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Bryan Ochalla

Managing Editor

Bryan Ochalla is managing editor on the insurance team at LendingTree, where he leads a group of writers in producing educational content and insurance company reviews.

Bryan entered the insurance space in 2015, when he joined LendingTree. He made an immediate impact and has significantly contributed to expanding and enhancing the site’s insurance content.

Before coming to LendingTree, Bryan wrote and edited content for the banking, credit union and several other industries.

In all of these endeavors, Bryan has enjoyed helping people with important life decisions by making difficult topics as easy as possible to understand.

When he’s not writing or editing insurance content, Bryan enjoys reading, learning Japanese and playing tennis.


Specialties

  • Auto and home insurance coverages and discounts
  • City and state insurance laws and rates
  • Insurance company reviews

Achievements

  • 8 years of insurance experience
  • Hundreds of articles written and edited for LendingTree
  • Helped re-launch LendingTree’s insurance program in 2023

Education

  • BA in Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bryan’s favorite insurance tip

“Comparing insurance quotes from several different companies before you renew or buy a policy really is the best way to get the coverage you need for the cheapest rate. It may seem daunting, but the time and effort can pay off in a big way.”

Articles by Bryan Ochalla

Best Renters Insurance in Illinois (2024)

State Farm has the best renters insurance in Illinois and charges the cheapest average rate of $8 a month. American Family has the state’s best... read more

Best Renters Insurance in Texas (2024)

Amica is the best renters insurance company in Texas. Lemonade charges the cheapest renters insurance rates in the state. Assurant has the best coverage options.... read more

Average Cost of Car Insurance (2024)

The average car insurance cost is $1,970 a year for a full-coverage policy, according to our research. That equals $164 a month. Minimum-coverage car insurance... read more

Best Renters Insurance in Pennsylvania (2024)

Lemonade is the best renters insurance company in Pennsylvania, due to its low rates and great customer satisfaction score. Assurant is the state’s best company... read more

Best Renters Insurance in Chicago (2024)

Lemonade and American Family offer the best renters insurance in Chicago. Lemonade charges the cheapest renters insurance rates in Chicago, which average $9 a month.... read more

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