Erik J. Martin

Erik J. Martin

Writer

Writer

  • 27+ years spent as a writer and editor
  • Host of the Cineversary podcast
  • Insurance and technology expert

Experience

Erik Martin has almost three decades of financial writing experience and hosts the Cineversary podcast. With over a thousand published stories, his work has been published in CarInsurance.com, Insurance.com, Insure.com, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, San Jose Mercury News, AARP The Magazine, Reader's Digest, Costco Connection and more.

Expertise

  • Insurance
  • Home improvement
  • Real estate
  • Technology
  • Health care

Education

Martin has dual bachelor's degrees in English and film studies from Loyola University in Chicago.

Erik’s Latest Articles

How much is it to buy back a totaled car from an insurer?
Auto InsuranceHow much is it to buy back a totaled car from an insurer?

If your vehicle is severely damaged in a collision or other covered event (like a severe hailstorm or hurricane), it might be declared “totaled” by the insurance company covering the claim. This means the cost to fix the automo...

By Erik J. Martin

November 20, 2024

What is the difference between personal and commercial car insurance?
Auto InsuranceWhat is the difference between personal and commercial car insurance?

In an era when plenty of people have a side hustle, the line between what qualifies as work and what doesn’t – particularly when it comes to auto insurance – can be confusing.If you drive your vehicle to commute to work or scho...

By Erik J. Martin

October 23, 2024

How to appeal a car insurance claim denial
Auto InsuranceHow to appeal a car insurance claim denial

If you or your passengers have been injured in an accident, or your vehicle has been damaged in a crash or non-collision event, you must file an auto insurance claim to receive financial restitution. But in some cases, your cla...

By Erik J. Martin

October 24, 2024

What you need to know about buying car insurance in Michigan
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about buying car insurance in Michigan

Drivers in the Great Lakes State pay $2,352 per year for full coverage, considerably more than the U.S. average of $1,897. You won’t save much by picking a state-required minimum liability plan, which is $654 yearly versus the ...

By Erik J. Martin

October 7, 2024

What you need to know about buying car insurance in Texas
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about buying car insurance in Texas

Shopping around for auto insurance in Texas? Expect to pay about 7% or $146 more yearly than the national average for a full coverage policy: $2,043 versus $1,897, respectively. Of course, you’ll pay less with a liability-only ...

By Erik J. Martin

October 3, 2024

What you need to know about buying car insurance in New York
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about buying car insurance in New York

Despite being one of the most populous states in the country – with lots of drivers and plenty of car insurance claims – New York actually has relatively affordable premiums. You’ll pay an average of $1,870 per year for full co...

By Erik J. Martin

October 2, 2024

What is six-month car insurance?
Auto InsuranceWhat is six-month car insurance?

Whether you’re buying car insurance for the first time or simply renewing your coverage for another term, there’s one question everyone has to answer: six months or 12?Six-month car insurance gives you coverage for half a year,...

By Erik J. Martin

October 11, 2024

What is collision insurance and how does it work?
Auto InsuranceWhat is collision insurance and how does it work?

What happens if you’re in a car accident that results in significant repairs to your vehicle, or if you hit a patch of ice and skid into a bridge embankment and your car is totaled? If you have collision coverage in place, you’...

By Erik J. Martin

October 11, 2024

Does car insurance cover flood damage?
Auto InsuranceDoes car insurance cover flood damage?

Flooding can happen nearly anywhere. In fact, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced at least one flood event since 1996, according to FEMA. If your vehicle is damaged or destroyed in a flood – whether that flooding is spawned b...

By Erik J. Martin

November 5, 2024

How much is insurance for high-risk drivers?
Auto InsuranceHow much is insurance for high-risk drivers?

If you have been in multiple accidents, been cited more than once for speeding or DUI/DWI, or have a poor credit history, your insurer may categorize you as a “high-risk” driver. If that happens, you’ll see your premium increas...

By Erik J. Martin

September 30, 2024

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