About
Anna Swartz is a senior managing editor and auto insurance expert at Policygenius, where she oversees our car insurance coverage. Previously, she was a senior staff writer at Mic.com, as well as an associate writer at The Dodo. As a journalist, her work has also appeared in HuffPost, Heeb, Salon, MSN, Insider, and Yahoo.
Experience highlights
At Policygenius, Anna oversees our auto insurance vertical, covering topics like how to file a car insurance claim and the best car insurance for new drivers.
Previously, as a senior staff writer at Mic.com, her work on Unerased: Counting Transgender Lives won a GLAAD Media Award for Oustanding Digital Journalism.
Anna was an English major at Wesleyan University, where she was elected by her peers to deliver the commencement address on behalf of her graduating class.
Past work
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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
Anna Swartz
I like making car insurance feel simple and approachable — the more you understand your coverage, the better equipped you’ll be to get an affordable policy that meets all your needs.
Selected stories from Anna
What to do if your car has been stolen
Updated | 4 min read
After a theft, you should report your stolen car to the police, your insurance company, and your car’s lender or lessor.
Can I insure a car that’s not in my name?
Updated | 4 min read
No, in most cases, it’s unlikely that you’d be able to insure a car that isn’t in your name. However, you can co-title a car or add someone as a named insured to your auto policy.
Is texting and driving illegal? (2023)
Updated | 3 min read
Texting and driving is illegal in almost every state, but laws about the use of cellphones for a conversation, or by minors, vary state-to-state. A texting and driving ticket can lead to fines and increased insurance rates.
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