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Chris Kissell

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About

Chris Kissell has been a journalist for three decades and has written extensively about insurance and other personal finance topics for the past 20 years. For the last 14 years, he has been a full-time freelance writer and editor, contributing to sites such as Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Money Talks News, Bankrate, GoBankingRates, FinanceBuzz and more. His work has also appeared on MSN, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance.

Chris Kissell is a veteran insurance writer who currently owns his own writing and editing business and contracts with websites across the country that need professional content. In the past, he worked as a reporter for various news outlets and as an editor at Bankrate and Insurance.com. He has lived in Minnesota and South Florida. Since 2015, he has lived in Denver.

Expertise

  • Insurance
  • Personal finance
  • Health.

Achievements

  • Journalist for three decades with expertise in insurance and other personal finance issues
  • Full-time freelance writer and editor for 14 years
  • Contributor to Forbes Advisor, U.S. News & World Report, Money Talks News, Bankrate, GoBankingRates and FinanceBuzz
  • Work has appeared on MSN, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance

Other Publications

Education

University of St. Thomas – Minnesota (B.A., Journalism)

  • Does Renters Insurance Cover Water Damage?

    Whether renters insurance covers water damage depends on the cause of the damage. For instance, renters insurance will pay for damage caused by a sudden burst pipe but you likely won’t get money if a flood from a storm floods...
    Does Renters Insurance Cover Water Damage?

  • Mobile Home Renters Insurance

    Mobile home renters insurance is the same as standard renters insurance for an apartment or house. The only difference is that you rent a mobile home. Find out which options are available for mobile home renters insurance, and how a...
    Mobile Home Renters Insurance

  • Does State Farm Offer Travel Insurance?

    State Farm is one of the most well-known insurance companies, so you assume that State Farm is an option if you’re shopping for travel insurance. But if you’re looking for travel insurance, State Farm won’t meet your needs. You’ll want...
    Does State Farm Offer Travel Insurance?

  • Homeowners Insurance Vs. Renters Insurance: What’s The Difference?

    Devastating and costly disasters can strike where you live at any time. That is why it’s important to purchase either homeowners insurance or renters insurance. Homeowners and renters insurance are similar. Both cover your personal property (your belongings) for problems...
    Homeowners Insurance Vs. Renters Insurance: What’s The Difference?

  • Why Did My Car Insurance Rates Go Up In 2024?

    Rising prices are everywhere and more people are struggling to buy the things they need. That includes car insurance. Across the country, car owners are getting renewal notices with rate hikes—sometimes significant rate increases. These sudden changes may leave you...
    Why Did My Car Insurance Rates Go Up In 2024?

  • Multi-Car Insurance: How It Works & How Much You Save

    If you live in a home with multiple cars, you could purchase an auto insurance policy for each one. But typically it’s more convenient—and cheaper—to insure all the vehicles under a multi-car insurance policy. This type of auto insurance coverage...
    Multi-Car Insurance: How It Works & How Much You Save

  • What Is Manufactured Home Insurance?

    If disaster strikes, having the best mobile home insurance for manufactured homes can provide financial protection for what’s likely your most important investments—your home and your possessions. Manufactured home insurance provides a financial safety net if your home and belongings...
    What Is Manufactured Home Insurance?

  • What Is Loss Of Use Coverage For Home Insurance?

    Loss of use coverage is valuable if your home is damaged and you need to pay for temporary housing while repairs are done. It pays bills related to extra living expenses during this time. Having the best home insurance can...
    What Is Loss Of Use Coverage For Home Insurance?

  • Oscar Health Insurance Review 2024

    We like Oscar Health’s superb average Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan rates and that it offers three types of health plans in the marketplace. On the other hand, it also has higher than average complaint levels, high deductibles for silver...
    Oscar Health Insurance Review 2024

  • Whole Life Vs. Universal Life Insurance

    A life insurance policy can help ensure your loved ones will not struggle with money issues if you die. But with so many life insurance options, choosing the right type of policy can seem challenging. The more you know about...
    Whole Life Vs. Universal Life Insurance

  • Ladder Life Insurance Review 2024

    Ladder offers the convenience of no-exam term life insurance for those looking for $3 million or less in coverage. The application involves answering a few health questions. A life insurance medical exam is required for coverage above $3 million. Once...
    Ladder Life Insurance Review 2024

  • Safe Auto Insurance Review 2024

    We find Safe Auto is best suited for high-risk drivers and those needing an SR-22 filing. Our analysis found that its rates are generally much higher than the national average, and its level of complaints is substantially higher than the...
    Safe Auto Insurance Review 2024

  • What Is A Homeowners Insurance Deductible?

    The best homeowners insurance policies offer vital financial protection if a fire, natural disaster or other event damages your home. Home insurance has deductibles. You’re responsible for paying the policy’s homeowners insurance deductible when you file an approved home insurance...
    What Is A Homeowners Insurance Deductible?

  • List Of Qualifying Life Events (QLE) For Health Insurance

    Most of us count on health insurance to serve as a shield against the high cost of medical care. But what happens when you lose health insurance coverage? Losing a health insurance plan is one of several situations that might...
    List Of Qualifying Life Events (QLE) For Health Insurance

  • Major Medical Insurance: What Is It?

