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CR’s testimony to DC Department of Insurance on banning non-driving factors for pricing auto insurance

March 25, 2019
DC DISB Testimony 2019 Laitin
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SUMMARY:  Consumer Reports urges the District of Columbia Department of Insurance to ban the use of credit history, education and occupation as auto insurance ratings factors, and base pricing and underwriting primarily on driving-related factors.

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