Mary Van Keuren

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Mary Van Keuren has been covering auto and home insurance for Reviews.com for nearly five years, and has published numerous reviews of state-specific insurance trends and how to find the best insurance deals for your money. She earned B.S. and M.A. degrees from Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y. and has been writing professionally, both in print and online, for 30+ years.

More from Mary Van Keuren

What To Do When Your Car Collides With Wildlife

Colliding with an animal while you’re behind the wheel can be frightening and dangerous — and not just for the animal. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration estimates that there are approximately 26,000 injuries per year attributable to wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs). That’s probably an undercount, since many people don’t report collisions, and it doesn’t take into ...

How Families Can Prevent and Plan For Fires During Covid-19

By taking advantage of our suggestions, you’ll find it’s easy to have a detailed plan to stay one step ahead of fire hazards during the pandemic and beyond....

How Gardens and Landscapes Affect Your Home Insurance

There are few things as satisfying in life as standing back from a newly-weeded garden plot and surveying your work. Whether that bed is full of shrubs and colorful flowers or tasty edibles doesn’t matter: it feels good to be able to say “I did that” while pointing to a beautiful garden bed. In the ...

America's Preferred Home Warranty Review 2021

America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) offers peace of mind when you own a home. Lodgings feature complex systems — plumbing, electrical, heating — and appliances like dishwashers that break down regularly. With an APHW policy, your repairs are covered, minus a deductible that you choose when you sign up.However, this home warranty system doesn’t always ...

Buying a Car with a Salvage Title or Rebuilt Title

If you routinely buy your cars off the showroom floor, you may never have encountered an auto with a salvage or rebuilt title. But if you’re interested in saving significantly on a car purchase and are willing to take a risk, a vehicle that has a salvage or rebuilt title may be right for you.  ...

What is Hazard Insurance?

Hazard insurance, also called dwelling insurance, is the section of your homeowners insurance policy that covers damage to the structure itself, from foundation to roof. Hazard insurance is required by your mortgage holder, who has a financial interest in making sure your property is protected.  For most standard insurance policies, hazard insurance pays for claims ...

The Best Internet Service Providers in El Paso

The Best El Paso Internet Providers If you’re a resident of El Paso, you’re in luck: as the 20th largest city in the U.S., El Paso has multiple internet service providers (ISPs) competing for your business. Finding the best one for your own particular needs requires some research — starting with this review. You can ...

Travelers Renters Insurance Review

Founded in 1864, Travelers is one of the oldest insurance companies in the nation. The company offers many insurance products, including renters insurance, which is available in most states. Travelers renters insurance is reasonably priced, in line with national averages, and offers solid standard and additional coverage options. Travelers isn’t the best-known company in the ...

Landmark Home Warranty Review

Landmark Home Warranty Review Landmark offers two basic plans — one that includes appliances, and one that doesn’t — designed to give you peace of mind in the event of a breakdown.  Its prices are in line with others in the industry, and it’s worth  considering if you’re in the service areas. However, Landmark Home ...

American Family Homeowners Insurance Review

Reviews Report The average American Family home insurance premium is $2,144 in the U.S. American Families insurance scores above average for customer satisfaction with J.D. Power American Family, or AmFam as it is frequently called, started writing policies in 1927 and now offers a broad variety of insurance products including homeowners insurance. American Family home ...

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