Consumers are In the Dark About Reasons for Their Premium Increases, Washington State Is Proposing…By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy AssociateAug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022
The FTC’s Proposed Auto Dealer Rule (Part 1): Yo-Yo FinancingBy: Christine Hines (NACA) and Erin Witte (Consumer Federation of America)Jul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
How Racial Discrimination in Homeowners Insurance Contributes to Systemic Racism and RedliningOver the last few years, policymakers and advocates have become increasingly aware of the role that housing discrimination plays in…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
How Auto Insurers Overcharge Drivers in New Jersey Based on Their Credit Scores, Education, and…By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy AssociateMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022
While Consumers Struggled During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Auto Insurance CEOs Earned Massive BonusesBy: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy AssociateApr 27, 2022Apr 27, 2022
GEICO — Spend 15 Minutes Identifying Your Gender and You Could Pay $753 MORE for Car InsuranceBy: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy AssociateMar 9, 2022Mar 9, 2022
Billionaire’s Twitter Comments on Telematics Show Consumer Interest Is Not a Priority for HimBy: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy AssociateFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022
After Tort Reform Failure, Time for Real Insurance ReformBy: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate and Eric Holl, Real Reform LouisianaDec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
What Information Do Auto Insurers Use in Telematics Programs to Calculate Your Rates?Since the 1990s, major auto insurers have established telematics programs, which use consumer-generated driving data to calculate auto…Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021
It’s Time to Ban Surveillance AdvertisingA broad coalition of advocacy groups joined together in a campaign to ban “surveillance advertising.” This is the practice of tracking…Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
WA Insurance Commissioner’s Rule Banning Credit Scores in Insurance Should be Emulated by Other…WA Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an emergency rule banning the use of credit scores in pricing auto, home, and…Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021
Groups Urge USDA to Take Action on Poultry PathogensUSDA called on to develop enforceable standards to reduce foodborne infections caused by Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
New DOT Rule Undermines Airline Consumer ProtectionsAn anti-consumer policy that was stealthily released the day after Thanksgiving in the waning days of former Transportation Secretary…Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Safe Washington Drivers with Low Credit Scores Charged Over 75% MoreDrivers with anything less than excellent credit face severe penalties in Washington State, and they have to pay substantially more…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
Amazon’s “Dark Patterns” & How They Keep You From Cancelling PrimeEver had trouble cancelling an online service? Sometimes, it can be hard to even find the “cancel” button. That’s by design…Jan 15, 2021Jan 15, 2021
FTC Launches Study of Children’s Online Privacy PracticesFTC issues orders to nine social media & video streaming services, demanding information on how they collect and use children’s dataJan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021
Consumers Deserve A Second Round of Auto Insurance Premium RefundsThe COVID-19 pandemic is still raging, and consumers are still driving less, but excessive insurance premiums are costing consumers greatly…Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
BUILDING SAVING CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPLIT DEPOSITBy Carolyn Pemberton, Senior Program Manager, America SavesJan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021
Misinformation and Inaction Stall Proper COVID Auto Insurance Relief in TexasIn another setback to ensuring that Texans get appropriate auto insurance refunds due to COVID-related reductions in claims and driving…Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020
CFPB Urged to Strengthen Protections Against DiscriminationEarlier this month, 48 consumer, civil rights, and public interest groups, including CFA, submitted comments in response to the Consumer…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020