Sam Rakestraw
Senior Insurance Analyst
Sam Rakestraw
Sam Rakestraw is a senior insurance analyst and writer for Insurance Navy. Sam has spent 5 years analyzing coverage options across carriers like Progressive, Dairyland, and Bristol West. He has written 90+ articles on Property and Casualty insurance including covering topics like SR-22 filings, state minimum insurance requirements, commercial auto, and high-risk driver coverage. Sam has a BA in Journalism from High Point University. All of Sam's articles are reviewed in accordance with Insurance Navy's editorial guidelines.
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