# Lauren Ward

Contributing writer | Home insurance

## About

Lauren Ward is a contributing writer at Kin and an insurance expert whose work has appeared in The Zebra, Prudential, Discover, and elsewhere. Previously, she was a research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

## Experience

12 years covering insurance and personal finance

## Education

Georgetown University (BA)

## Featured In

Robinhood, The Zebra, Prudential, Discover, Fifth Third Bank

## The latest from Lauren

[**Does home insurance go up after a claim?** \ 
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[**What is extended replacement cost?** \ 
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[**What is an insurance binder?** \ 
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[**Does home insurance cover plumbing?** \ 
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[**Do you need an inspection for homeowners insurance?** \ 
\ Read more >](https://www.kin.com/blog/do-you-need-an-inspection-for-homeowners-insurance/)

[**What should you do if your home insurance is canceled?** \ 
\ Read more >](https://www.kin.com/blog/canceled-homeowners-insurance/)