Pat Howard, Editor/Content Strategist

How I Think About Money “An insurance policy is only as good as the company behind it. Never settle on the first quote you get. Instead, do your homework: read reviews, check claims ratings, and make sure your insurer has the financial stability to honor their end of the deal.”

13+ Years of Experience

Previous experience

Policygenius, Investopedia

Education

B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University

Pat Howard is an editor and content strategist at NerdWallet, focused on data-driven insurance content. As a licensed property and casualty insurance expert in New York state, Pat combines deep industry knowledge with over 10 years of writing and editing experience to help translate complex insurance topics into clear, actionable guidance for consumers. Before joining NerdWallet, Pat was a managing editor at Policygenius, where he built their home insurance content program and authored pricing reports cited by national media. Pat received his bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in international reporting from Michigan State University. His work has appeared in The New York Times, MarketWatch, Fox Business, and other reputable outlets. Outside of work, Pat enjoys following Detroit and Michigan State sports, explores value investing strategies, and enjoys live music. Pat is based in Brooklyn.

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