Mary Van Keuren

After 30 years as a writer and editor in academia, Mary now writes full-time for the insurance and finance industries. Her work has appeared on Reviews.com, TheSimpleDollar.com and Bankrate.com, as well as other consumer-focused websites.

Latest Posts

Tips for cheaper homeowners insurance premiums

June 14, 2022 Mary Van Keuren
If you’re planning to buy or build a home in the near future, one of the many things on your mind may be homeowners insurance. In the buying proc…
homeowners insurance

What items can give you a discount on homeowners insurance?

May 5, 2022 Mary Van Keuren
Your home is likely the most expensive — and possibly the best — investment you will ever make. For that reason, you want to protect it, which me…
home insurance, homeowners insurance, insurance

2021 UPC homeowners insurance review

February 3, 2021 Mary Van Keuren
Florida-based United Property and Casualty Insurance, also known as UPC, has been writing policies in coastal states since 1999. It specializes i…
homeowners insurance

Progressive auto insurance review for 2021

January 25, 2021 Mary Van Keuren
As one of the best insurance companies in the U.S. for coverage options, Progressive may be a great provider for certain drivers. To find out if…
insurance

Best car insurance companies in North Carolina

January 15, 2021 Mary Van Keuren
If you live in North Carolina, you’re in luck: the state average for car insurance is relatively low, at $1,378 a year for full coverage — decent…
auto insurance

Best car insurance companies in Pennsylvania

January 15, 2021 Mary Van Keuren
Shopping for car insurance in the Keystone State can take time and effort, but it’s well worth it to find the best car insurance in Pennsylvania.
auto insurance

Title insurance: What is it and do I need it?

November 16, 2020 Mary Van Keuren
Title insurance is a term you may come across when purchasing a house, but you may not be familiar with exactly what a title insurance policy is…
homeowners insurance

How to determine face value in life insurance

November 12, 2020 Mary Van Keuren
One of the terms you may hear referenced when you’re talking about life insurance is face value. It is often confused with another common insuran…
life insurance

How to report an accident to insurance

November 11, 2020 Mary Van Keuren
Accidents are never a good thing, but they happen more frequently than you might expect. Whether you’re in a fender-bender or multi-car collision…
auto insurance