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Laura Longero

Executive Editor Expertise Topics: Auto insurance and personal finance

Laura Longero is an insurance expert and Executive Editor at CarInsurance.com, where she specializes in helping consumers navigate the complexities of the financial and insurance industries. She has 15 years of experience educating people about finance and car insurance.

Prior to joining CarInsurance.com, she worked as a reporter and editor at the USA Today Network. Her expertise provides readers with practical guidance, helping them make informed choices about their financial and insurance needs.

Laura's Latest Articles

Car insurance estimator: Use our calculator to estimate your car insurance cost in 2025
What's the difference between a ticket and a conviction?
Guide to winter weather driving safety
Keeping teen drivers safe: A Minnesota mom’s real-life winter tips
Will car insurance cover the damage if I hit a deer?
What are successful excuses to get out of speeding tickets?
Does parking in a garage lower your car insurance cost?
What is personal injury protection (PIP) car insurance and why should you have it?
How does a collision deductible work?
How your ZIP code affects car insurance rates
Compare car insurance quotes from over 25 companies (with rate calculator)
Allstate vs. American Family car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
State Farm vs. Geico car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
State Farm vs. Progressive car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
Nationwide vs. Geico car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
Travelers vs. Nationwide car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
National gas prices are high. Here’s how to save at the pump
Detailed guide: High-risk driver car insurance in 2025
Geico vs. Progressive car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
Allstate vs. State Farm car insurance: Which company is best for you in 2025?
Farmers vs. American Family: Which company is best for you in 2025?
Drivers switching car insurance carriers as elevated inflation continues
Auto insurance for snowbirds
Can the police tell if you're uninsured from your license plate?
Is there a state that does not check the National Driver Registry, or NDR?
What are the top states for hail damage claims?
Is it cheaper for a teen to be listed on a parent's car insurance policy?
The worst states for vehicle and animal collisions in 2024
What does exclusion of work loss mean in a policy?
What happens if a teen gets in a car accident with only a permit?
What is a prayer for judgement in North Carolina?
How to file a claim after hitting a fire hydrant
Who is eligible for USAA insurance?
The 6 riskiest things you can do behind the wheel
Must both parents cover a minor driver on their auto insurance policies?
Buy car insurance online: Here's how to get auto insurance instantly
What is comprehensive insurance?
How do you know when a car is a total loss from flood damage?
Does car insurance cover hurricane damage?
Halloween tricks – which ones are covered by car insurance?
How much is used car insurance?
Month-to-month car insurance: Can I buy car insurance for one month?
BAC calculator: Blood Alcohol Concentration levels and state limits
What is the difference between full tort and limited tort insurance policies?
Ridesharing car insurance policies
How old do you have to be to buy a car?
Can I get a license in another state if my license is suspended?
What is rental car reimbursement coverage?
What to do if your car is stolen
Temporary car insurance: How to get short-term coverage
1 million cars were stolen in 2023: Here's how to protect your vehicle from theft
Kia and Hyundai top list of the most stolen cars in the U.S.
Liability car insurance: What it covers and how much it costs by state
Guide to car insurance discounts
Hail claims basics: How car insurance covers hail damage
What is a car insurance quote?
Which company has the cheapest full coverage auto insurance?
What is collision car insurance?
Accident checklist – what should I do after an accident?
What is a tort state and what does it mean for my auto insurance policy?
Guide to uninsured motorist coverage: Here's what you need to know
Is a moving rental truck covered by your auto policy?
Which states have free windshield replacement?
Does your driving record follow you from state to state?
What happens if someone else is driving my car and gets into an accident?
How to get discounts on car insurance
10 most important factors that affect car insurance rates
Which state has America's favorite license plate? Arizona
The best and worst states for driving
How to save on rideshare car insurance costs
Progressive vs. Nationwide car insurance: Which company is best for you?
Car Insurance Calculator
Understanding FR-44 car insurance in Florida
What is an SR-13 form in Alabama?
Guide to insurance company ratings
Guide to rideshare car insurance for Lyft drivers
Guide: Car insurance for Uber drivers
What happens if you drive without proof of car insurance?
5 things to know about car insurance and tornadoes
Can I get car insurance with a suspended license?
What should I do if my car registration and insurance card were stolen?
Can I get car insurance on a car with a restored title?
What is 100/300 bodily injury liability insurance?
Why insurance follows the car and other auto insurance questions answered
Best car insurance for young adults
Can I get a seatbelt ticket for a passenger who is 18 years old or older?
How long do tickets stay on your driving record?
What is the difference between additional interest vs. additional insured?
What you need to know about aftermarket car parts and insurance
What's an installment payment service fee for car insurance?
If I have a car that I do not drive, do I have to have insurance on it?
What is California's collision deductible waiver (CDW)?
Learn exactly when your car insurance expires
Do you have to pay taxes on an insurance settlement?
Will insurance pay for a car accident caused by an animal?
How to avoid car donation scams and get a tax deduction
Does car insurance cover a U-Haul truck rental? 
Can a body shop pay or discount my $500 deductible?
Do you need insurance to get temporary license paper tags?
Is there a difference between a loss payee and a lienholder?
How can I find out when I last took a defensive driving course?
How to fix errors on the C.L.U.E. report, which is a record of your auto claims history
What if I can't pay my deductible for car insurance?
How do you register a Canadian car in Florida?
How long does an accident stay on your record in New York?
Do your car insurance rates go up when you turn 65?
What is a combined single-limit auto insurance policy?
What is a comprehensive deductible in car insurance?
Why do car insurance companies require a credit check?
Is water damage from an open sunroof covered by car insurance?
Does expired registration void your car insurance policy?
Contributory vs. comparative negligence: Negligence laws by state
Removing a driver to save money
Better car and new car replacement insurance: Is there a catch?
Can you have two car insurance policies in the same household?
Does car insurance cover driving through floodwaters?
Car insurance laws and penalties
How do I obtain my CLUE Report?
What is the minimum age that it is legal to purchase and title a car in Missouri?
Car owner's guide to recalls
7 things your kids should know when they take a car to college
How long do moving violations remain on your record in New York?
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