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The Luva Editorial Team
Our editorial team is dedicated to delivering clear, trustworthy insurance guides you can rely on.
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Our content process
We want you to know you aren't alone when you're insurance shopping. That’s why we’re dedicated to breaking down complex topics into clear, well-researched insights you can trust. Our goal is to help you find the best coverage at the best value, so you can feel confident in your decisions.
Our articles are written and reviewed by licensed insurance agents who bring real-world expertise to every topic. We partner with top industry experts and draw on reputable research studies. That ensures our content is accurate, reliable, and easy to understand.
Our Editorial Team
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Kacie Saxer-Taulbee
Director of Editorial
Kacie Saxer-Taulbee
Director of Editorial
- Property & casualty insurance
- Insurance industry trends
- Insurance price and affordability trajectories
- Patterns in driving behavior
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Alexis Konovodoff
Senior Organic Content Specialist
Alexis Konovodoff
Senior Organic Content Specialist
- Property & casualty insurance
- Insurance content & education
- Insurance industry trends
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Mandy Sleight
Licensed Insurance Agent
Mandy Sleight
Licensed Insurance Agent
- 21+ years as a licensed insurance agent
- Licensed in property, casualty, life, and health
- Featured in USA Today, Bankrate, and MoneyGeek
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Richard Vaughn
Licensed Insurance Agent
Richard Vaughn
Licensed Insurance Agent
- 30+ years in property & casualty insurance
- Licensed Property & Casualty agent
- CPCU, ARM, and AIS designations
- Published in Simply Business US and Insurance Specialty Training of America
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Toni Hoy
Licensed Insurance Agent
Toni Hoy
Licensed Insurance Agent
- 20+ years as a licensed insurance agent
- 11+ years writing expert insurance content
- Featured in Forbes, USA Today, and Mutual of Omaha
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Jason Van Steenwyk
Former Insurance Agent
Jason Van Steenwyk
Former Insurance Agent
- 25+ years covering insurance and personal finance
- Featured in NerdWallet, Bankrate, and ThinkAdvisor
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Bob Phillips
Former Insurance Agent
Bob Phillips
Former Insurance Agent
- 20+ years as a licensed insurance agent
- CLU and LUTCF designations
- Featured in U.S. News, Insurify, and Insuranceopedia
Our editorial standards
At Luva, our content is built on accuracy, transparency, and real-world expertise. We prioritize clear, unbiased information to help readers make confident decisions. Every piece we publish is created by licensed insurance agents and industry professionals who understand the complexities of coverage and regulations firsthand.
Our content is rigorously fact-checked and informed by insights from subject matter experts to ensure it reflects current best practices and real-world scenarios.
We rely on authoritative sources, including regulatory agencies and industry organizations, and include citations throughout our content to support transparency. Our editorial team regularly reviews and updates content to ensure it remains accurate and aligned with evolving laws, regulations, and market conditions.
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Trusted Experts
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Lindsay Bolton
Owner & CEO of Agent Zoomify
Lindsay Bolton
Owner & CEO of Agent Zoomify
- 7+ years in the insurance industry
- Licensed in property, casualty, life, and health
- Multiple awards and recognitions, including Farmers Toppers Club & Presidents Council
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Steven Basler
Owner & CEO of Basler Academy
Steven Basler
Owner & CEO of Basler Academy
- 24+ years in the insurance industry
- LUTCF, CLU, and ChFC designations
- MDRT qualifier, 14 years running
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Zach Sabin
Founder & CEO of Ignite Agency Training
Zach Sabin
Founder & CEO of Ignite Agency Training
- 17+ years in the insurance industry
- CLU, ChFC, and RICP designations
- Former agency owner & sales leader
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Jon Labraaten
Founder of Team Member Hire Inc.
Jon Labraaten
Founder of Team Member Hire Inc.
- 16+ years as a State Farm agency owner
- Serves agencies across State Farm, Farmers, Farm Bureau, American Family & Allstate
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George Elossais
Founder and CEO of trainwell
George Elossais
Founder and CEO of trainwell
- 8+ years in the insurance industry
- 5-Line President's Club honoree
- Host of the Trained Well podcast
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Andrew Filar
Insurance and Lead Generation Founder & CEO
Andrew Filar
Insurance and Lead Generation Founder & CEO
- 13+ years in the insurance industry
- Inc. 5000 honoree (2023)
- Co-founder & CEO of Peachy Insurance
- Managing Partner at Next Call Club (NCC)
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Chandler Hahn
Owner of Hahn Insurance Agency
Chandler Hahn
Owner of Hahn Insurance Agency
- 20+ years in insurance & financial services
- RICP® designation
- Experience across underwriting, claims & agency operations
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Justin Slocum
Owner and Founder of AgencyForSale.com
Justin Slocum
Owner and Founder of AgencyForSale.com
- 14+ years in the insurance industry
- 10 years at Allstate
- Built a $40M+ premium multi-location agency
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Brett Bortz
CGO of Inscendo
Brett Bortz
CGO of Inscendo
- 11+ years in the insurance industry
- Licensed property and casualty agent
- Owner of a multi-state P&C agency
Why you can trust Luva
We know insurance is personal, which is why our guidance is built on transparency. We may receive compensation from our partners if you choose a policy through our platform, but our content is focused on building insurance know-how. Every guide and comparison is reviewed by our independent editorial team to keep things honest, clear, and actually helpful.
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