About Rob
Rob Watts is a veteran financial journalist and editor with extensive experience covering personal finance, insurance, and banking. As a former Senior Editor at Bankrate, one of the most trusted names in consumer financial guidance, Rob developed deep expertise in evaluating and comparing financial products. His editorial standards and commitment to accuracy have helped millions of consumers make informed financial decisions.
Areas of Expertise
Personal Finance
Insurance Products
Banking & Credit
Financial Journalism
Editorial Standards
Consumer Advocacy
Credentials
- Former Senior Editor at Bankrate
- 15+ years of financial journalism experience
- Expert in consumer financial product evaluation
- Published author on personal finance topics
Relevant Experience
- Edited and oversaw hundreds of financial product comparisons and rankings
- Developed editorial guidelines for unbiased financial product reviews
- Expertise in insurance product evaluation including life, auto, home, and health insurance
- Deep understanding of what consumers need to make informed financial decisions
Role at Authority.inc
Rob Watts serves as a methodology verification expert for Authority.inc. In this role, they:
- Review and verify our ranking methodologies for accuracy and fairness
- Conduct spot checks on ranking criteria to ensure non-biased results
- Confirm our approach is suitable for informed consumer decision-making
- Provide industry expertise to enhance the quality of our comparisons