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Brenna Swanston

Expert Insurance Writer
Brenna Swanston is an insurance writer with nearly 10 years of experience writing copy and content across a variety of industries. In writing for Jerry, Brenna’s mission is to help car owners better understand their vehicles and the costs associated with car ownership. Brenna has covered topics including accidents and insurance claims, city insurance landscapes, and deep dives into vehicle specifics.
Prior to joining Jerry, Brenna worked as a freelance writer and editor. Her work is featured on USA Today, LIVESTRONG.com, Chron.com, Sciencing, and Career Trend, and her journalism has earned several awards.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
    • Car ownership
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    Education
    • B.S., Journalism, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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    Credentials
    • Association for Alternative Newsmedia Awards: Longform News Story Award, 2nd place, 2020
    • North Carolina Press Association Editorial Contest: Education Reporting, 2nd place, 2020
    • California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspapers Contest: Agricultural Reporting, 1st place, 2016
    • Mustang News: MVP, 2015
    • California Newspaper Publishers Association, Campus Excellence in Journalism: Best Profile Feature Story, 1st place, 2015

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A Guide to 1984 Cars

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How to Remote Start Your Ford F-150

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Latest Answers by Brenna Swanston

How do I turn off driving mode on Google Maps?
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