About MarklyInsurance
Clear, unbiased insurance guidance for US families
We built MarklyInsurance to make insurance understandable — free calculators and expert guides, with no sales pressure and no commissions.
Our mission
Insurance is one of the largest and most confusing expenses a US household faces. Policies are dense, comparisons are hard, and most information online is written to sell, not to inform. MarklyInsurance exists to change that. We provide free, client-side calculators and original, expert-written guides that help you understand your options and make confident decisions — without a sales pitch.
We do not sell insurance, we do not earn commissions, and we do not share your calculator inputs with anyone. Every tool on this site runs entirely in your browser, so your financial information never leaves your device. Our only goal is to give you the clarity you need to protect what matters most.
What we offer
- 50 free, client-side insurance calculators across six categories.
- In-depth pillar guides written and reviewed by a Certified Insurance Counselor.
- Plain-English explanations of policies, terms, and coverage decisions.
- A strict editorial policy that separates education from any commercial influence.
Our editorial independence
MarklyInsurance is an independent educational publisher. We are not owned by, affiliated with, or compensated by any insurance company. Our content is created solely to serve readers, and our calculators use transparent, documented methodology. Read our full Editorial Policy to learn how we keep our content trustworthy.
Meet Sarah Thompson
Senior Insurance Analyst & Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Sarah Thompson is a Senior Insurance Analyst and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) with more than 14 years of experience in insurance planning and risk management. She holds an MBA in Risk Management and has guided thousands of US households through life, health, auto, home, disability, and long-term care insurance decisions.
Throughout her career, Sarah has worked across both the brokerage and advisory sides of the industry, reviewing policies, modeling coverage scenarios, and translating dense contract language into clear, actionable guidance. Her approach is rooted in the belief that good insurance is not about buying the most coverage — it is about buying the right coverage for your stage of life.
As the lead analyst at MarklyInsurance, Sarah oversees every calculator and guide published on the site. She designs the methodology behind each tool, reviews the assumptions used, and ensures all content reflects current US market conditions and regulatory standards. Her work is independent: MarklyInsurance does not sell insurance and receives no commissions, so her recommendations are built solely around the reader's needs.
Sarah is a member of the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research and regularly contributes to consumer-education initiatives focused on insurance literacy. She lives in the United States with her family.