    Major medical insurance offers comprehensive coverage, which most of us have come to expect from health insurance. It covers most medical services and procedures, from doctor visits to hospital stays, surgeries and prescription drug coverage. Most insured Americans have major...
    Major Medical Insurance: What Is It?

  • Cancer, Heart Attack And Stroke Insurance: Definition And Options

    The right health insurance policy can save you money when you need medical services, but health insurance doesn’t cover all costs. You could still owe thousands of dollars in deductibles and coinsurance. Cancer, heart attack and stroke insurance is supplemental...
    Cancer, Heart Attack And Stroke Insurance: Definition And Options

  • Delta Dental Insurance Review 2024

    Delta Dental PPO Plus Premium plan delivers superior benefits, but it is on the high end of cost among the plans we analyzed. Still, long waiting periods for coverage (except for preventive services) could leave you in a bind. Because...
    Delta Dental Insurance Review 2024

  • AARP Dental Insurance Review 2024

    AARP Dental Insurance Plan A, which is provided through Delta Dental, is a good option if you’re an AARP member looking for comprehensive dental coverage with no waiting periods for preventive and basic care.
    AARP Dental Insurance Review 2024

  • Ambetter Health Insurance Review 2024

    Ambetter has decent pricing compared to competitors analyzed by Forbes Advisor. Its low level of consumer complaints also makes the company worth considering. Ambetter sells Bronze, Silver and Gold marketplace plans for individuals. It also has dental and vision plans,...
    Ambetter Health Insurance Review 2024

  • Bright Health Insurance Review 2024

    Bright Health has ceased sales of health insurance, it announced in November 2022. The start-up company now sells only Medicare Advantage plans in California and Florida. If you have a Bright health insurance plan, you’ll need to find new insurance...
    Bright Health Insurance Review 2024

  • How Much Does An Urgent Care Visit Cost In 2024?

    An urgent care center is an option to get care for non-life-threatening injuries like sprains and broken bones, cuts and bruises, or illnesses like flu, ear infections or a cold. Urgent care centers are cheaper than getting care in an...
    How Much Does An Urgent Care Visit Cost In 2024?

  • Cigna Health Insurance Review 2024

    Our research found that Cigna has better than average Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan rates compared to some national competitors, but the company also has cheaper than average deductibles for silver ACA plans. Its National Committee for Quality Assurance quality...
    Cigna Health Insurance Review 2024

  • Aetna Health Insurance Review 2024

    We like Aetna’s excellent average rates for its Affordable Care Act plans, but the company also has the highest average silver plan deductible of the companies we analyzed. That means you may pay higher out-of-pocket costs for those excellent premiums.
    Aetna Health Insurance Review 2024

  • Ancillary Health Insurance And Employee Benefits Guide

    Employers generally offer health insurance as a perk to the job, but they also provide ancillary health insurance that goes beyond standard health insurance coverage. These programs may offer dental, vision, life, disability or other types of coverage that often...
    Ancillary Health Insurance And Employee Benefits Guide

  • What Happens If You Don’t Have Health Insurance?

    More than 92% of the U.S. population has health insurance, which can keep your medical bills more manageable. But there were still 26 million Americans (8% of the U.S. population) who didn’t have health insurance in 2022, according to the...
    What Happens If You Don’t Have Health Insurance?

  • Largest Health Insurance Companies 2024

    Kaiser Permanente is the largest health insurance company in the U.S., followed by two Blue Cross Blue Shield companies (Elevance Health and HCSC), according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. While some of these large health insurance companies are household names,...
    Largest Health Insurance Companies 2024

  • What Is HO-5 Homeowners Insurance?

    The best homeowners insurance policies protect your financial investment in your house if disaster strikes. Not all problems are covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy, which is often known as an HO-3. For those willing to pay extra, an...
    What Is HO-5 Homeowners Insurance?

  • What Does Health Insurance Cover?

    Health insurance is something everybody needs. A good health insurance plan is the key to accessing the medical services you need at a price you can afford. The more you understand about how health insurance works, the better equipped you...
    What Does Health Insurance Cover?

  • How Does Insurance Cover Hit-And-Runs?

    A driver hits your car and flees the scene. If your car is parked, you may not see it happen. If you’re in the car, you may be stunned and not catch their license plate. Either way, you can be...
    How Does Insurance Cover Hit-And-Runs?

  • Geico Home Insurance Review 2024

    Geico does not underwrite home insurance but partners with other insurance companies that offer homeowners insurance. When you request a quote, the Geico Insurance Agency will match you with an insurer that can meet your coverage needs.
    Geico Home Insurance Review 2024

About

Chris Kissell has been a journalist for three decades and has written extensively about insurance and other personal finance topics for the past 20 years. For the last 14 years, he has been a full-time freelance writer and editor, contributing to sites such as Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Money Talks News, Bankrate, GoBankingRates, FinanceBuzz and more. His work has also appeared on MSN, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance.