
Insurance Writer & Editor, Insurance.com
Michelle Megna is an insurance writer, editor, and expert on car insurance and personal finance currently serving as lead editor for insurance at Forbes Advisor. With over 35 years of journalism experience and a decade focused specifically on consumer insurance coverage, she has built expertise in making complex insurance concepts accessible to general audiences. Megna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst between 1983 and 1987. Before specializing in insurance journalism, she reported and edited articles on technology, lifestyle, education, and government for major newspapers and publications including the New York Daily News. She previously served as editorial director at QuinStreet's insurance platforms and has held leadership roles at CarInsurance.com and Insurance.com. Her byline appears regularly in Forbes Advisor, Forbes, Forbes Advisor Canada, MSN, Lifehacker, and other consumer-focused publications. Megna provides authoritative analysis of insurance products, coverage requirements, and consumer financial planning. She maintains an active social media presence as @CoverageQueen on Twitter and is recognized as an expert source for insurance and personal finance journalism.
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