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Mehdi Punjwani
Mehdi is a financial writer and editor with over six years of experience in personal finance.
He has written for organisations and publications including Equifax, The AA, and USAToday, covering a broad range of topics from insurance and banking to remittance, energy, and business.
Outside of personal finance, Mehdi enjoys hiking and exploring the great outdoors, reading about travel and history, and occasionally playing football and cricket.
Mehdi's Experience
Mehdi began his career at a marketing agency, and after a year he joined MoneySuperMarket as a contractor.
Rising to the position of Content Manager in his first stint at the company, Mehdi displayed an aptitude for producing high-quality content at pace.
Mehdi now contributes to MoneySuperMarket as a full-time freelancer himself, using his extensive knowledge and experience to continue guiding consumers and helping them save money at home.
Mehdi's recent coverage
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- What is personal accident cover in car insurance?
- Why do car insurance companies ask for your driving licence?
- Can I drive in Ireland with UK car insurance?
- Does car insurance cover theft?
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- What is car insurance voluntary and compulsory excess?
- What if I forget to renew my car insurance, tax and MOT?
- How do penalty points and driving offences affect car insurance?
- How does black box car insurance work?
- Can I insure a car I don’t own?
- Will being burgled make my home insurance more expensive?
- What is car key insurance?
- What is hire car excess insurance?
- What is windscreen protection cover?
- Can I cancel my car insurance at any time?
- What is a no claims discount on car insurance?
- What is tenants' insurance and do renters need it?
- What home insurance do I need for a flat?
- What is motor legal protection for car insurance?
- Can I get a joint car insurance policy?
- Can I get car insurance with a criminal record?
- What do I do if car insurance is cancelled by my insurer?
- What door locks do I need for my insurance to be valid?
- Does travel insurance cover trekking and hiking?
- Will travel insurance cover cancellation because of a death in the family?
- Can I get travel insurance if I have cancer?
- Does home insurance cover damage caused by neighbours?
- Does car insurance cover storm damage?
- What is trace and access insurance?
- What are the cheapest cars to insure in 2026?
- Are solar panels covered by home insurance?
- Will home insurance cover carpet damage?
- Can you have two home insurance policies on the same house?
- What is specialist home insurance?
- How much does home insurance cost?
- How do I change my home insurance provider?
- What is home insurance excess?
- How do I get a no-claims discount on my home insurance?
- Does home insurance cover art?
- Does home insurance cover storm damage?
- Does home insurance cover burst pipes and water damage?
- Will home insurance cover a thatched roof?
- What is plumbing and drainage insurance?
- What is engagement and wedding ring insurance?
- Why was my home insurance claim rejected?
- What is proof of purchase?
- Do I need off-road motorbike insurance?
- Clydesdale Bank Mortgages Clydesdale Bank has mortgages for first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers and borrowers looking to switch to a new mortgage deal.
- Post Office Mortgages Post Office Money mortgages are available to first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers and buy-to-let borrowers.
- Norwich and Peterborough Mortgages Norwich & Peterborough Building Society has now merged with Yorkshire Building Society.
- Chelsea Building Society Mortgages Chelsea Building Society does not currently offer mortgages to new customers. It merged with Yorkshire Building Society in 2010, which is currently offering mortgages to new customers.
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- What is travel disruption insurance?
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- Does travel insurance cover pregnancy?
- Does where I live affect my car insurance?
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- Will travel insurance cover natural disasters?
- What electrical items can I take on a plane?
- Does travel insurance cover cycling?
- Will my UK car insurance cover me for driving abroad?
- How do I insure a second car?
- Why does my car alarm keep going off?
- Will a non-fault accident affect my car insurance?
- What is impounded car insurance?
- How do I hire a car abroad?
- What is one-way travel insurance?
- Is my vehicle a van or a car?
- What is over 50s travel insurance?
- How dog breeds can impact pet insurance costs
- What are car insurance groups?
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- What is car insurance group 20?
- What is car insurance group 19?
- What is car insurance group 18? This guide looks at what type of cars fall into insurance group 18 and which drivers these makes and models may suit.
- What is repatriation travel insurance?
- What is the best travel Insurance for Over 60s?
- Will travel insurance cover missed connecting flights?
- Getting married abroad and travel insurance Many people dream of getting married abroad - and with the opportunity to have a destination wedding somewhere warm and sunny, it’s as good a reason as any to book a trip away. However, there are plenty of logistics to consider to ensure things go smoothly - read our guide to planning your dream wedding abroad to learn more.
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- Your no-claims discount tool
- How do I get proof of my no-claims discount?
- What is car insurance group 9?
- What is car insurance group 7?
- What is car insurance group 5?
- What is car insurance group 4?
- What is car insurance group 2?
- What is car insurance group 1?
- Can I drive other cars on my car insurance policy?
- How do I check my car’s service history?
- How do I dispute a car insurance claim?
- Start-up loans If you’re starting a new business and need some funds to get up and running, a start-up loan could be the solution you’re looking for. Our handy guide will help you find out everything you need to know.
- Small-business loans If you're a small business owner, you might need a loan to keep your business running. Our guide explains how it all works.
- What is a prepaid travel card? Buying a prepaid card for your travels saves you from carrying large amounts of cash abroad. Here’s how they work and why they’re a popular choice.
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Data based on the 10th percentile price of travel insurance sold through MoneySuperMarket to USA in June 2026. Where the policy type was for single-trip.
