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Ross Martin

Insurance Writer

Ross joined The Zebra as a writer and researcher in 2019. He specialized 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 applied his educational skills to explain insurance concepts in ways that consumers can understand.

Ross's work was cited by The New York Times, Axios, Investopedia, The Simple Dollar, The Balance, Car and Driver and Fox Business. He was 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

  • 5+ years in the Insurance Industry

Latest posts by Ross Martin

Editorial guidelines

How to Insure a Car You Don't Own

You can insure a vehicle you do not own by adding the owner as an additional interest to your policy, adding yourself to the owner's policy, or buying a non-owners insurance policy.

Progressive Declarations Page

Need help reading your Progressive declarations page? We decode coverages, premiums and policy limits so you can review your auto insurance with confidence.

Liberty Mutual Declarations Page

Breaking down the Liberty Mutual declarations page in plain English. See what your policy covers, what it costs and what each line item means.

Lemonade Declaration Page

Not sure how to read your Lemonade renters insurance declarations page? We break down coverage, limits, deductibles and key details in plain English.