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Shannon Martin

Licensed insurance agent and Insurance Writer
Shannon Martin is a licensed insurance agent and insurance writer with 18 years of experience in the industry. She specializes in car, homeowners, and umbrella insurance and ensures readers can trust content for accuracy and usefulness.
Prior to joining Jerry’s editorial team in 2021, Shannon was a founding member of Jerry’s customer response team, building on her 14 years of experience as an insurance professional at GEICO and The Hartford.
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    Expertise
    • General insurance
    • Car insurance
    • Homeowners insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Umbrella insurance
    • Insurance bundling
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    Education
    • B.S., Interior Design, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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    Credentials
    • Licensed Insurance Agent – Property & Casualty

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If the temperature in your Nissan Rogue is acting up, the climate control may need resetting. We can show you what to do.
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Toyota Highlander Climate Control Reset

If the temperature in your Toyota Highlander becomes hard to regulate, the climate control may need resetting. We can show you what to do.

Latest Answers by Shannon Martin

Why do I need car insurance to get a driver's license in NC?
I just moved to North Carolina and I’m having major licensing issues. I don't plan to get a car, but the NC DMV won’t let me switch my license without insurance. Why is that?
Where can I get a cheap non-owners policy in North Carolina?
I am just about to get a driver's license in North Carolina. I will be using my friend's car for a few weeks and need to get my own insurance. Where can I buy a non-owners policy?
How do I get car insurance in North Carolina if I don’t have my license yet?
I live in North Carolina and the DMV here says that I can’t get a license without insurance … but I can’t get insurance without a license. What am I supposed to do?