Cate Deventer
Senior Writer
5years covering personal finance
5+ articles on LendingTree
Licensed life, accident & health insurance agent (Indiana) for 15+ years
Licensed property & casualty insurance agent (Indiana) for 15+ years
Specialties
Health insurance
Medicare & Medicaid
Auto insurance
Home insurance
Life insurance
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Arts, English, Indiana University East
Cate Deventer is a senior writer for LendingTree, specializing in health insurance, Medicare, auto and home insurance. A former full-time insurance agent, Cate still holds an active license. She brings firsthand knowledge of customers' concerns, priorities and insurance needs to her writing.
Cate started her career in insurance in 2011 as a customer service agent for State Farm. She later moved to an independent agency, where she worked with several insurance companies and hundreds of clients. In 2021, she pivoted her career and began writing about insurance for Bankrate before joining LendingTree in 2023. Her work has been featured in CBS, NBC, the Wall Street Journal and more.
Cate has a passion for helping readers choose insurance to fit their needs. She enjoys knowing that her research and knowledge help people choose insurance products that make a positive difference in their lives.
Why insurance matters
Insurance is the financial product you hope you never have to use. Paying premiums month after month without seeing a tangible benefit can be frustrating. But if you get sick, have a car accident or experience damage to your home, the right insurance coverage can mean the difference between a financial setback and financial devastation.
Insurance experts at LendingTree can help you understand the risks you face, evaluate your coverage needs and choose policies that protect the financial security and peace of mind you've worked hard to build."
