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Cate Deventer

Former Writer & Editor, Insurance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Auto insurance
  • Property insurance
  • Life insurance
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in theatre, Purdue University
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, concentration in professional and technical writing, Indiana University

Cate Deventer is an insurance expert who has held Property & Casualty and Life, Accident & Health insurance licenses for over 10 years. As an insurance agent, she quoted and issued multiple insurance policy types and assisted clients with claims. She has a passion for helping people understand their insurance needs, choose appropriate coverage levels and learn how insurance coverage can affect overall financial well-being.

Cate also enjoys writing and editing and has since combined her passions for content and insurance. While earning a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in professional and technical writing from Indiana University, Cate also studied the insurance industry in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., assessed insurance providers and wrote about auto, property, flood, umbrella and life insurance products.

In addition to her love for insurance, Cate also has a soft spot for the FIRE movement and index funds. When she’s not writing insurance content or reading about other financial topics, you can usually find her playing with her hyperactive dog, reading thrillers, gardening or kickboxing.

Cate’s work on Bankrate.com has been featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Fortune.com and MarketWatch.

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Insurance is an important part of your overall financial plan.

— Cate Deventer

Cate's latest articles

  • Louisiana flood insurance

    Discover the importance of flood insurance for Louisiana homeowners and how to find the right policy. Don't get caught without coverage.

    5 min read Apr 10, 2023
  • Bankrate Awards - Best Auto Insurance 2023

    Auto insurance

    Drive safer with our picks for the best auto insurance. Find the right insurer for you and your family with our list of top picks for 2023.

    2 min read Jan 10, 2023
  • Bankrate Awards - Best Home Insurance 2023

    Home insurance

    Home insurance is more than a mandatory purchase if you have a mortgage; it’s a safeguard against financial devastation should your home be damaged or destroyed. With dozens of insurance companies on the market, numerous coverage types and various third-party reviews to consider, how do you determine which home insurance company is the best for your needs?

    1 min read Jan 10, 2023
  • Bankrate Awards - Best Life Insurance 2023

    Life insurance

    Get life insurance that's the best of the best. See our award winners to find the right picks for you and your family, backed with Bankrate's expertise.

    1 min read Jan 10, 2023
  • High-value home insurance

    Learn what a high-value home insurance covers, the cost and companies to consider.

    8 min read Oct 26, 2022