Carol Pope

Former Writer, Insurance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Auto Insurance
  • Underwriting Principles
  • Writing
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • B.A. in English with a specialization in writing, University of Michigan

Carol Pope is a former insurance writer for Bankrate and prior to joining the team, she spent 12 years as an auto insurance agent. During this time, she sold, serviced and underwrote auto insurance for people across the country. She also has experience selling supplement coverage such as umbrella insurance.

Carol held her Property and Casualty license in 36 states, so she understands the nuances of insurance regulations and how they vary from region to region. She also knows that insurance can be intimidating, so her mission is to make sure readers understand their many options when purchasing a new policy.

When Carol isn’t writing about insurance, she likes to learn about maximizing her retirement savings, long-distance running, and tending to her tropical garden.

Carol's Picks

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Adding your child to your car insurance

Learn how and when to add a child to your car insurance, plus the benefits and costs.

Dog sitting in backseat of car.
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Best car insurance discounts

Bankrate’s insurance team investigates the best car insurance discounts for 2024.

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What are the different types of car insurance coverage?

Learn the difference between common car insurance coverage types and how they work.

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Factors that impact your cost of car insurance

Understanding insurance rating factors can help you get cheaper car insurance.

Bumper collision
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Collision insurance

Learn about collision auto insurance coverage, how much it costs and if you need it.

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