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Licensed property and casualty insurance agent with 8 years of direct client experience followed by 3 years of consumer insurance journalism. Specializes in auto insurance rate analysis, high-risk coverage, and state-specific insurance regulations across all 50 states.
Certified Financial Planner with 14 years of experience in financial planning, insurance analysis, and consumer advocacy. Elena reviews and fact-checks all rate data, regulatory information, and financial claims on Insurance Smart Guide before publication to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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