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Consumers are In the Dark About Reasons for Their Premium Increases, Washington State Is Proposing…

By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate

3 min readAug 3, 2022

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Consumers are In the Dark About Reasons for Their Premium Increases, Washington State Is Proposing…

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Consumer Federation of America

The FTC’s Proposed Auto Dealer Rule (Part 1): Yo-Yo Financing

By: Christine Hines (NACA) and Erin Witte (Consumer Federation of America)

7 min readJul 28, 2022

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The FTC’s Proposed Auto Dealer Rule (Part 1): Yo-Yo Financing

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Consumer Federation of America

How Racial Discrimination in Homeowners Insurance Contributes to Systemic Racism and Redlining

Over the last few years, policymakers and advocates have become increasingly aware of the role that housing discrimination plays in…

5 min readJun 17, 2022

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How Racial Discrimination in Homeowners Insurance Contributes to Systemic Racism and Redlining

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Consumer Federation of America

How Auto Insurers Overcharge Drivers in New Jersey Based on Their Credit Scores, Education, and…

By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate

4 min readMay 17, 2022

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How Auto Insurers Overcharge Drivers in New Jersey Based on Their Credit Scores, Education, and…

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Consumer Federation of America

While Consumers Struggled During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Auto Insurance CEOs Earned Massive Bonuses

By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate

4 min readApr 27, 2022

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While Consumers Struggled During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Auto Insurance CEOs Earned Massive Bonuses

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Consumer Federation of America

GEICO — Spend 15 Minutes Identifying Your Gender and You Could Pay $753 MORE for Car Insurance

By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate

4 min readMar 9, 2022

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GEICO — Spend 15 Minutes Identifying Your Gender and You Could Pay $753 MORE for Car Insurance

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Consumer Federation of America

Billionaire’s Twitter Comments on Telematics Show Consumer Interest Is Not a Priority for Him

By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate

4 min readFeb 3, 2022

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Billionaire’s Twitter Comments on Telematics Show Consumer Interest Is Not a Priority for Him

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Consumer Federation of America

After Tort Reform Failure, Time for Real Insurance Reform

By: Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate and Eric Holl, Real Reform Louisiana

4 min readDec 13, 2021

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After Tort Reform Failure, Time for Real Insurance Reform

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Consumer Federation of America

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…

4 min readOct 12, 2021

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What Information Do Auto Insurers Use in Telematics Programs to Calculate Your Rates?

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Consumer Federation of America

It’s Time to Ban Surveillance Advertising

A broad coalition of advocacy groups joined together in a campaign to ban “surveillance advertising.” This is the practice of tracking…

2 min readMar 26, 2021

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It’s Time to Ban Surveillance Advertising

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Consumer Federation of America

Consumer Federation of America

Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is a non-profit organization advancing the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education.

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