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Sarah Gray

Licensed Insurance Agent — Expert Insurance Writer and Editor
Sarah Gray is an insurance writer with nearly a decade of experience in publishing and writing. Sarah specializes in writing articles that educate car owners and buyers on the full scope of car ownership—from shopping for and buying a new car to scrapping one that’s breathed its last and everything in between. Sarah has authored over 1,500 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from first-time buyer programs to how to get a salvage title for a totaled car.
Prior to joining Jerry, Sarah was a full-time professor of English literature and composition with multiple academic writing publications.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
    • Travel
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    Education
    • Ph.D., English Literature, Middle Tennessee State University
    • M.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University
    • M.B.A., Human Resources and Management, Baker University
    • B.A., English Language and Literature, University of Missouri, Kansas City
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    Credentials
    • Personal lines insurance agent
    • John N. McDaniel Excellence in Teaching Award
    • Sigma Tau Delta
    • Omicron Delta Kappa

Latest Articles by Sarah Gray

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Do You Need Insurance to Register a Car?

In all but five US States, you’ll need to purchase at least state-minimum car insurance before you can register your vehicle.
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Will a Hit-and-Run Claim Raise My Insurance?

Being the victim of a hit-and-run shouldn’t result in a surcharge on your policy, but it could lead to lost discounts.
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How Speeding Tickets Affect Progressive Car Insurance

Progressive customers with a speeding ticket pay an average of 15% more for car insurance than those without for an average of 3–5 years.

Latest Answers by Sarah Gray

How long does it take to receive a driving license?
I recently passed my driving test and got my license, but they gave me a paper ID at the DMV. How long does it take to receive my plastic driving license card?
Can a snowbird register a car in Florida?
I recently retired, and I bought a place in Naples, Florida. I want to go down there for about six months a year, as the other six months, I stay in Connecticut to spend time with my grandkids. If I’m a snowbird, can I register a car in Florida?
Why is my car’s RPM gauge bouncing?
My car’s RPM gauge has started bouncing up and down while I’m driving. I haven’t really noticed anything else different about the way my car drives, though. Why is my car’s RPM gauge bouncing?