Pat Howard
Editor & Content Strategist | Insurance, data journalism
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.
- Education: B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University
- Credentials: Licensed P&C (property and casualty) insurance expert
- Previous experience: Policygenius, Investopedia
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- The New York Times. How to Get More Affordable Home Insurance as Costs Soar.
- The New York Times. Home Insurance Is Getting Trickier. Here’s How to Optimize Your Coverage..
- The Wall Street Journal. How Buying a New Home Could Save You Money.
- The Wall Street Journal. Homeowners Take Risks to Lower Their Insurance Bills.
- Reuters. Low flood insurance uptake in Florida poses tough challenge after Hurricane Ian.
- The Columbus Dispatch. Smart home devices can do more than protect your home — they also can save money.
- Kiplinger. 9 Tips to Successfully Rent Out Your Home.
- CNBC. Car insurance costs more, but ‘several million people’ may still not have enough, expert says.