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Experience
- Property and casualty insurance
- Personal finance
- Data journalism
Shannon's expertise
Shannon Martin is an economic analyst specializing in personal finance and insurance for Compare.com. She is a licensed insurance agent with nearly 20 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. Shannon began her personal finance career as an insurance agent who helped policyholders navigate the financial complexities of auto and home insurance.
At Compare.com, Shannon analyzes proprietary data, market trends, and original survey research to explore how changes in personal finance, auto insurance, and the broader economy affect household budgets and borrowing decisions. Shannon has been featured as a personal finance and insurance expert by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, PBS, Yahoo Finance, and other national and regional publications.
Credentials
- Personal Lines Agent New York Department of Financial Services NPN: 1228687
Our editorial standards
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Latest articles by Shannon
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Cars With the Most Speeding Tickets
Drivers of the 10 most ticketed models are nearly twice as likely as the average driver to have a speeding ticket and three times as likely as drivers of $100,000-plus sports cars.
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Cars With the Highest DUI Rates
America’s bestselling minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica, ranks among the 10 vehicles drivers with DUIs pick most. DUIs increase the Pacifica’s average insurance premiums by $1,482 annually.