Adam’s five plus years at QuoteWizard has seen him cover a broad range of the insurance industry from both the agent and consumer side of the business. Starting out on the agent side, Adam launched the Agent Resource blog aimed to help agents maximize their lead programs. On the consumer side, Adam wrote extensively in Auto and Home insurance focused on the rate factors of both products. His primary focus is now on insurance data and it's impact on insurance rates. Data driven studies on the best and worst driving states, and car ownership vs rideshare have been featured on major news sites like DailyMail, TheNextWeb, Yahoo Finance and Geekwire. Adam holds a journalism degree from Seattle University, where he covered SU sports for campus newspaper The Spectator.
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Healthcare Spending Declines During PandemicWith so many people avoiding regular medical visits, hospitals and healthcare facilities saw significant decline in spending and record debt.
States with the Most Physically Active PeopleWe looked at which states were most physically active and paired data during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders to see how it impacted active states.
Top Health Insurers Report Billions in Profit During the PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has left millions ill with the virus and millions of Americans unemployed. Yet, health insurance companies are recording record profits.
Uninsured Rates Grow as Pandemic-Related Job Loss IncreasesThe COVID-19 pandemic has left many unemployed and uninsured. See which states have been most impacted.
Which States Mobility Rates Have Been Most Affected by the CoronavirusAmericans mobility outside of the home has seen a significant decline since the coronavirus. See which states mobility has been most affected by the Coronavirus.
Uninsured Rates are Putting Essential Workers at Greater RiskEssential workers are facing greater risk in their work environments due to lack of health insurance and increased exposure to COVID-19
Smoking associated with high risk of COVID-19New research finds that smoking is among the leading risk factor for young adults, putting 1 in 3 at risk of serious illness from COIVD-19
Child Flu Vaccination Rates By StateEstimated decline in child vaccination rates during the coronavirus pandemic cases elevated back-to-school risk.
States With the Biggest Decrease in Child Auto FatalitiesConnecticut, Illinois and Wisconsin had the largest decreases in child motor fatalities.Nationally, child motor fatalities decreased by an average of 52% since 1994.The national average
States with the Best Medicaid Benefit ProgramsQuoteWizard analyzed cost and funding data in each state to see which states provide the best Medicaid benefits.
Most Dangerous Roads During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home OrdersWe analyzed driver behaviors in each state to see which states have the most dangerous roads during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
States with the Highest Hospital ExpensesWe analyzed hospital expense data to find which states have seen the largest increases in expenses over the last decade.
COVID-19 Unemployment and the Impact on Uninsured RatesUnemployment from COVID-19 layoffs will leave millions of Americans without health insurance and it will continue to grow with unemployment.
States Where Millennials Are Most At Risk of COVID-19Underlying health conditions like chronic lung and cardiovascular disease puts people at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms. We analyzed which states have the highest rate of millennials with underlying health conditions.
How the Environment Has Influenced COVID-19How has air pollution in states affected the rate of COVID-19 cases? QuoteWizard analysis finds a connection between high polluting states and COVID-19 death rates.
States With The Highest Rate Of Seniors With Underlying Health ConditionsWe analyzed CDC data on the most common high risk health conditions among seniors in each state to find where at-risk seniors are move vulnerable.
States Most Prepared for Hospital CapacityWe analyzed Kaiser Family Foundation data on hospital beds and physicians per capita in each state to determine which states are most prepared for hospital capacity.
States Most Prepared for Public Health and Natural DisastersWhen disaster strikes and public health is at risk how prepared is your state to handle the situation? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated each states on preparedness.
The Most Gas Guzzling StatesWhich states consume the most gas? QuoteWizard analyzed FHA data on gas consumption to find which states are the biggest gas guzzlers.
Most Heart-Healthy StatesQuoteWizard analyzed CDC heart health factors to find which states are the most heart healthy.
Most Accident-Prone CarsQuoteWizard analyzed insurance quote data to find which cars on the road are most prone to accidents.
States with the Highest Marriage and Lowest Divorce RatesQuoteWizard looked at marriage and divorce rates over a 10 year period to see which states people are getting married and divorced at the highest rate.
States with the Largest Increase in Health Insurance PremiumsQuoteWizard analyzed health insurance premium data across the country to see which states are seeing the largest increase in health insurance premiums.
Most Dangerous Sports for High School and College StudentsQuoteWizard analyzed sports injury data among high school and college age people to see which sports were most common for injuries in that age group.
Ohio Driver ReportHow do Ohio drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Ohio drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
Smoking on the Decline as Vaping IncreasesAs people quote smoking and pick up vaping we wanted to see which states are seeing the highest rate of smoking to vaping transition.
