Insurance

COURT URGED TO TAKE ON REDLINING

March 14, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Recorder</p> <p>A group of lawmakers Tuesday took the rare step of calling on the California Supreme Court to review whether insurance companies can base auto insurance rates on where their customers live.</p>

Rates tied to ZIPs blasted

March 14, 2001  ·  Doug Heller

<p class="source">Long Beach Press Telegram</p> <p>SACRAMENTO - It's not fair that an East Long Beach resident should pay less for auto insurance than a comparable driver one mile to the west, said consumer advocates and lawmakers who called on the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to stop insurers from bas</p>

Good driver/bad driver

March 12, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Insurance rates should be based on record and experience, not ZIP code -- San Jose Mercury News Editorial</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>MORE than 12 years ago, California voters decided they wanted auto insurance rates to be based on individuals' driving records instead of their addresses. It hasn't happened yet.</p>

Supporters of CA Supreme Court Review of Auto Insurance Rating By Zip Code

March 9, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Case: Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation, et al. v. Harry Low</h3> <p>This is a list of supporters of a review by the California Supreme Court of the Auto Insurance Industry's policy of rating consumers by zip code.</p>

Make Insurance Rates The Same for Rich, Poor

March 8, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>San Francisco Chronicle Editorial</h3><p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>IT'S WRONG to charge poor people more for the same goods and services that affluent folks get for less. The inequity is especially odious when those paying the most are really subsidizing the bad habits of those who ought -- and certainly have the means</p>

Insurance commissioner draws criticism from consumer groups

March 7, 2001  ·  Doug Heller

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>Insurance Commissioner Harry Low said Wednesday he's working hard to restore public trust in his department after a scandal forced the resignation of former Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush.</p>

State Insurance Chief Defends Criteria for Auto Policies

March 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>He asks court not to hear case challenging rules using zip codes to help set rates</h3><p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Siding with his GOP predecessor, Insurance Commissioner Harry Low defended regulations that consumer groups say unfairly make a driver's home address a bigger factor in setting insurance rates than driving record.</p>

Measure B

March 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Editorial</h3><p class="source">Pasadena Weekly</p> <p>An analysis by City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris says Measure B would prohibit city officials from accepting specified gifts, honoraria, income and campaign contributions from a person after the official makes or votes to approve certain public decisio</p>

Bailout Watch #16 – Mar 01, 2001

March 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH:  Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #16 - Mar 01, 2001<br/> <br/> "Victims of deregulation."</strong><br/> <br/> That's what Edison called their...

HOW THE WASHINGTON EARTHQUAKE WILL AFFECT INSURANCE COMPANIES AND INVESTORS

March 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">CNBC News</p> <p>Aftershocks do continue to rumble underneath the Pacific Northwest as officials add up the cost of yesterday's earthquake. Insurance companies will be paying</p>

ENERGY PLANS MUST BE WIRED TO WEATHER A BALLOT BACKLASH

February 27, 2001  ·  Harvey Rosenfield

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>As state leaders struggle to plot a course out of California's energy mess, many are haunted by a sense of dread that can be summed up in three words: What about Harvey?</p>

Bailout Watch #13 – Feb 26, 2001

February 27, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH:  Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #13 - Feb 26, 2001<br/> <br/> SPECIAL EDITION: Davis Offers Edison a Full Pardon</strong><br/> <br/> You know its bad news when...