Mark Vallet

Mark Vallet

Contributing Researcher

Mark is a freelance journalist and analyst with more than 15 years of experience covering the insurance industry. He has extensive experience creating and editing content on a variety of subjects with deep expertise in insurance and automotive writing.

Education

  • B.A. in English language and literature/letters from the University of Iowa.

Previous Writing

  • https://www.carsdirect.com/2017/volkswagen/golf
  • https://www.carsdirect.com/2017/chevrolet/express

Expertise

  • Auto insurance

Associations

  • autos.com
  • carsdirect.com
  • DARCARS
  • Madtown Design

Latest articles

Are car insurance payouts taxable?
Are car insurance payouts taxable?
May 15, 2025
 Commercial flood insurance: What is it and what does it cover?
Commercial flood insurance: What is it and what does it cover?
Apr 30, 2025
 How do you know if you need flood insurance?
How do you know if you need flood insurance?
Mar 20, 2025
 Average condo insurance cost in 2025
Average condo insurance cost in 2025
Jan 18, 2025
Is homeowners insurance tax-deductible?
Is homeowners insurance tax-deductible?
May 31, 2024
 What makes car insurance rates go up the most?
What makes car insurance rates go up the most?
May 29, 2024
 What is FR-44 insurance?
What is FR-44 insurance?
May 20, 2024
 Cheapest liability-only car insurance
Cheapest liability-only car insurance
May 10, 2024
How FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 is affecting flood insurance rates
How FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 is affecting flood insurance rates
Jan 11, 2024
 Are SUVs cheaper to insure?
Are SUVs cheaper to insure?
Jul 26, 2023
 What does medical payments to others cover on a home insurance policy?
What does medical payments to others cover on a home insurance policy?
Jan 27, 2023
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