About Julia's expertise
Julia Taliesin is a data journalist at Insurify. She began her career as a journalist, covering local government and business in Somerville, Mass. She reported multiple investigative stories about municipal finances and budget allocation, building development and inspection, and personnel. When the pandemic began she became a de facto public health reporter, writing daily and weekly reports using available data to quickly communicate rates of infection and city response.
She's worked for print and digital outlets, writing everything from quick-hit breaking news to long-form community features. More recently, Julia managed content strategy at a startup creating a social platform for licensed nurses, overseeing a team of nurse freelancers and editing interview transcripts and news articles for publication.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in communications from Simmons University, with a focus in journalism. Outside of work, Julia enjoys working on crafting projects, learning about homesteading, and singing in cover bands.
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Julia's latest posts
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The Teen Tax: Young Drivers Add 90% More to Parents’ Car Insurance Costs
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Best Car Insurance Companies in Texas (December 2025)
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Best Car Insurance for Senior Drivers (2025)
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Cheapest Car Insurance for Drivers Under 21 (2025)
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7 of the Best Car Insurance Companies (December 2025)
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Cheapest Full-Coverage Car Insurance (December 2025)
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Can You Get One-Day Car Insurance?
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Hugo Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes (2025)
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Best Car Insurance Apps (2025)
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Best Car Insurance in Maryland (2025)
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Best Non-Owner Car Insurance (2025)
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Best Car Insurance for College Students (2025)
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Nationwide Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes (2025)
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GEICO Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes (2025)
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How Insurify Collects and Uses Reviews
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USAA Auto Insurance: User Reviews and Quotes (2025)
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Southern Inhospitality: 9 of the 10 Most Expensive Cities for Renters Insurance are in the South
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Risking It All: 1 in 6 Homeowners in the Most Climate-Vulnerable States Skip Home Insurance
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Top 10 Cheap Car Insurance Companies in December 2025
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Compare Cheap Liability-Only Car Insurance Rates (2025)
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Florida Flood Insurance: Complete Guide for Homeowners in 2025
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Average Cost of Car Insurance (December 2025)
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Why Is My Car Insurance So High? (2025)
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Car Insurance for Undocumented Immigrants: What to Know
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Best Pet Insurance in California (2025)
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2025 Drunk Driving Statistics
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Condo Insurance Guide: Coverage, Cost, and How It Works
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Recalls, Safety Concerns, and Skyrocketing Insurance — Is the Cybertruck Worth It?
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Car Insurance Rates by ZIP Code (2025)
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5 Best Home Insurance Companies (2025)
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Compare Renters Insurance Quotes (2025)
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How Much Is Homeowners Insurance on a $300,000 House? (2025)
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Landlord Insurance for Condos: What to Know
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Homeowners Insurance Guide for First-Time Homebuyers
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Flood Insurance in Florida: What to Know
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Not So Merry: Dangerous Driving Spikes on Holiday Highways
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For 61% of Gen Z Renters, Emotion — More Than Financial Security — Drives Homeownership Desires
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High-Risk Homeowners: 67% Would Weather Climate Risk for a Good Deal on a House
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EVs Cost 49% More to Insure Than Gas-Powered Cars, Data Reveals
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Survey: Driving Stresses 93% of Gen Zers, but Most Still Aren’t Ready to Rely on Self-Driving Cars
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In Vulnerable Areas, Climate Risk Drives Home Insurance Non-Renewals, Not Just Rate Hikes
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Pet Insurance Regulations by State: Only 14 States Offer Additional Protection for Pet Parents
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Why Did Your Car Insurance Rates Go Up? (2025)
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‘Above-Normal’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Cause Surge in Home Insurance Rates
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15% Spike in Home Insurance Rates on the Way for Minnesotans, Report Predicts
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Are ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Contributing to Record-High Insurance Rates in Louisiana?
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Will Florida Roll Back Insurer-Friendly Litigation Rules?
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Minnesota Considers ‘Lifeline’ Car Insurance Program for Low-Income Drivers
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Does Personal Car Insurance Cover a Rental Car?
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Severe Weather Spurs Rising Auto Insurance Costs
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Maryland May Put the Brakes on How Auto Insurers Can Collect and Use Telematics Data
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‘More Stuff’ Is Leading to More Insurance Problems
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Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds
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Nevada, Washington, and New York OK’d the Most Auto Insurance Rate Hikes Since 2023
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Does Car Insurance in No-Fault States Cost More?
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Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in December 2025
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Everyone — And Their Grandmother — Is Shopping for Car Insurance
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Car Insurance Rate Increases Will Slow to 5% in 2025, Report Predicts
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North Carolina’s Car Insurance Minimums Set to Jump in July
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Oklahoma Reminds Insurers to Play Fair If They Want to Use AI
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What Virginia’s New, Higher Car Insurance Requirements Mean for Drivers
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What Utah’s Increased Auto Liability Limits Mean for Your Premiums
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What California’s New, Higher Liability Limits Mean for Auto Premiums
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Pushes to Expand ‘Fortify Homes Program’ After Recent Successes
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Nearly 200 Michigan Communities Can’t Get Flood Insurance — By Choice
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New Car Shoppers Face Harsh Price Reality, Report Finds
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Got Flood Insurance? You’ll Be Able to Make Monthly Payments Come January
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Milton Lands Among Top 10 Costliest Hurricanes for Insured Losses
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Colorado Pushes Insurers to Incentivize Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
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Severe Flood Risk Threatens Over One-Third of Global Population, Report Finds
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Allstate Sues 19 NYC Pharmacies, Alleging $2.7M+ in Billing Fraud
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Average Miles Driven Per Year in the U.S. (2025)
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Suing Over an Insurance Claim Often Leads to Smaller Payout, Experts Say
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Rising Home Insurance Rates Hamper Customer Satisfaction and Drive Policy Shopping, Study Finds
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California Finalizes New Wildfire-Modeling Regulation to Mandate Coverage in High-Risk Areas
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Rising Reconstruction Costs May Keep Property Insurance Rates Climbing
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Car Insurance Rates by State (December 2025)
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New Disaster-Mapping Shows Where Communities Should Invest to Prevent Severe Weather Damage
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2.6 Million U.S. Homes Face Wildfire Risk, Report Finds
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Mobile Home Insurer Cancels Policies in Florida
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Can You Get Homeowners Insurance Without an Inspection?
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How to Buy Flood Insurance for Your Home
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Hurricane Beryl Already Increasing Insurance Costs for Texans
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Lightning Sparked $1.2 Billion in U.S. Home Insurance Claim Payouts in 2023
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The Hidden Cost of Insurance: Reinsurance Is Elevating Coverage Rates for Americans Everywhere
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Preparation Pays Off: Investing in Climate Resilience Helps the Economy, Report Shows
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Could New York Ban Insurers from Covering Fossil Fuel Projects?
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Senate Lawmakers Butt Heads Over Cause of Home Insurance Crises
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Drone Footage of Roofs Not Enough to Justify Dropping Home Policies, PA Regulators Say
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Maryland Increases Fines for Uninsured Drivers
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General Motors Faces Lawsuits for Allegedly Sharing Driver Data With Insurers
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Florida Insurer Fined for Treatment of Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
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Oklahoma Approves Grant Program for Homeowners to Build Climate-Resilient Homes
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Can’t Cover Your Home Insurance Deductible? New Disaster Insurance Could Help
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8 Insurers Get Greenlight to Enter Florida Home Insurance Market
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