Eric Poe: A Brief Overview of Auto Insurance Income Proxies

Automotive insurance

Key Takeaways

  • Income proxies like credit score, education, and job status raise rates without improving driver safety.
  • Low-income drivers often face inflated premiums that limit mobility, employment, and economic opportunity.
  • Income-based rating factors disproportionately impact minority and underserved communities.
  • Reform efforts face resistance due to political pressure and low public awareness of discriminatory practices.
  • Organizations like CURE advocate for fair pricing models that eliminate salary-based insurance discrimination.
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