marketing and platform partnerships informs his disciplined, analytical approach to building durable, high-impact relationships that create long-term value.
Our history
In the early 2010s, two McKinsey consultants, Jennifer Fitzgerald and Francois de Lame, realized the insurance industry was stuck in the Stone Age. Their idea: “Could we modernize life insurance online and help people feel good about finding the right coverage?”
In 2014, they launched a startup in New York City called…KnowItOwl. The name didn’t last, but the idea did. By the end of the following year, the rebranded Policygenius had already reached more than 800,000 people looking for the right life insurance.
Since then, we’ve expanded to offer home, auto, disability, renters, and other types of insurance. Today, we’ve helped millions of people find the best financial protection solutions for their needs — and judging from our reviews, we've helped them feel good about it.
To learn more about our history, check out NPR’s interview with Policygenius co-founder, Jennifer Fitzgerald, on the podcast How I Built This with Guy Raz.
Editorial standards
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