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Jessica Barrett

Senior Car & Insurance Editor
Jessica Barrett is a senior insurance writer and editor with 10 years of experience in the automotive and travel industries. A specialist in car insurance, car loans, and car ownership, Jessica’s mission is to create comprehensive content that car owners can use to manage their costs and improve their lives. As a managing editor for a team of writers and insurance specialists, Jessica has edited over 2,000 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from local insurance shopping tips to refinancing car loans with bad credit.
Before joining Jerry as a senior content editor in 2021, Jessica created visual content for clients such as Expedia, Vivid Seats, Budget Direct Car Insurance, Angie’s List, and HomeAdvisor. Her content was published in Business Insider, Forbes, Apartment Therapy, and the BBC.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Car loans
    • Auto refinance
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    Education
    • B.A., Political Science, McMaster University, 2011
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    Credentials
    • Public Relations Diploma, University of Victoria, 2016

Latest Articles by Jessica Barrett

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Is Car Insurance Paid in Advance?

Payment plans vary, but generally, you can choose to pay your premium monthly, semi-annually, or annually.
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Here’s Why New York Car Insurance Is So Expensive

Car insurance is expensive in New York due to high minimum requirements, severe weather risks, dense urban areas, and many major highways throughout the state.
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Why Is Car Insurance So Expensive in Florida?

Florida car insurance is expensive due to no-fault laws, many insured drivers, severe weather conditions, and economic factors that are increasing rates.