Rachael Brennan
Senior Editor & Licensed Insurance Expert
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Rachael Brennan is a licensed insurance expert and a former senior editor at Policygenius. Her work has also been featured in MoneyGeek, Clearsurance, Adweek, Ladders, and AutoInsurance.com.
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Selected stories from Rachael
Total loss threshold by state (Updated 2026)
Updated | 5 min read
A total loss threshold is the point where an insurance company is required to declare your car a total loss. Each state has their own laws to determine when your car should be considered totaled.
Auto tax rates by state (2026)
Updated | 3 min read
Nevada has the highest car tax rate in the nation (8.25%), but Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon don’t charge any car tax at all.
Guide to Home Insurance in Virginia (2024)
Updated | 0 min read
We break down everything you need to know about home insurance in Virginia — from average costs, the best companies, how to prepare for the summer storm season, and more.
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