Minnesota Driver ReportHow do Minnesota drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Minnesota drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
States with the Highest Rate of Natural DisastersWe analyzed FEMA natural disaster data to see which states have seen the largest increase in natural disasters over a period of the last 40 years.
States with the Highest Rates of DepressionOur analysis of depression rates across America found a direct link to access to mental healthcare and increases or decreases of depression rates.
Texas Driver ReportHow do Texas drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Texas drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
Virginia Driver ReportHow do Virginia drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Virginia drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
Opioid Prescription Rates Versus Overdose RatesIs over prescription of opioid drugs the root cause of our current opioid epidemic? We dig in to find out how big pharma plays a role in drug overdoes.
North Carolina Driver ReportHow do North Carolina drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated North Carolina drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
Worst States for Speedy DriversFor the lead footed drivers out there, some states are more forgiving and others can be more costly. See which states are best and which are worst for speedy drivers.
Missouri Driver ReportHow do Missouri drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Missouri drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
America's Booziest StatesWhich states are the heaviest drinkers? QuoteWizard analyzed CDC data to find where America's booziest states are.
Illinois Driver ReportHow well do Illinois drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Illinois drivers really are.
States with the Most Distracted DriversTexting and driving has become a deadly habit with the advent of cell phones. Find out which states are most distracted behind the wheel
Georgia Driver ReportHow well do Georgia drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Georgia drivers really are.
Arizona Driver ReportHow well do Arizona drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Arizona drivers really are.
Most Dangerous States for PedestriansWhich states are most dangerous for pedestrians. We analyzed NHTSA pedestrian fatality data to find where pedestrians are at the most risk.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in New YorkQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in New York have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in New MexicoQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in New Mexico have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Colorado Driver ReportHow well do Colorado drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Colorado drivers really are.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in MinnesotaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Minnesota have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list
States with biggest improvement in uninsured ratesSince 2008 every state has seen an improvement in uninsured people. But which states have seen the biggest improvement?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in ConnecticutQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Connecticut have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
The Booziest Brunching StatesQuoteWizard looked at drunk driving car crashes during brunch hours to see which states had the highest rate of drunk drivers during the day.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in MontanaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Montana have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Popular Cities for Millennial HomeownersThe millennial generation is often seen as the generation that will never own a home. However, many millennial's are making it work. Find out which cities are most popular for millennial homeowners.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in South CarolinaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in South Carolina have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
States with the Worst Road InfrastructureQuoteWizard analyzed road infrastructure data to see which states ranked overall for worst road infrastructure.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in WyomingQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Wyoming have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best States for Mental Health CareQuoteWizard analyzed mental health care data from Mental Health America to determine which states provide the best mental health care.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in IdahoQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Idaho have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in WisconsinQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Wisconsin have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Most Dangerous Months to DriveEver wonder what months are the most dangerous to be on the road? We compared fatality rates of each month of the year to find out which months are most dangerous.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in NebraskaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Nebraska have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in AlabamaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Alabama have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
States with Biggest Decrease in Drunk Driving Fatality RatesQuoteWizard compared NHTSA data from 2000 to 2017 to find which states had the largest decrease in drunk driving fatalities.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in KentuckyQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Kentucky have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in MassachusettsQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Massachusetts have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
States with the Biggest Increase in Diabetes RatesQuoteWizard compared the prevalence of diabetes in each state to see which states had the highest increases in diabetes from 2007 to 2017.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in IndianaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Indiana have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
States With Highest Dog Bite ClaimsDog bite claims are more common and costly than you think. See where your state ranks for most costly dog bite claims.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in OklahomaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Oklahoma have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
The Risk of Pool Related Injuries for HomeownersSummer months present a greater risk for pool related injuries and homeowners are liable for their guest swimmers.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in FloridaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Florida have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in KansasQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Kansas have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
States With the Highest Rate of Skin CancerRanking all 50 states on rate of new Melanoma cases. The states with the highest rate of skin cancer will surprise you.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in UtahQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Utah have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
States with the Highest Rate of VapersWhich states have the highest rate of vapers? We ranked all 50 states based on crude prevalence of e-cigarette among residents.
Best and Worst Driving Cities in Tennessee'sQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Tennessee have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in IllinoisQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Illinois have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in VirginiaQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Virginia have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Most Dangerous States for Motorcycle RidersWhich states are the most dangerous for motorcycle riders? We ranked each state to find where it's most dangerous to ride your motorcycle
Best and Worst Driving Cities in North Carolina'sQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in North Carolina have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
America's Fittest and Fattest StatesWhat states have the fittest and fattest people? QuoteWizard ranked all 50 states on obesity statistics to find where the fittest and fattest people are.
