Our Editorial Team

Every InsureWise article is written or reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Our editorial team combines decades of experience in insurance, financial planning, and journalism.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief

Insurance & Personal Finance

Sarah has covered insurance and personal finance for over 14 years, including editorial roles at Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NerdWallet. She holds a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and a B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley.

James Whitfield

Senior Insurance Editor

Life, Health & Disability Insurance

James spent 10 years as a licensed insurance agent before transitioning to financial journalism. He holds a Life and Health Insurance license in 12 states and a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.

Priya Ramanathan

Finance & Markets Editor

Mortgages, Credit & Investing

Priya is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 8 years of experience in financial planning and journalism. Before joining InsureWise, she worked as a financial advisor at Vanguard.

David Okonkwo

Contributing Editor

Home Insurance, Auto Insurance & Claims

David is a former public adjuster with 6 years of experience helping homeowners navigate insurance claims and disputes. He holds a B.S. in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University.