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Dawn Allcot is an insurance and personal finance writer with more than two decades experience writing for print and web. For more than 15 years, she’s been the chief copywriter and content strategist for The DBL Center, an insurance wholesaler focused on disability insurance, paid family and medical leave, and ancillary benefits. She has also written for Allstate and Coastal Insurance. In addition to her work with insurance agencies, Dawn regularly covers home, auto, life, and travel insurance for top digital publications like CNET, The Daily Navigator, Nifty50+, GOBankingRates, Solvable and others.

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    Paid Family and Medical Leave: Are You Entitled to This Important Employee Benefit?

    by Dawn Allcot June 22, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot June 22, 2026

    Expectant parents have a lot on their mind and a lot of decisions to make. …

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    Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Insurance: Are You Covered?

    by Dawn Allcot June 10, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot June 10, 2026

    If you have a standard homeowners insurance policy for a house you’re using as an …

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    Smart Homes and Insurance Discounts: Do They Really Save You Money?

    by Dawn Allcot June 4, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot June 4, 2026

    With insurance premiums rising, savvy homeowners are looking for ways to reduce costs on home …

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    Usage-Based Insurance: Is Tracking Your Driving Worth It?

    by Dawn Allcot June 2, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot June 2, 2026

    Usage-based insurance (UBI), powered by telematics, has grown in popularity in recent years as the …

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    The Psychology of Insurance: Why People Overpay or Underinsure

    by Dawn Allcot May 28, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot May 28, 2026

    What’s the one purchase people make and hope never to use? It sounds like a …

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    New Teen Driver? Here’s How to Keep Your Car Insurance Rates Manageable

    by Dawn Allcot May 25, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot May 25, 2026

    Watching your teen grow into a responsible adult is gratifying and stressful at the same …

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    Working From Home? Here’s What Your Insurance Might Be Missing

    by Dawn Allcot May 15, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot May 15, 2026

    Whether you own a home or rent, you probably have some sort of insurance coverage …

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    How Insurance Companies Actually Make Money

    by Dawn Allcot May 6, 2026
    by Dawn Allcot May 6, 2026

    Every time you pay your home, auto, or life insurance premium you might think your …

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