Nevada's Most Distracted DriversDistracted driving is a serious problem across America. What parts of Nevada have the highest rate of distracted drivers?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in OregonQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Oregon have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Best and Worst Driving Cities in MichiganQuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Michigan have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Where do New Jersey’s Distracted Drivers Live?Distracted driving is a serious problem across America. What parts of New Jersey have the highest rate of distracted drivers?
Pennsylvania’s Best and Worst Driving CitiesThe fifth most populated state in the country, Pennsylvania logged 101.1 billion car miles in 2017. All those miles create a ton of risk for drivers in the Pennsylvania roads.
Safest Driving Cities in ColoradoThe harsh winter conditions in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado make road conditions among the most dangerous in the country. Overall, Colorado tends to be pretty seasoned drivers in the snow, and
Top 10 Most Popular Cars Driven by MillennialsWith 71 Million estimated Millennials in America today, they’re closing in on becoming America’s largest generation. Millennials are the trend setters in industries like technology, but the auto
The Best and Worst Drivers in the United States, by CityEver think to yourself, “My city has the worst drivers in the world”? Your fellow drivers that drive too fast or too slow. Drivers who cut you off or camp out in the left lane. Bad drivers are
Borrowed car in accident. Whose insurance pays?What happens if someone borrows your car and gets into an accident? Find out if you're covered by your auto insurance when you loan your car to a friend or family member.
3 Tips To Boost Life Insurance SalesEvery September life insurance agents can take advantage of the great resources offered by the LIFE Foundation to help promote Life Insurance Awareness Month.
Insurance Lead Management: Tips for Efficient Sales TrackingThere is a systematic way of going about capturing insurance leads. To get the best, you have to be the best, meaning calling and e-mailing nonstop.
Acting Fast on Your LeadsAct fast on your leads and increase your conversion rates with these important steps, and make a great first impression on your customer.
Using Annual Insurance Reviews to Reconnect with CustomersBe a part of your client's success story. Consider reviewing your year with your customers and offer them ways to set attainable goals for the future.
Q&A with Stuart Ganis: Maximizing Your LeadsWe sat down with Stuart Ganis from Ganis Consulting, Inc. and asked him about ways agents can maximize sales opportunities using insurance lead management programs.
Finding Customers with a Larger Lead TerritoryFor insurance agents, the bigger your lead territory, the more opportunities there will be for leads and sales. Expand your business to be successful.
Life Insurance Resources for AgentsSeptember brings yet another Life Insurance Awareness Month. Learn about how to highlight the benefits of life insurance to your customers.
Email Tips for Better Lead ConversionEmail marketing is an incredibly strong sales tool for insurance agents. These tips can help improve your email marketing make your conversion rates increase.
How to Score Insurance Leads in 4 Simple StepsSeparating qualified from unqualified leads can benefit your insurance agency. We have approaches you can use to determine the quality of your leads.
Consumer Risk Perception & Purchasing InsuranceIt's an agent's job to emphasize the importance and benefits of having insurance to his customers. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry.
Key Platforms for Selling Insurance via Social MediaInsurance agents are now more than ever looking to social media to expand lead territory and conversion. These platforms are key to success.
Gain an Edge: Beat the Competition and Close More PoliciesWe want our agents to be ahead of the insurance game. That's why timing, great sales skills, and an easy process are key to closing more policies.
Nurturing Leads & Growing New BusinessNurturing your leads throughout the sales process can bring you closer to closing and developing a lasting relationship with your customers.
Successful Insurance Marketing Metrics 101Using marketing metrics can help your insurance company analyze performance data better and also gain a clearer sense of how your company is doing.
Social Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsToday, more and more insurance agents are discovering the benefits of using social media to ramp up their marketing strategies.
7 Tools to Make Closing Leads EasierGetting leads is one thing, but making them close is a whole other ballgame. Using the right tools will help make closing leads easier than before.
Insurance Marketing Tools for a Small BudgetMarketing on a small budget can offer great benefits over large companies that employ an entire marketing department, with a CMO and several marketing strategists.
Insurance Leads in the Digital AgeThere are countless steps you can take to grow your insurance agency. Converting to an online platform is a sure fire way to gain more leads.
5 Ways to Increase Lead ConversionAfter speaking with thousands of agents, we've compiled a list of the top five ways to increase lead conversion and strategies for each method.
The 10 Weirdest Insurance Polices EverThere are more insurance policies out there than just for auto, life, home, or renters. In fact, there are some pretty weird policies that exist.