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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 Homeowners Insurance in Iowa (2024)

Farmers Insurance has the best home insurance in Iowa for those who want the lowest rate. It charges an average of $207 a month, according... read more

Cheapest Car Insurance in Maryland (2024)

Geico has the cheapest car insurance in Maryland for most drivers, with rates that average $803 a year for liability coverage and $1,563 a year... read more

Cheapest Car Insurance in New Mexico (2024)

State Farm has the cheapest car insurance in New Mexico for most drivers, with rates averaging $33 a month for liability coverage and $108 for... read more

Cheapest Car Insurance in Nevada (2024)

State Farm is the cheapest car insurance company in Nevada for most drivers, including those with prior traffic violations and young drivers. Travelers has the... read more

Best Homeowners Insurance in Oklahoma (2024)

American Farmers & Ranchers is the best homeowners insurance company in Oklahoma for low rates, which average $372 a month. Allstate has the best coverage... read more

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