Ross Martin

Manager, Content Quality

Ross joined The Zebra as a writer and researcher in 2019. As a licensed insurance agent, he specializes in writing insurance content to help shoppers make informed decisions.

Ross holds a master's degree from Royal Holloway, University of London and has a background in copywriting and education. As a former teacher, he applies his educational skills to explain insurance concepts in ways that consumers can understand.

Ross's work has been cited by The New York Times, Axios, Investopedia, The Simple Dollar, The Balance, Car and Driver and Fox Business. He has been quoted by CNET, I Drive Safely and Kin Insurance.

Expertise

Car insurance
Homeowners insurance
Renters insurance
Life insurance
Insurance bundling
Small business insurance

Education

MA, Creative Writing — Royal Holloway, University of London
BA, English — Southeast Missouri State University

Credentials

Licensed Insurance Agent — Property and Casualty

Latest posts by Ross Martin

Editorial guidelines

Progressive vs Travelers Insurance Comparison

Progressive and Travelers are two of the most popular insurance companies, but their discounts and policies differ. Find out which is best for you!

Progressive vs. Safeco Insurance Comparison

Compare Progressive's vs. Safeco's insurance policy options, discounts and pros and cons with The Zebra's expert analysis.

CARCO Inspections: What to Know

Some states require a pre-insurance CARCO inspection for certain auto insurance coverage types. Find out about your state's requirements below.

How to Read a Car Insurance Policy

Make sure you know where to find important information on your policy documents.

What is an FR-44?

Learn more about how to get car insurance with an FR-44 certificate.

Does Car Insurance Cover Windshield Repair?

While comprehensive coverage will pay for damages, is it better to pay out-of-pocket?

Does Car Insurance Cover Vandalism? | The Zebra

If your car is vandalized, your car insurance will only cover you if you have comprehensive coverage. Find out if you have the right coverage and whether you can get a better rate elsewhere.

Car Insurance Exclusions | The Zebra

Find out some of the most common car insurance exclusions and make sure that you and your property are properly covered.

Auto Insurance Score: What is it? | The Zebra

A car insurance score is not an industry-approved metric, but there are some easy ways to improve your score and pay less for auto insurance.

Agreed Value vs. Stated Value Insurance

These two forms of valuation allow you to insure items most policies don't cover.