A hearing with oral arguments on the legality of the use of credit scoring in setting insurance rates took place in Lansing, Mich., this month at the Hall of Justice. The appeals hearing follows the ruling by Judge James H. …
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear one hour of oral arguments on insurers’ use of credit reports, based on appeals filed by Safeco Insurance Co. of America and GEICO General Insurance Co., which was supported by friend of …
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A hearing on the legality of the use of credit scoring in setting insurance rates took place this week in Lansing, Mich. at the Hall of Justice. The appeals hearing follows the ruling by Judge James H. Fisher to strike …
The U.S. Supreme Court said this week it will consider several business cases during its upcoming term, including a case that could make it easier for consumers to hold insurers, banks and other businesses liable for not notifying them when …
Insurance companies can use a person’s gender and age to determine what they pay for insurance. Oregon voters will decide in November if insurers should be able to use a person’s financial history too. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature prohibited …
Oregon voters to decide on credit scoring for insurance Insurance companies can use a person’s gender and age to determine what they pay for insurance. Oregon voters will decide in November if insurers should be able to use a person’s …
An Oregon ballot measure that would ban using credit scoring to set insurance rates has picked up support from the nation’s largest consumer-protection advocacy group. Norma Garcia, senior attorney for the Consumers Union, which is behind Consumer Reports magazine, called …
Insurance companies can use a person’s gender and age to determine what they pay for insurance. Oregon voters will decide in November if insurers should be able to use a person’s financial history too. In 2003, the Legislature prohibited insurance …
When it comes to solving insurance issues, state insurance departments are better consumer protectors than the federal government, according to Oregon’s Insurance Administrator Joel Ario. While the federal government plays a role in protecting consumers, states are better equipped to …
